Scottie Day, MD, poses by the Kentucky Wall outside KCH, with both hands in the front pockets of his white coat

Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Scottie B. Day, MD, knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital (KCH).

Day is a respected clinician who specializes in pediatric critical care. He is the physician-in-chief at KCH, where he has been a team leader for the ECMO team and pediatric cardiology strategic planning.

"The Big Chill" pose seaside

In the summer of 1974, five young medical students from the X站福利所 found themselves sharing a cabin in Somerset, Ky., while completing their community medicine rotation. Little did they know, this shared experience would be the foundation of a lifelong friendship that would span decades, careers, and continents.

wading through high flood waters

Earlier this month, deadly flooding consumed large areas of eastern Kentucky. Kentuckians in the affected areas will likely feel the catastrophic effects of this tragedy for weeks, months, and even years to come as officials assess the extent of the damage and continually report a rising death toll. 

A woman cradling a teal cancer ribbon in both hands at waist height.

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer by establishing a five-month progression-free survival benchmark for evaluating new therapies.

in the lab

When Austin Wellette-Hunsucker left his home state of Michigan to earn his PhD at the X站福利所, his family was incredibly supportive. They continue to be his most vocal cheerleaders.

Dr. Sara Police

A new gift account has been established in the UK X站福利所 Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the X站福利所.

Avinash S. Bhakta, MD in front of the photo wall at UK Albert B. Chandler hospital.

Coming from a hardworking family, Avinash S. Bhakta, MD, originally didn鈥檛 plan to become a doctor, but providing care is his passion.

2025 SPARKlers

The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program has named its 2025 cohort.

Doctors inside the simulation center

As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.

University of Kentucky bridge

Three X站福利所 students have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training (HDRT) Fellowship.

The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship, which is supported by its Council on Community, Engagement, Research and Training (CONCERT).

BIRCWH logo (a woman whose arms reach up to become the branches of a tree), accompanied by the text: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women鈥檚 Health (BIRCWH) program is celebrating 25 years of community building among early-career researchers.

Presenters from the 2024 Poster-at-the-Capitol. Photo provided by OUR.

Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Maddie Mitcham

Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It鈥檚 the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.

CCRU

Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the UK X站福利所-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers. 

Ken Campbell, PhD in his laboratory

Helping people is at the heart of much of the research conducted at the University of Kentucky.

Kenneth S. Campbell, PhD, is a professor of both cardiovascular medicine and physiology in the UK X站福利所. He is also the director of the Gill Cardiovascular Biorepository.

Matthew Bush, leaning against a cement railing

A University of Kentucky researcher dedicated to improving health care access for rural communities was honored with a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).  

A healthy plate of foods, arranged in the shape of a heart

As we begin the new year, many people might be thinking about improving their diet and overall health. As an oncology dietitian at UK Markey Cancer Center, I鈥檓 often asked about the connection between diet and cancer prevention. While there鈥檚 a lot of conflicting nutrition information online, the evidence-based answer that a diet rich in plant-based foods can help reduce your cancer risk.

Behind the blue logo, a microphone seeming to wear a set of headphones, beside the text "behind the blue" University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact. The center is world-renowned for its significant contributions to the field through the decades.

Hage and Pettey

On Jan. 21, a special presentation was held to recognize the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Thomas V. Getchell, PhD, Memorial Award for Excellence in Grant Writing. 

An innovative study recently published in the 鈥淎merican Journal of Preventive Cardiology鈥 is a shining example of collaboration between learners at the UK X站福利所-Northern Kentucky Campus and physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.