UK OBGYN

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Chrissie Adams, CNM, who has been named UK HealthCare’s 2026 Certified Nurse Midwife of the Year!

Adams practices at the UK Midwife Clinic and was recognized for her dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care and her contributions to the midwifery team.

Congratulations, Chrissie, on this well-deserved honor!

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Kathleen “Katie” Isaac, CNM, on receiving the Distinguished Preceptor Award from Frontier Nursing University!

Katie, a certified nurse-midwife at the UK Midwife Clinic, was recognized Sept. 17 during FNU’s Alumni Hall of Fame and Service Award Ceremony. The award honors preceptors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of nurse-midwives and advanced practice nurses.

We’re proud to celebrate Katie and this well-deserved recognition!

09/21/2026

It’s National APP Week!

Join us in celebrating the incredible advanced practice providers (APPs) who make a difference every day through their expertise, compassion and commitment to patient care.

Thank you to our APPs for all you do for our patients, families and department!

09/18/2026

Raffle for Hawaii vacation or $10,000 to benefit Markey ovarian cancer screening.

UK HealthCare Raffle for Hawaii vacation or $10,000 to benefit Markey ovarian cancer screening By Elizabeth Chapin Friday Raffle proceeds will benefit the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program. Graphic provided. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2026) — Bluegrass...

09/17/2026

Congratulations to Chief Resident Mary Catherine Thomson on her acceptance into the Urogynecology Fellowship Program at UAB. We’re so proud of her and excited to see all that’s ahead. Congratulations, Mary Catherine!

09/08/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!

The UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Screening Program (OVS) provides free annual sonographic screenings to eligible women across Kentucky, with the goal of detecting ovarian cancer earlier.

Screening eligibility:

•Women over the age of 50 (including those who have no symptoms or personal history of ovarian cancer).
•Women over the age of 25 who have a family history of ovarian cancer or other genetic risk factors.

Screenings are currently available at eight locations throughout the state.

Learn more: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/patient-care/cancer-screening-program/ovarian

09/01/2026

UK HealthCare’s Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty is now ranked No. 15 in the nation in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings — up from No. 28 last year.

This marks the fourth consecutive year the program has been recognized among the nation’s top specialties, reflecting the dedication of our faculty, staff and care teams to advancing women’s health through exceptional care, research and education.

Gynecologic Cancer Surgery also received a “High Performing” designation.

This recognition reflects our team’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of care for women across Kentucky and beyond.

08/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Andrea Tucker, M.D., associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, on completing the Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership (SQIL) program at Harvard Medical School.

The yearlong, case-based program equips clinicians and health care leaders with the tools to lead quality improvement, strengthen patient safety, use data to drive decision-making and create meaningful change in health care.

The program culminated in a weeklong workshop and graduation at Harvard Medical School in July.

Dr. Tucker’s achievement reflects her commitment to professional growth, quality improvement and excellence in patient care. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tucker on this accomplishment.

06/19/2026

Our final Class of 2026 resident spotlight recognizes Margaret Specht, M.D., whose commitment to patient care and education has helped strengthen our department.

Throughout residency, Dr. Specht has contributed to the department’s mission while caring for patients and supporting fellow learners. After graduation, she will remain at the University of Kentucky, joining the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Generalist Division.

Congratulations to Dr. Specht on this achievement. We wish her continued success as she begins this next chapter.