support staff. On January 29, 2021, the hospital and the University of Kentucky announced a "significant partnership" between King's Daughters and UK HealthCare. As part of this agreement, a new governing board with equal representation from both organizations was formed. King's Daughters President and CEO Kristi Whitlatch remained in that role but will also became a member of UK HealthCare's management team. The partnership, which includes access to UK HealthCare's pediatric cardiology and pharmacy program as well as expanded access to the Markey Cancer Center and training opportunities within King's Daughters for University of Kentucky College of Medicine students, officially went into force on April 1, 2021. In October 2022, the hospital and university announced plans for the university to acquire King's Daughters outright. The acquisition was finalized on December 1, 2022 with King's Daughters becoming a part of the University of Kentucky that day. References External links King's Daughters Medical Center 1897 establishments in Kentucky Ashland, Kentucky Buildings and structures in Boyd County, Kentucky Hospitals established in 1897 Hospital buildings completed in 1917 Hospitals in Kentucky Hospitals in Ohio International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons University of Kentucky