JACKSON, TN. – West Tennessee Healthcare and West Cancer Center & Research Institute are moving forward with plans to transition cancer services in Paris and Dyersburg to West Tennessee Healthcare’s Alice & Carl Kirkland Cancer Center, effective March 1, 2027.
The two organizations first announced discussions in July 2026. Since then, their teams have been working closely together to prepare for the transition and ensure patients in both communities continue receiving the cancer care they depend on.
“We’ve worked closely with West Cancer Center to prepare for this transition, and we appreciate the partnership we’ve built,” said Stacie Owens, Executive Director of Kirkland Cancer Center & Hospice of West Tennessee. “We look forward to building on the care they’ve provided and continuing to work together to serve our patients.”
“We look forward to continuing our relationship with West Tennessee Healthcare and supporting patients throughout the region who may need additional specialized cancer services,” said Mitch Graves, Chief Executive Officer of West Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Beginning March 1, Kirkland Cancer Center will assume operational responsibility for cancer services in both Paris and Dyersburg, expanding its presence across West Tennessee. Both organizations will continue working together to prepare for the transition and keep patients, employees and the communities informed.
About Alice & Carl Kirkland Cancer Center:
Kirkland Cancer Center, a service of West Tennessee Healthcare, is the region’s premier provider of comprehensive cancer care, serving patients throughout West Tennessee and the surrounding region. Accredited by the Commission on Cancer, the center offers a full continuum of oncology services, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, infusion therapy, diagnostic imaging, patient navigation, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists and oncology-certified professionals, Kirkland Cancer Center delivers advanced, evidence-based treatment with compassion and personalized care while advancing West Tennessee Healthcare’s mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
About West Cancer Center & Research Institute:
Founded in 1979 by Dr. William H. West, West Cancer Center & Research Institute has served the Mid-South for 46 years with an unwavering commitment to exceptional adult cancer care. Built on a legacy of innovation and compassion, West is recognized for its nationally respected oncology specialists, state-of-the-art technology, expansive clinical trial program, and personalized approach to treatment. Every day, the team works to achieve the best possible outcomes while preserving quality of life for every patient and family they serve.
