First MLS Class Graduates

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard announces the graduation of its first cohort of Medical Laboratory Science students. The MLS program in Hazard provides cutting-edge training in the growing medical laboratory science field. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Medical Laboratory Science, and obtain work in a variety of settings, including clinical labs, hospital and reference labs, research, and veterinary labs. Graduates may also pursue advanced study in medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and other high-demand healthcare fields. Pictured above, from left to right, are: back: Seth Bailey, Justin Combs, Adam Strong, Scott Allen (MLS program coordinator), LeeAnn Helton (student services officer); front: Dr. Michelle Butina (MLS program director), Kelley Case, and Bianna Music. For more information or to apply to the MLS program in Hazard, contact LeeAnn Helton, Student Services Officer, toll-free at 855-859-2374, or by email at leeann.helton@uky.edu .