Among the discussion topics covered are President Capilouto’s charge to the search committee and their process, the position and its qualifications, how the new EVPHA will work with a new dean of the College of Medicine (which is also in a search process), and more.
"Making health care more accessible, especially for patients in Central and Eastern Kentucky is our key goal," said Mark F. Newman, M.D., executive vice president for health affairs at UK HealthCare. "Part of our new strategic plan includes not only providing more health care options, but ensuring that this increased health care access is also more convenient for patients. Our Fountain Court facility is the perfect location to open these new clinics, which are supporting our increased growth in outpatient services."
The 60th Anniversary Symposium: Advancing Care in Kentucky and Beyond will feature Robert Califf, M.D., commissioner of food and drugs for the Food and Drug Administration, and Daniel Kraft, M.D., physician-scientist, innovator and founder/chair of Exponential Medicine.
The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare earned the ranking of the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and recognized in the Bluegrass Region by the 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings from U.S. News & World Report, tied with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Additionally, the UK Markey Cancer Center moved up to No. 33 in its U.S. News Top 50 national ranking for cancer care, tied with the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute.