Merging two hospitals into one health care system is an ongoing challenge for a team of doctors and community members entrusted with the task. <\/p>\n
Capella Healthcare Inc. leased the former Muskogee Community Hospital effective July 31. Capella also leases the Muskogee Regional Medical Center. <\/p>\n
Transition team members say they are considering how to use the new arrangement to reduce duplication in services and fill in gaps. <\/p>\n
Among changes already made: <\/p>\n
The closing of the MCH campus emergency room; <\/p>\n
Expansion of services at the MRMC emergency room for urgent care needs; and <\/p>\n
The transfer of womens imaging services from Providence Imaging to the MCH campus. <\/p>\n
There will be more announcements of changes at least through October, when the hospital has planned a naming ceremony for the new health care system created by the merger. <\/p>\n
The transition team formed soon after the announcement of Capellas lease of the MCH campus includes doctors, community members, college presidents, and more. <\/p>\n
Dr. Timothy Holder, a team member, said the transition team has been trying to find ways to build on the strengths of the MCH facility. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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