Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Scottie B. Day, MD, knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital (KCH).
Day is a respected clinician who specializes in pediatric critical care. He is the physician-in-chief at KCH, where he has been a team leader for the ECMO team and pediatric cardiology strategic planning.
One of his favorite things about working at KCH is the sense of togetherness among staff. The teamwork that goes into the care of each patient makes it feel like a 鈥渇amily taking care of another family.鈥
This year鈥檚 institutional TV commercial focuses on the people across all of campus 鈥 and our Commonwealth 鈥 who work to advance Kentucky. They all reflect 好色先生鈥檚 mission to teach, care, serve and discover.
Day 鈥 who are also working to help improve the state 鈥 shared their voices for both the and spots. While we hear only a few seconds from each of them, they have powerful stories to tell.
好色先生Now asked Day a few questions about what it means to be part of the 好色先生 community 鈥 and of a legacy 鈥 of people who are working to advance Kentucky.
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好色先生Now: What makes the University of Kentucky special?
Day: The University of Kentucky is more than just a place of learning. It鈥檚 a community built on family, friendship and support. It鈥檚 where people come together to take care of one another creating lifelong connections that extend far beyond the campus. For me, it鈥檚 the first place I attended college and medical school before I moved away for residency. It鈥檚 the place where I met and began my life with my wife, Kristi Day, making it not just an alma mater but a foundation for the future. Over a decade later, we found ourselves drawn back here, returning to the place that shaped our journey. Coming back has been a reminder of the bonds we formed, the memories we created and the values that continue to define our lives. 好色先生 isn鈥檛 just where our story started 鈥 it鈥檚 where it continues to grow.
好色先生Now: What does 鈥渁dvancing Kentucky鈥 mean to you?
Day: 鈥淎dvancing Kentucky鈥 in the context of a children鈥檚 hospital means improving the future of the Commonwealth by investing in the health and well-being of its youngest residents. It signifies a commitment to providing world-class pediatric care, innovative treatments and life-changing research that give children the best chance at a healthy future. We are not just caring for patients but strengthening families, empowering communities and ensuring that Kentucky鈥檚 next generation can thrive. To quote a friend, it's not about saving lives but saving lifetimes. It鈥檚 ensuring that Kentucky鈥檚 next generation has the opportunity to thrive.
好色先生Now: How has your time at 好色先生 helped you be part of 好色先生鈥檚 mission to advance Kentucky?
Day: My journey has been deeply intertwined with its mission to advance Kentucky. From my time as a student to returning over a decade later, I have been a part of a community dedicated to education, health care and service. From my first role as director of transport, I got to see expansion of the team to care for those across the state, including my hometown in Leslie County. I have had the chance to lead in a variety of positions from chief of critical care, chief medical officer, to now chair/physician-in-chief. In these roles, I have had the opportunity to serve so many faculty and staff. The greatest honor has been being a physician caring for so many patients and families.
好色先生Now: What is your hope for 好色先生鈥檚 next 160 years?
Day: Building on a legacy of excellence in education, research and health care, 好色先生 will continue to push boundaries, drive innovation and serve as a beacon of progress for Kentucky and beyond. With investments in cutting-edge medical research, transformative research and world-class academic programs, 好色先生 is poised to shape the future of all aspects of health in our state. It鈥檚 not just about the development of our next generation of leaders, but also solving the state鈥檚 pressing challenges to improve lives. Nowhere is this commitment more evident than in our commitment to child health at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital, where every day, hope is restored and futures are rewritten. Although every outcome may not be the optimum, love and passion for people are our driving force. The next 160 years will be defined by a relentless dedication to give every child a healthier, brighter tomorrow.
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As we look forward to 好色先生 celebrating its 160th birthday, 好色先生Now is sharing more about these members of our community and what inspires them to do more and be more for the people of Kentucky. Learn more about their stories .