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We’re excited to welcome Ashley Boerrigter, MD, as a new assistant professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine....
10/08/2025

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Boerrigter, MD, as a new assistant professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

A Crestwood, Kentucky, native and UK College of Medicine alumna, Dr. Boerrigter completed her residency at St. Louis University before returning to UK for fellowship. She’s passionate about managing complex pregnancies and values the collaborative spirit of maternal-fetal medicine, especially the partnerships with community providers and specialists.

Having trained at UK for both medical school and fellowship, joining the faculty felt like a natural next step. She looks forward to caring for patients, teaching future physicians, and continuing to call Lexington home.

Hayden Meza, CNM, has been named UK HealthCare’s 2025 Certified Nurse Midwife of the Year. She was recognized for her ou...
10/02/2025

Hayden Meza, CNM, has been named UK HealthCare’s 2025 Certified Nurse Midwife of the Year. She was recognized for her outstanding clinical care, dedication to patients, and leadership in advancing women’s health through the UK Midwife Clinic.

The award was presented during National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, which honors the vital contributions of APPs across health care.

Congratulations to Hayden on this well-deserved recognition!

Faculty Spotlight!The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to celebrate three faculty members selected for l...
09/15/2025

Faculty Spotlight!

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to celebrate three faculty members selected for leadership development programs through the UK College of Medicine!

Dr. Rebecca McKendrick, assistant professor, has been named to the 2025–2026 Emerging Leaders Academy, a year-long program that fosters the growth of future academic leaders.

Dr. Charles Dietrich, associate professor, and Dr. Wendy Jackson, professor, were both accepted into the Leadership Academy, a program that prepares faculty for key leadership roles in academic medicine.

We are excited to see how Drs. McKendrick, Dietrich, and Jackson will continue to advance women’s health and strengthen our academic community through their leadership.

09/08/2025

Bluegrass Hospitality Group and Drake's are honored to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with a special raffle throughout September.

Tickets start at $50 for the chance to win an incredible prize of your choice while supporting ovarian cancer awareness. Proceeds benefit the UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Screening Research Program.

You could win:
🏝️ Hawaii Vacation – Trip for two to paradise
🏈 Super Bowl Tickets – Two tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl
🥃 Pappy Van Winkle Flight – Six bottles, aged 10–23 years
🍽 A Year of BHG – A year’s worth of meals from BHG restaurants

Terms and conditions apply. Purchase your raffle ticket(s) here: https://go.rallyup.com/ovariancancer/Campaign/Details.

09/08/2025

This September, in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are excited to serve the Sip of Hope Sangria at Drake’s and Harry’s in Lexington!

This specialty cocktail is crafted with chardonnay, apple cider, lemon juice, orange juice, and simple syrup, and served in a custom tumbler while supplies last.

For each sangria or mocktail purchased, $5 will be donated to the UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Screening Research Program.

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca McKendrick, MD, assistant professor, on her new role as Assistant Clerkship Dir...
09/04/2025

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca McKendrick, MD, assistant professor, on her new role as Assistant Clerkship Director!

In this position, Dr. McKendrick will help lead and coordinate the OB-GYN clerkship, ensuring medical students gain a strong foundation in women’s health through clinical experiences, mentorship, and structured learning. Her passion for medical education and clinical expertise make her an incredible asset to our students and department.

“We are excited Dr. McKendrick is joining the education team as the assistant clerkship director,” said Dr. Tess Smallwood, Clerkship Program Director. “She has proven to be an invaluable resource for our medical students… We are lucky to have her on our team!”
This appointment reflects our commitment to training the next generation of OB-GYN physicians.

08/15/2025

Gynecologic Cancer Team Gynecologic Oncology Gynecological cancer Cervical cancer Vaginal cancer Vulvar cancer Ovarian cancer Endometrial (Uterine) …

The first-ever "Drive for Hope" car show, hosted by Buckhorn Children and Family Services, is set for September 20th fro...
08/08/2025

The first-ever "Drive for Hope" car show, hosted by Buckhorn Children and Family Services, is set for September 20th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Calvary Christian Church in Wi******er. This exciting event will benefit the UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Screening Program and Buckhorn Children and Family Services.

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Parilla has been appointed to the Gloria W. Singletary Chair in Women’s Health—a presti...
08/06/2025

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Parilla has been appointed to the Gloria W. Singletary Chair in Women’s Health—a prestigious honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Parilla is a professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and director of the MFM Fellowship Program. Her appointment begins September 13, 2025, and will continue through September 12, 2031.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition and thanking Dr. Parilla for her continued leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing women’s health.

Exciting News! Please join us in congratulating Thomas Curry, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Departme...
08/04/2025

Exciting News!

Please join us in congratulating Thomas Curry, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, on being named the Dr. Judith Ann Powell Patchman Endowed Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology! 👏

This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Curry’s outstanding contributions to OB-GYN research and his dedication to improving women’s health.

“The support provided by the Dr. Judith Ann Powell Patchman endowment will be instrumental in advancing our research initiatives with the ultimate goal of improving the health and well-being of women across the country,” said Dr. Curry.

Dr. Emily DeFranco, John W. Greene Endowed Chair and Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, added: "Dr. Curry’s leadership and research have had an immense impact on the field. This recognition is a well-deserved testament to his work and vision for the future of women’s health.”

Let’s celebrate Dr. Curry’s achievements and the continued excellence of our OB-GYN research community!

Please join us in welcoming Brittany Hood, MD, and Kassandra Whitfield, MD!Dr. Brittany Hood is the newest member of our...
08/01/2025

Please join us in welcoming Brittany Hood, MD, and Kassandra Whitfield, MD!

Dr. Brittany Hood is the newest member of our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship team. She earned her medical degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor Scott and White Health.

Dr. Kassandra Whitfield is joining our Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship team. She completed both medical school and residency at West Virginia University.

We are excited to welcome Drs. Hood and Whitfield to the department!

We’re excited to welcome Haley Zahner, CNM, to the UK HealthCare - Georgetown Ob/Gyn team!Haley earned her Bachelor of S...
07/30/2025

We’re excited to welcome Haley Zahner, CNM, to the UK HealthCare - Georgetown Ob/Gyn team!

Haley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Methodist College in Peoria, Illinois, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwife training at Frontier Nursing University. Before becoming a CNM, Haley worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse, where her passion for women’s health began.

Why did you choose a career in women’s health?“ I pursued a career in women’s health after witnessing my first delivery—I instantly fell in love. That experience sparked a deep passion in me, and overtime, I’ve been fortunate to expand my role and care for women across the full span of their lives.”

Clinical interests:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

In her free time, Haley enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Please join us in welcoming Haley to the team!

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