Archive: In The News

Emerus Welcomes Dan Hernandez as CEO of its WellSpan Market

Emerus Holdings Inc., the nation’s leader in building and operating small-format hospitals, is proud to announce the addition of Dan Hernandez as the CEO of its WellSpan Health Market. He will work alongside David Maxwell, Senior Vice President of Operations – East Division. WellSpan, which partners with Emerus through a joint venture agreement, is one…
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Healing Close to Home: High-Quality Care at AHN Neighborhood Hospitals

By Dr. David Sarknas In Pittsburgh’s bustling northern suburbs, accessing high-quality, convenient health care isn’t always easy—especially for busy individuals and families. AHN Neighborhood Hospitals are changing that, offering affordable, compassionate care in the heart of our local communities. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. David Sarknas, Medical Director for AHN McCandless, about what…
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Taking Big Steps with Neighborhood Hospitals

Source: Chief Healthcare Executive Emerus has partnered with several health systems to build small hospitals. Rachel George, chief medical officer of Emerus, talks about the company’s growth, increasing access and its telehealth model. For a company focused on building small hospitals, Emerus recently hit a big milestone. Emerus announced in September 2024 that it has…
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Celebrating Women in Medicine: Q&A with Dr. Carolyn McDonald

This #WomenPhysicianDay, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in healthcare. Across the globe, women physicians demonstrate unparalleled dedication, resilience, and compassion, transforming lives and advancing medicine every day. In honor of this special day, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Carolyn McDonald, MD, in our latest blog. As a respected leader and…
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MultiCare breaks ground on new neighborhood emergency department in Union Gap

New ED will be first for MultiCare in Yakima County YAKIMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System broke ground today on a new 10,000-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Union Gap. The new facility, at Adelyn Way and Valley Mall Boulevard, will address the needs of the community and bolster access to emergency care. MultiCare Yakima Memorial…
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Emerus Celebrates Major Milestone: Four Million Patients Served

HOUSTON – Sept. 17, 2024 – Fast-growing Emerus Holdings Inc., the pioneering operator of small-format neighborhood hospitals in partnership with leading health systems, proudly announces a remarkable milestone: four million patients served across the nation. This achievement underscores Emerus' unwavering dedication to improving the healthcare experience for patients and families. “What we do makes our…
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Emerus Welcomes Grant Magness as Senior VP of Operations – West Division

HOUSTON – July 16, 2024 – Emerus, the nation’s leader in building and operating small-format hospitals, is proud to announce the addition of Grant Magness as Senior Vice President of Operations – West Division. Magness will oversee the organization’s Texas and Nevada markets, bringing his extensive experience and passion for healthcare to Emerus. “We are…
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WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on Newberry Township Hospital

Facility to provide 24/7 hospital services to underserved residents of northern York County YORK, Pa. (July 11, 2024) – Meeting the demand for hospital-level care in a part of the region currently underserved, WellSpan Health, the leading healthcare provider in York County and Emerus, the nation’s leading developer of small-format hospitals, have broken ground on…
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New Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Planned for Rigsby Community

San Antonio, TX – Extending its promise to provide neighborhood emergency care close to home, the Baptist Health System will build a new acute-care facility to bring emergency services to patients in the Rigsby neighborhood on the east side of San Antonio. “Our newest neighborhood hospital will once again expand healthcare access in San Antonio,”…
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