Welcome to the new Main Entrance at UK King's Daughters

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our new Main Entrance and 260-space parking lot. This modern, welcoming space will serve as the 24-hour entryway to our Ashland campus and is designed with your comfort, convenience, and care in mind.

Easier Access, Better Experience

Located at the heart of our campus, the new Main Entrance offers:

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

Plus, getting here just got easier. 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

The new Main Entrance will soon become home to our 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. As part of this effort, we’re inviting first responders to a special orientation and welcome event on Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 opens in its new home on Monday, June 2
• Pour House Coffee will join us in the new entrance later this summer
• Future expansion is already underway! In Summer 2026, the building will house a new, expanded Endoscopy Lab and Urology Procedure Center

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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