Healthcare Workforce Innovation

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HealthForce Kentucky transforms healthcare education through immersive simulation training, mobile labs, and collaborative partnerships — empowering learners across rural and urban communities to build a skilled healthcare workforce.

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[ 01 ] Purpose

Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Education

Our Mission

HealthForce Kentucky is dedicated to transforming and expanding the healthcare workforce through public and private partnerships — providing access to exceptional training resources, immersive scenarios, and experiential learning for all learners to improve the health of our communities.

Our Vision

To be the central pulse for healthcare workforce development in Kentucky and beyond — where every community has access to skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals equipped with cutting-edge training and committed to improving health, equity, and service.

[ 02 ] Explore

Where to Begin

Six entry points into the HealthForce Kentucky ecosystem.

[ 03 ] In Action

Training the Workforce of Tomorrow

From mobile labs to immersive simulation suites — see HealthForce Kentucky in motion.

LIVE · Kentucky Statewide

Healthcare workforce, in every community.

[ 04 ] Partnerships

A Coalition of Care

HealthForce Kentucky is a transformative partnership between healthcare institutions, nine colleges and universities, and P-12 districts — with a mission to serve every community across the Commonwealth.

[ 05 ] Connect

Ready to Build the Future of Healthcare with Us?

Whether you are a partner institution, prospective student, donor, or educator — we'd love to hear from you.

[ FAQ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about HealthForce Kentucky, our location, programs, and how to get involved.

Where is HealthForce Kentucky located?
HealthForce Kentucky is headquartered at the Innovation Center, 2511 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. The 35,000 sq. ft. facility houses simulated operating rooms, OSCE suites, immersive rooms, and anatomy labs.
What does HealthForce Kentucky do?
HealthForce Kentucky transforms healthcare education through immersive simulation training, a mobile simulation lab that travels across the Commonwealth, healthcare career pathways for P-12 and postsecondary learners, and Train-the-Trainer programs for educators.
Who are HealthForce Kentucky's partners?
HealthForce Kentucky is a coalition of healthcare institutions, nine partner colleges and universities (including Brescia, Kentucky Wesleyan, Western Kentucky University, U of L School of Nursing, Owensboro Community & Technical College, Henderson, Madisonville, Elizabethtown, and Hopkinsville Community & Technical Colleges), and P-12 school districts across Kentucky.
What summer camps does HealthForce Kentucky offer?
Two flagship programs: the Healthcare Explorer Camp (a day camp for students entering grades 7-9) and HealthForce Fusion (an overnight enrichment experience for high school and college students featuring zSpace computers, Anatomage virtual dissection, immersive rooms, and The Pitt Escape Room simulation). Fusion runs $175 (dorm) or $225 (hotel) and is offered on multiple dates in June and July 2026.
How do I request the mobile simulation lab or book a tour?
Use the Request a Resource page at /resources/ to request space, equipment, a facility tour, or to schedule the mobile simulation lab to travel to your school, college, or community partner.
How do I contact or donate to HealthForce Kentucky?
Call 270-240-9189, email admin@healthforcekentucky.org, or visit the Donate page to give online via PayPal. Naming rights and sponsorship opportunities are available through Jennifer Richardson, Grants & Development Officer.
How many students has HealthForce Kentucky reached?
As of 2026, HealthForce Kentucky has reached more than 22,000 students and delivered over 340,000 contact hours of healthcare education through its Innovation Center, mobile labs, and partner programs.
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