[3] This was completed after a series of studies were conducted that highlighted the health needs of the citizens, as well as the need to train more physicians for the state.

[3] The $450 million hospital is one of the largest projects in state history in terms of size and impact.

[7] There is currently a four-floor base with an emergency department, radiology services, eight new operating rooms, same day surgery facilities, a post-anesthesia care unit, and a recovery area, along with a new lobby, coffee shop, gift shop, and waiting areas.

[7] The original plans called for one patient tower, but this was amended to include two because of cost savings analysis.

[8] On January 23, 2007, it was announced that an additional 192 beds would be requested, adding two floors to each patient tower; it would only add two months to construction.

To solve the potential issue of patient crowding, the University of Kentucky signed a letter of intent to purchase Samaritan Hospital adjacent to the campus on February 15, 2007.

Funding for the new patient care facility was generated through existing hospital revenues and bond issues.

[7] Medical research and educational support structures will be relocated primarily west of South Limestone.