SMH signs affiliation agreement with Hendrick Medical Center

Stephens Memorial Hospital signed an affiliation agreement with Hendrick Health System to strengthen local healthcare services.

The signing of the contract occurred on Wednesday, July 1 and the new partnership will increase access to healthcare specialties, reinforcing the commitment of Stephens Memorial Hospital District to offer high quality, affordable services close to home, according to a press release.

“We are excited to now be affiliated with Hendrick Health System, as they are widely recognized for their compassionate and high-quality patient care,” Doug Smith, Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO for Stephens Memorial Hospital said. “This affiliation agreement will allow us to access education, training, and the wealth of knowledge and experience found in a larger quality health system.”

Hendrick Health System’s support of rural healthcare and the alliance with Stephens Memorial Hospital will help ensure that healthcare remains accessible in the region while expanding access to services and exper-tise from Hendrick providers.

The Breckenridge community already benefits from local access to several Hendrick outreach specialty clinics, including cardiology, orthopedics, hematology, oncology, and nephrology. As community health needs are assessed, additional specialties will be added.

The affiliation with Hendrick is effective immediately.