UK HealthCare celebrated the groundbreaking of the new UK Chandler Hospital with four days of events for employees, patients, patrons and dignitaries. 

Groundbreaking Ceremony, May 30

The Groundbreaking ceremony was the best attended in UK history.  Over 350 guests attended the event, including Governor Ernie Fletcher, Mayor Jim Newberry, and members of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

Groundbreaking presenters, (l. to r.) Jim Hardyman, Barbara Young, Mayor Jim Newberry, Gov. Ernie Fletcher, Dr. Michael Karpf and UK President Lee T. Todd, Jr., 'turn the dirt' at the groundbreaking celebration	Dr. Michael Karpf, Executive Vice President for Heatlh Affairs, welcomes distinguished guests to the UK A.B. Chandler Hospital Groundbreaking

Appreciation Reception at Keeneland, May 30

Held at an exclusive trackside viewing room at Keeneland Racetrack, Dr. Karpf and UK HealthCare invited over 100 guests who had contributed to the success of the Groundbreaking celebration. The event culminated in a toast delivered by Dr. Karpf.

Academic Symposium, May 31

Over 450 people attended the UK HealthCare Academic Symposium, which brought together medical professionals, university staff and students. UK HealthCare offered information to all guests with display tables representing its various departments.

The event featured lectures by Dr. David M. Lawrence, Alumnus, UK College of Medicine, UK Graduate and Chairman Emeritus Kaiser Permanente -- "Integrating Health Care in the 21st Century: What Stays? What Goes? What Changes???"; Dr. Jordan J. Cohen, Director, the Washington Advisory Group President Emeritus, Association of Medical Colleges -- "Preparing Physicians for the 21st Century"; and Dr. Sue T. Hegyvary, Alumnus, UK College of Nursing, Dean Emeritus, University of Washington College of Nursing -- "Health and Health Systems in Global Context: a 21st Century Perspective".

Faculty and Staff Groundbreaking Celebration, June 1

	UK HealthCare hosted a lunch and dinner celebration to involve all faculty and staff in the groundbreaking event. Hospital administrators were on hand to answer questions regarding the project and UK HealthCare employees were invited to sign a banner commemorating the event. Over 4,000 people enjoyed the lunch celebration, while another 1,000 employees came to the dinner event.
Murray Clark, Associate VP for Medical Center Operations, provides details about the new hospital

UK HealthCare employees helped commemorate the week's events by signing a celebratory banner

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