Shortly after, Dr. C. Fagg Sanford and Dr. Israel began the first heart care program in partnership with Mother Frances Hospital, which included the first catheterization lab, cardiovascular operating room, and dedicated three-bed cardiovascular ICU.
“I have had the opportunity to see the birth and growth of cardiovascular care in our region,” Dr. Israel said. “CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances has developed one of the top cardiovascular programs in the country and this merger gives us the flexibility and manpower to offer services to a larger patient base throughout East Texas.”
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“The thought of us working together under the CHRISTUS banner is a highlight of my medical career,” Dr. Sanford said. “Together we can provide regional care close to home and simultaneously meet the needs of the outpatient CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic environment as well as the critical care in our CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments and hospitals.”
Current patients of CardiaStream have been notified of the acquisition and integrated into CHRISTUS’ patient medical records system, including the transfer of insurance information.
“It is all about patients having access to life-saving care and better access to the best cardiovascular care,” Glenney said. “This is a great step forward for patient care.”
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