Pediatric & Adolescent Associates

11/18/2025

11/11/2025

Several Fayette County schools students have been confirmed sick with whooping cough. Dr. Katrina Hood with PAA spoke with WKYT and gives her advice to parents:

The Lexington-Fayette Health Dept. is reporting five cases of whooping cough in schools in the past month.

11/08/2025

Meet pediatrician Dr. Brian Gillispie!

Dr. Gillispie has served the Lexington community for more than 20 years, and has watched many patients grow from newborns to adults. "I love seeing the fruits of that journey when these young people graduate. Since I myself grew up in this community, It is particularly heartwarming to see children and now grandchildren of individuals who grew up with me.”

What's life for him outside the office? “I spend time with my wife and three children. I enjoy watching my children play sports, riding my bicycle, and working in my garden while listening to audio books.”

Dr. Gillispie sees pediatric care as something sacred: “It is such an intimate gift of trust. Watching others parent enables me to see the best in humanity, and is one of the greatest blessings of my life."

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Keep kids safe tonight with reflective costumes, supervised trick-or-treating, and a quick candy check before they dig in. Read more from pediatrician Rachel McGuffey, MD: LexingtonClinic.com/halloween-safety

10/28/2025

Pediatric & Adolescent Associates' Dr. Leticia Dirks suggests strategies that new moms can use for breast pumping and storing milk.

Dr. Dirks is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a certified lactation consultant. For more information about Dr. Dirks, PAA, or Lexington Clinic, visit LexingtonClinic.com/PAA

Pediatric & Adolescent Associates' Dr. Leticia Dirks suggests strategies that new moms can use for breast pumping and storing milk.Dr. Dirks is a Fellow of t...

10/20/2025

Get to know pediatrician Dr. Catherine Hieronymus!

She explains why she decided to become a pediatrician: “I always felt the most like myself when interacting with kids! I can be funny and playful. Plus, kids usually have no filter, so you never know what they are going to say and I love it!”

Dr. Hieronymus brings that same energy to every visit, and her care extends beyond the patient: “In pediatrics, you not only treat the patient, but you also build a bond with the whole family. I love being a part of this journey!”

What brings her joy outside the office? “First and foremost, my daughter! She is the light of my life.” She also loves concerts, roller coasters, hiking, and being near water.

10/20/2025

A baby's sleep schedule can be stressful for parents, and many moms and dads have questions on how to keep their newborns safe. Pediatric & Adolescent Associates' Dr. Leticia Dirks explains what parents need to know. Watch here:

A baby's sleep schedule can be stressful for parents, and many moms and dads have questions on how to keep their newborns safe. Pediatric & Adolescent Associ...

10/13/2025

For Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, Pediatrician Leticia Dirks has some quick tips to help keep your baby safe.