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10/30/2025

UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification.

“The Baby-Friendly designation highlights our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for women and newborns.”

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UK HealthCare UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation By Hilary Brown Monday Photo provided by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2025) — UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous revi...

10/29/2025

Mood swings, eye rolls and even slammed doors may be part teens growing up, but how can adults know when those behaviors are typical and when they might signal something more serious?

Psychologist Michelle Smith, Ph.D., shares insights on an important topic. Click the link below to learn more.

Growing up has never been easy. Being a teenager can feel like a roller coaster. One minute life is fun, and the next it feels like everything is falling apart.

10/29/2025

UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering lifesaving, research-based care for heart attack patients in Kentucky.

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10/29/2025

“Every time I hear a success story, it gives me pride in knowing we helped someone achieve a dream...Because I know the struggle, and I know it doesn’t have to be that hard.”

Created by UK Specialty Pharmacy under the leadership of Emily Eastman, Baby Blue is a first-of-its-kind program designed to make fertility medications more affordable and accessible for Kentucky families. Through strategic partnerships and bulk purchasing, the program offers medications at 40 to 50...

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

It’s a big day for Kentucky’s kids 💙

10/28/2025

Kelly Grayson, coordinator for Safe Kids Fayette County, shares some quick tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween.

Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun.

10/27/2025

"Together, we are building a healthier future for our community.”

Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky, will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care.

UK HealthCare Spring View Hospital joins Gill Affiliate Network By Rick Childress Wednesday Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care. Photo provided by Laura Baker. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22,...

10/27/2025

UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. The hospital first received the designation in 2015.

This designation demonstrates UK HealthCare’s adherence to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding,” a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund for optimal infant feeding support in the first days of a newborn’s life.

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UK HealthCare UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation By Hilary Brown Monday Photo provided by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2025) — UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous revi...

10/27/2025

“Anyone who’s been around him says he’s the happiest little baby they’ve ever seen...He’s just happy to be alive.”

Learn how a dedicated team of experts worked together to save a special patient.

Hours after his birth, experts from three hospitals — UK King’s Daughters, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital — turned Reid Damron’s life-threatening diagnosis into a story of survival.

10/26/2025

Dr. Pierluigi Porcu, who was recently named the UK College of Medicine's division chief for hematology and blood & marrow transplantation, shares some quick insights about blood cancer.

10/26/2025

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10/25/2025

We’re proud to be the official game sponsor as Kentucky Football takes on Tennessee tonight. If you’re in the stands, keep an eye out for some free Big Blue Determination shirts as we cheer on the Cats!

10/24/2025

Cookies with Chef Nick was extra sweet 🍪

10/24/2025

Billy Fryer's heart was in need of critical care, and thanks to the UK HealthCare team stationed at Keeneland, he was able to get it.

10/24/2025

Triangle Fraternity has been a proud supporter of Kentucky Children's Hospital through Extra Life, a program of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Each year, Triangle members come together to game for good, using their time, talents, and teamwork to make a meaningful impact. In April, the fraternity hosted a 24-hour charity stream and raised an incredible $21,100 for Kentucky Children's Hospital in just one day, bringing their lifetime fundraising total to more than $53,000.

We are so grateful for Triangle's continued support, commitment, and passion for helping Kentucky's kids receive the best possible care.

10/24/2025

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Here are Safe Kids Fayette County’s top tips to help make Halloween fun and safe.

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. But Halloween doesn’t have to be …

10/23/2025

💙 Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Sera, this week’s Lift Them Up Kid of the Game!

Sera experienced a traumatic birth, which led to chronic kidney disease. Today she is a fearless 11-year-old and sees the pediatric nephrology and pediatric infectious disease teams at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Come rally behind Sera during the Kentucky Football game against Tennessee and cheer her on as she leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

10/23/2025

💙 Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Sera, this week’s Lift Them Up Kid of the Game!

Sera experienced a traumatic birth, which led to chronic kidney disease. Today she is a fearless 11-year-old and sees the pediatric nephrology and pediatric infectious disease teams at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Come rally behind Sera during the game against Tennessee and cheer her on as she leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

10/22/2025

Donald and Sarah Damron’s third baby was full of surprises.

As they prepared to give their two girls a younger sibling, they opted not to find out the gender, instead saving that excitement for the day of the baby’s birth. Little did they know that would not be the biggest surprise of the day.

In the 39th week of an uneventful pregnancy, Donald and Sarah went to UK King’s Daughters in Ashland for a scheduled induction. Their home is in Grayson, not far from Ashland, and the staff and providers at King’s Daughters are the Damrons’ friends and colleagues. Donald is the pediatric practice manager at King’s Daughters and Sarah is an ICU nurse at nearby Marshall University Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

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Hours after his birth, experts from three hospitals — UK King’s Daughters, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital — turned Reid Damron’s life-threatening diagnosis into a story of survival.

10/19/2025

Thanks to everyone that made Reid’s day extra special 💙

10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Reid! 💙

Reid is our Lift Them Up Kid of the Game for this week's game against Texas! Reid had a lymph node removal at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and recovered with strength. Come rally behind Reid during the Kentucky Football game against Texas and be sure to cheer loudly as he leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!