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30,000 square foot facility meets growing community need
What: Saint Alphonsus – Fruitland Health Plaza Groundbreaking
When: Thursday, June 30, 2011 – 5:00 PM
Where: NW 16th Street, Fruitland, Idaho 83619 (East of the Saint Alphonsus Dominican Health Clinic)
The Saint Alphonsus – Fruitland Health Plaza is one step closer to opening its doors to the community. A Groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 PM Thursday June 30th. The 30,000 square foot Fruitland Health Plaza will serve the growing needs of area residents by providing access to critically needed physicians and diagnostic services. Approximately 100 community leaders and healthcare professionals are expected at the groundbreaking. The community is invited to bring a shovel and participate.
The estimated $10 million investment further demonstrates the Saint Alphonsus commitment to providing access to quality services. The outpatient facility also reinforces our Mission and Vision: to improve the health of our communities and to provide hope and healing close to home.
“A multispecialty center is needed and will benefit the entire area,” said Dr. Andy Peterson, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Physician. “I believe this is one of the most important advances in healthcare delivery made here in the Valley since the Sisters arrived 100 years ago.”
About Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario is a 49-licensed bed community hospital providing quality care for those in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. As a not-for-profit hospital, Saint Alphonsus Ontario reinvests profits back into the community. Our highly trained and compassionate medical providers and support staff work to provide healing and hope for those we serve and to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities. For more information about Saint Alphonsus Ontario visit www.saintalphonsus.org .
About Saint Alphonsus Health System
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a four-hospital, 714-bed regional, faith-based Catholic ministry with over 4,300 Associates and 950 medical staff. Serving the people of southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada, Saint Alphonsus Health System is comprised of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, with more than 275 primary care and specialty care providers at 35 clinic locations. As a not-for-profit health system, Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests profits back into the community and works to improve the health and well-being of those we serve by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, innovative and community-based. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, Novi, Michigan. To find out more go to: www.saintalphonsushealthsystem.org