Centura Health has another regional partner - Lincoln CommunityHospital and Nursing Home in Hugo, Colo.
The two have signed an affiliation and services agreement tocoordinate and expand the scope of health care services.
Lincoln Community becomes the seventh independent affiliate tounite with Centura Health, joining San Luis Valley regional MedicalCenter in Alamosa, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center inSalida, Kremmling Memorial Hospital District in Kremmling andGranby, Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Rio GrandeHospital in Del Norte and Conejos County Hospital in LaJara.
'Centura Health and Lincoln Community Hospital and Nursing Homeshare a common vision and commitment to improving the delivery ofhealth care for our patients and communities,' said Gary Campbell,president and CEO of Centura Health in a press release announcingthe agreement. 'Through our affiliation, we will to take advantageof our organizations' shared strengths and opportunities whileenhancing the quality and scope of services available to improve thehealth status of residents across eastern Colorado.'
'This agreement is a continuation of our long-standingrelationship with Centura Health to provide health care locallywhile meeting the needs of patients requiring many of the healthcare services offered in larger communities,' said HermanSchreivogel, CEO of Lincoln Community Hospital and Nursing Home.'The affiliation will help us strengthen and expand local healthservices to provide the care and dedication our residents deservewhile remaining independent.'
