Www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2024-10-18 18:06:44. SUMMARY: The University of Kentucky Healthcare System has unveiled plans to enhance health education and workforce training through the Advancing Kentucky Together network. This initiative aims to collaborate with medical partners statewide and invest millions in workforce development. Building on previous efforts to improve access to specialty care, UK officials stress the importance of addressing healthcare workforce shortages, which are critical both in Kentucky and nationally. They emphasize the need for proactive measures to prevent future crises. Pikeville Medical Center has been announced as the first member of this network, reinforcing the partnership with UK Healthcare.