Клиника Centerpoint Health – Paris присоединилась к сети специализированной педиатрической помощи UK HealthCare

Centerpoint Health – Paris joins Golisano Children’s at UK – Affiliate Network, increasing access to specialized pediatric care PARIS, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2026) — Children and families in Paris and surrounding communities will now benefit from expanded access to specialized pediatric care through UK HealthCare, as Centerpoint Health – Paris joins the Golisano Children’s at UK – Affiliate Network, a statewide initiative focused on strengthening pediatric care across the Commonwealth. “Strong partnerships help ensure children receive the right care at the right time,” said Scottie B. Day, M.D., physician-in-chief at UK Golisano Children’s and vice president of children’s health at UK HealthCare. “Working alongside Centerpoint Health – Paris allows us to partner with the local providers families know and trust, bringing together our expertise to ensure children receive seamless, high-quality care in the communities where they live.” As part of the affiliate network, Centerpoint Health – Paris gains access to a wide range of pediatric resources, including continuing education, clinical support and consultation opportunities with pediatric specialists in Lexington. The affiliation empowers providers to deliver top-tier care while reducing the need for families to travel long distances. “Joining the Golisano Children’s at UK – Affiliate Network strengthens our ability to provide high-quality care for children and families close to home,” said Tommy Haggard, chief executive officer of Centerpoint Health – Paris. “This collaboration connects our team with specialized pediatric expertise and resources while allowing families to receive trusted care right here in Bourbon County.”    Affiliate network benefits include:  - Pediatric-specific training and continuing education - On-demand clinical consultations with specialists at UK Golisano Children’s - Guidance on pediatric protocols and best practices - Peer learning and shadowing opportunities - Participation in statewide pediatric conferences - Support for pediatric transfer decisions and quality reviews “We’re proud to welcome Centerpoint Health – Paris to the UK Golisano Children’s Network and advance our shared mission of improving the health and well-being of Kentucky’s children,” said Christina Briggs, director of the Golisano Children’s at UK – Affiliate Network. “This partnership will provide physicians and care teams with access to pediatric education, training and clinical resources that support the highest standards of care. Together, we’re expanding opportunities for children and families to receive exceptional care in their own communities.” UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is more than 10,000 dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing advanced subspecialty care for the most critically injured and ill patients from the Commonwealth and beyond. It also is the home of the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for the tiniest and sickest newborns and the region’s only Level 1 trauma center. As an academic research institution, we are continuously pursuing the next generation of cures, treatments, protocols and policies. Our discoveries have the potential to change what’s medically possible within our lifetimes. Our educators and thought leaders are transforming the healthcare landscape as our six health professions colleges teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, spreading the highest standards of care. UK HealthCare is the power of advanced medicine committed to creating a healthier Kentucky, now and for generations to come.