Welcome to our new Main Entrance!

Our new medical center Main Entrance opened to the public on Monday, May 12!

We celebrated the Grand Opening on May 8-10, welcoming state and local political leaders, officials from the University of Kentucky, members of our board and Medical Staff, business leaders and team members to see the new area.

This modern, welcoming Main Entrance serves as the 24-hour entryway to the Medical Center and Medical Plaza A and B. It's designed with your comfort, convenience, and care in mind.

Easier Access, Better Experience

Located at the heart of our campus, 613 23rd Street, Ashland, the Main Entrance offers:

• Valet parking
• Direct access to Medical Plazas A and B
• Friendly Welcome & Information and Patient Registration teams ready to guide and assist you.

In partnership with the City of Ashland, Central Avenue (between 22nd and 25th Streets) is now a two-way street, improving traffic flow and making entry simpler for patients, visitors, and emergency vehicles.

What’s Coming Next

Emergency Department – Opening Mid-June

This project brings to fruition a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department, scheduled to open in mid-June. Until then, emergency patients should continue visiting our current location at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street.

We’re making this transition as smooth as possible to ensure uninterrupted emergency care. First responders enjoyed a first look at the new Emergency Department on May 21.

Once open, the new Emergency Department will include:

• 86 total treatment areas, including 60 private rooms
• Four trauma bays and two CT scanners
• A private entrance and treatment area for behavioral health patients
• A covered ambulance entrance and dedicated EMS workspaces

Imaging Services – Fully Operational in August

Also moving to the new building is our Imaging Department — also known as Radiology. We’re in the process of relocating and installing advanced equipment. Until August, all imaging services will continue in their current locations.

When complete, the new centralized Imaging Department will include:

• CT Scan
• Echocardiogram
• EKG/Holter Monitoring
• Nuclear Medicine
• MRI
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

More to Look Forward To

• King’s Daughters Family Pharmacy opened in its new Main Entrance location, Suite 110, on Monday, June 2
• Pour House Coffee opened in its expanded location in the Main Entrance on Monday, June 3.

We can’t wait to welcome you through our doors. The new Main Entrance is more than just an entry point—it’s your starting place for world-class care, exceptional service, and a more connected experience at UK King’s Daughters.

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