PARIS, TN – Babies will once again be delivered at WTH Henry County Hospital. West Tennessee Healthcare announced plans to bring labor and delivery services back to the hospital, with a goal of welcoming the first deliveries in spring 2027.
The return of labor and delivery marks an important milestone for WTH Henry County Hospital and the community it serves. West Tennessee Medical Group has recruited an additional physician to join the Women’s Health team in Paris, an important step in preparing for the return of labor and delivery services at the hospital.
Paula Bell, CEO, WTH Henry County Hospital
“This is an exciting day for WTH Henry County Hospital and for our entire community,” said Paula Bell, CEO of WTH Henry County Hospital. “We know how much having labor and delivery here means to the families we serve. There is something special about being able to welcome a new baby right here at home, and we are incredibly excited to be working toward bringing that opportunity back to Henry County.”
As part of this next chapter for women’s healthcare in Henry County, Inspire Women’s Health will soon become West Tennessee Medical Group Women’s Health. Patients will continue to receive care from the local team they know, now under the West Tennessee Medical Group name. The practice provides care for women throughout Henry County and the surrounding area.
The addition of another physician will expand the team and help prepare for the return of deliveries at WTH Henry County Hospital.
For West Tennessee Healthcare, bringing labor and delivery back to Henry County is part of a continued commitment to the hospital and the community it serves.
“We have heard from the community how important the return of labor and delivery is, and we have listened,” said Tina Prescott, Chief Executive Officer of West Tennessee Healthcare. “We are committed to WTH Henry County Hospital and to making sure families throughout this area have access to the healthcare services they need. This is an important step forward, and we look forward to continuing to build on the care available right here in Henry County.”
West Tennessee Healthcare is working toward resuming labor and delivery services at WTH Henry County Hospital in spring 2027. Additional information about the new physician and the return of services will be shared as plans are finalized. We will also let the community know as soon as we are ready to begin scheduling new obstetric appointments.
About West Tennessee Healthcare
West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org.
(PHOTO: Paula Bell, CEO, WTH Henry County Hospital)
