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Project SpotlightEmployees are invited to use new myUK portal as part of preview

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) is excited to announce the launch of the new myUK portal — Employee Public Preview at preview.myuk.uky.edu.

This preview of the new myUK portal invites employees with active linkblue accounts to get early access to functions, including requesting and approving time off and enrolling in benefits, inside a newly designed portal. Employees can preview the new myUK portal beginning May 27, 2025.

Recognition

RecognitionEpic recognizes UK ITS efforts to reduce downtime during EHR system upgrades

During recent Epic upgrades, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has minimized end user downtime.

It’s crucial to ensure that Epic, a comprehensive electronic health record system (EHR), downtimes remain minimal. Thanks to the dedication and collaboration of UK ITS teams, the reduction in downtime has also been recognized by Epic.

While Epic undergoes upgrades, to keep UK HealthCare (UKHC) current with Epic code and functionality, end users implement standard downtime procedures.

ITS News

News

UK HealthCare Launches New Wayfinding App Testing of the app will begin as a pilot program at UK Good Samaritan Hospital

To help patients better navigate their way to and around Good Samaritan Hospital, UK HealthCare recently launched the UK HealthCare app. By using the app, patients can: Easily find and navigate to a provider’s office or hospital service at UK Good Samaritan Hospital Pin their parking spot Find the Good Samaritan retail pharmacy, cafeteria, restrooms, elevators and more Get directions to a patient room You can download the app from:

Use these communication tools as alternatives to the UK Listserv service

To modernize email communications, University of Kentucky Information (UK ITS) is launching a new effort to encourage Listserv users to explore alternative tools for mailing lists. Because Listserv lists are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, eliminating inactive Listserv lists and adopting more modern email solutions allow the university to follow best cybersecurity practices.

Employees are invited to use new myUK portal as part of preview

This preview of the new myUK portal invites employees with active linkblue accounts to get early access to functions, including requesting and approving time off and enrolling in benefits, inside a newly designed portal.