Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital and Stringfellow to More Deeply Integrate
The integration is designed to enhance patient care, increase ease of access and optimize operations.
Anniston, AL (March 23, 2024) – Today, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Health System announced that in an effort to continue delivering the highest quality care to the community, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital will more deeply integrate its two facilities, Stringfellow and Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Hospital, and change the way it utilizes its Stringfellow campus. The transition, which is expected to take place over the course of this year, will ensure that patients can access the right services in the right settings and that Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital can meet the future healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
“The transition is about putting patients first and ensuring everyone has the access to the care they need,” said Louis Bass, President and CEO of Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital. “We are confident that these efforts are going to optimize the operations of our facilities and provide a better experience for our patients, physicians and employees. Redistributing our resources in this way will also allow us to invest in updated technology, new healthcare services and new models of care – it’s exciting to think about the possibilities.”
As part of this transition, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Health System plans to:
- Retain all current Stringfellow staff members and facilitate their transition to roles within the Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Health System. If an employee chooses to pursue a new career path, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital will provide support and guidance to that staff member.
- Transfer current inpatient services from Stringfellow to Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital’s main campus for improved, dedicated and centralized care.
By more deeply integrating these two facilities, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital will be able to better care for patients while keeping the Stringfellow name and property a pillar for healthcare. Stringfellow will continue providing care through its emergency and surgical departments until the transition is complete. Patients should keep their appointments and will be contacted regarding any future scheduling changes.
Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital is committedto the continued employment of all Stringfellow employees. Each Stringfellow team member will have the opportunity to explore opportunities within the organization. This employee integration and collaboration will result in even stronger care teams and an enhanced ability to recruit and retain top talent across Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital going forward.
Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital will be sharing more about this transformative journey meant to make healthcare better for the entire community of northeast Alabama in the coming weeks.
About The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston
The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston (RMC) is the premier regional healthcare provider for a five-county service area in northeast Alabama. With a total of 338 inpatient beds located at its Northeast Alabama Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital campus, 125 at its Stringfellow Campus, and numerous outpatient facilities, urgent care and specialty clinics, Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital is the region’s leading provider of choice. More than 1,900 employees, 300 volunteers and over 200 physicians, who represent a full range of medical specialties – including cardiac, women’s, orthopedics, oncology and emergency services – provide state-of-the-art healthcare to patients with integrity, skill and compassion. Learn more at www.rmccares.org.
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