Earlier today, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for UK King's Daughters Main Entrance, soon to hold their new Emergency Department, ahead of its official opening on Monday, May 12. Access to high-quality health care is just the beginning of a healthier future for more Kentuckians. We are excited about the possibilities of what we can do when we work together with our partners. A special thank you to current State Representatives Aaron Thompson, Patrick Flannery and Scott Sharp, former State Representative Danny Bentley and Senior Adviser to the Governor Rocky Adkins for joining us for this transformational moment in the life of UK King’s Daughters. (fb)

After years in foster care, University of Kentucky College of Social Work graduate Raven Whitaker-Smith didn’t just long for a home — she longed to be chosen. When a middle school principal saw beyond her pain and into her potential, he and his wife opened their hearts and home. That one act of love changed everything. Today, Raven is not only a UK graduate — she's a social worker, ready to be for others what she once needed most. Read her story → go.uky.edu/whitakersmith (fb)