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Bristow officials say Saint Francis is set to take over hospital operations, trustees praise care
Summary
City leaders reported ongoing transition of hospital operations from Carrus Lakeside, LLC to Saint Francis; Mayor Kris Wyatt said Saint Francis "are a joy to work with," and trustees praised emergency care during the March 16 Hospital Authority meeting.
Mayor Kris Wyatt, chair of the Bristow Hospital Authority, told the board at its March 16 meeting that the city is continuing work with Saint Francis leaders on a transition of hospital operations from Carrus Lakeside, LLC to Saint Francis. "They are a joy to work with," Wyatt said, and she added she had spoken with GT Bynum, with Saint Francis, about Bristow and that "they want to be a part of this community."
The update included personal endorsements from board members. Trustee Kevin Deshazo said he "had to take a family member to the emergency room, and they were great." Trustee Frank Groom said a friend's heart attack was handled well and that he is "super proud to have them here." Other trustees signaled agreement. The board did not take a formal vote on the operational transition during the meeting; the report was presented as an informational update.
Why this matters: Bristow's hospital operator affects local emergency and inpatient services and the continuity of care for residents. The discussion at the authority meeting indicated broad trustee support for Saint Francis' performance to date, but no contract action or final transfer was recorded in the minutes. The authority approved routine meeting minutes earlier in the session and adjourned after the update.
