A smiling male provider wearing blue scrubs holds the hand of his patient, an older man in a hospital bed who is smiling and speaking. A headline on the image reads "Eight years as Kentucky's #1 hospital." Superimposed on the image is a badge that reads "US News & World Report Best Regional Hospitals, Bluegrass Region, Recognized in 17 Types of Care, 2023–2024."

EIGHT YEARS
IN A ROW

Eight Years in a Row

For the eighth year in a row, UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare has been ranked the #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News Best Hospitals, with our own Markey Cancer Center ranked among the top 50 cancer centers in the nation.

Eight years at #1 — and we're always improving. Always conducting new research, developing new treatments, and engaging in leading-edge clinical trials to help more Kentucky families get the care they need.

Our dedication to moving the field of medicine forward advances care for all Kentuckians. And we won't be stopping any time soon.

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PATIENT STORIES

Cate Cook

Cate Cook: Kentucky Children's Hospital

"She is the bravest girl." Read Cate's story.

Whitley Smith

Whitley Smith: Neuro

"It's never too late to get your health under control." Read Whitley's story.

Andy Combs

Andy Combs: Cardiology

"I'm just grateful to be alive and to spend the rest of my life with my wife." Read Andy's story.

E Barr

E Barr: Markey Cancer Center

"You try to give people hope, because that’s all you’ve got." Read E's story.