Abigail Latimer, PhD, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C

Assistant Professor

Abigail Latimer, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C graduated with her master's and doctor of philosophy from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. She received post-doctoral training with the College of Nursing Research Interventions for Cardiovascular Health. She is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and is jointly appointed with UK Healthcare as the palliative outpatient social worker at Markey Cancer Center. Abbie is a social work scientist who researches improving communication among healthcare professionals, older adults with serious illnesses such as heart failure and cognitive impairment, and those unhoused or housing vulnerable. She also explores strategies to support professionals experiencing moral distress. She has over 11 years of clinical experience, primarily in hospice and palliative care, including counseling adults with substance use disorders.