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September 3, 2008
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett named a J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been recognized for service excellence for a second consecutive year under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program. This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by Saint Francis Hospital-B...
June 3, 2008
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett Now Providing Digital Mammography
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is proud to announce that digital mammography has been added to the hospital’s scope of services for women. This new equipment incorporates advanced imaging technology that provides incredibly sharp images. Dig...
May 18, 2008
Emergency Medical Services Week
As we celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 18-24), we would like to recognize the men and women who commit their lives to providing critical, lifesaving services and compassionate care to our patients and their families.
“The...
March 20, 2008
Saint Francis-Bartlett Providing Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is providing free colorectal cancer screening kits. The painless test takes just a few minutes and can be performed in the convenience of your own...
February 8, 2008
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett Announces Agreement With Cigna
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett announced today that is has reached an agreement with CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI). Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is part of a national agreement entered into by its parent company, Tenet Healthcare Corporati...
January 17, 2008
High Definition Arrives In Operating Rooms
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett operating rooms now have new, high definition visualization systems. This equipment enables physicians to see better and maneuver instruments more easily during minimally invasive surgery. The 1088 ...
January 2, 2008
AAHCP Hospital of Choice
The American Alliance of Healthcare Providers (AAHCP) has named Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett a recipient of the 2007 Hospital of Choice Awards. The awards are designed to identify America’s most customer friendly hospitals. The sel...
January 2, 2008
Oral School For The Deaf Holiday Party
Thanks to the employees of Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett, the first Holiday party held at the new home for the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf is one that won’t soon be forgotten. On December 14th, Santa Claus and the employees of Saint Fran...
November 19, 2007
Saint Francis-Bartlett Lab Accredited
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. George Patton, Saint Francis-Ba...
November 15, 2007
Saint Francis-Bartlett Is Tobacco-Free
We are excited to announce that Saint Francis Healthcare is now “Tobacco Free.” Tobacco use of any kind will not be permitted anywhere on our properties. This includes inside and outside of hospitals, clinics and medical buildings; parking lots ...
October 3, 2007
Saint Francis-Bartlett Named a Tenet 5-Star Hospital in August
Based on patient satisfaction scores for the month of August, Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been named a Tenet Healthcare five star hospital. A five star designation represents the highest patient satisfaction rating that can be attained. ...
September 12, 2007
Saiint Francis-Bartlett Davies Plantation Health Fair
A community health fair will take place Saturday, September 15th at Hillwood located in the Bartlett Davies Plantation subdivision. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. until noon and is free and open to the public. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartle...
July 23, 2007
Saint Francis-Bartlett Honored in Bartlett Express Poll
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett was named “Best Hospital” in the Bartlett area in The Bartlett Express 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored in The Bartlett E...
April 5, 2007
J.D. Power
Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett has been recognized for service excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program. This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett to provide ...
March 7, 2007
Colorectal Cancer Screening
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is providing free colorectal cancer screening kits. The painless test takes just a few minutes and can be performed in the convenience of your own ho...
January 25, 2007
Saint Francis Auxiliary Donation
The Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary is composed of more than 200 members of the volunteer staffs of Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett and Saint Francis Hospital. The organization raises money to provide items needed by patients and families at ...
January 19, 2007
Hospital To Host Blood Drive
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett and Lifeblood will host a blood drive on Wednesday, January 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Lifeblood mobile blood bank will be located near the hospital’s main entrance at 2986 Kate Bond Rd. Donors will re...
January 15, 2007
United Way Campaign
(January 15, 2007 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett employees completed their annual United Way campaign by collecting donations and pledges of more than $21,000. This total represents the hospital’s highest level of giving in the th...
November 17, 2006
Bob Kennedy Receives THA Award
Prior to Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett opening in June, 2004, Bob Kennedy was already an important part of the hospital. As a volunteer, Bob stocked items, assisted with clerical work, and did whatever was asked of him to help ensure the hospi...
November 15, 2006
Wade Tyrrell Named Chief Nursing Officer
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett announced that Wade Tyrrell has been named chief nursing officer of the hospital effective October 30th. Tyrrell, 49, is an experienced health care professional with an extensive management background includi...
November 15, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett Participates in Prematurity Awareness Month
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is working in conjunction with the March of Dimes to inform the local community that November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Saint Francis-Bartlett will light the hospital walkway and building in pink and blue li...
September 15, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett Health Fair
A community health fair will take place Saturday, September 23rd at Hillwood located in the Bartlett Davies Plantation subdivision. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Saint Francis Hospital-...
August 8, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett Back-To-School Seminars
(August 8, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett will be offering a series of free back-to-school health education seminars. These seminars will help parents ensure that their students have a safe and healthy school year. The...
August 8, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett tops Express Readers Poll
(August 8, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett was voted as the top Bartlett area hospital by readers of the Bartlett Express. This is the third straight year that the hospital has been selected “best hospital” in the newspaper’s ...
August 8, 2006
Back-To- School Seminars
(August 8, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett will be offering a series of free back-to-school health education seminars. These seminars will help parents ensure that their children have a safe and healthy school year. ...
July 24, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett to Provide CarePages
(July 24, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Fretful and distant relatives and friends can now stay in much closer contact with loved ones through a new Internet application at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett. Saint Francis-Bartlett recently ad...
July 24, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett Capital Funding
(July 24, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has received approximately $490,000 in additional capital funding for 2006 from its parent company to purchase advanced medical technology and fund patient care enhancements. T...
May 3, 2006
blood drive lunch and learn
As part of its commitment to increase our local blood supply, Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett will host a blood drive on Thursday, May 11th from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A Lifeblood mobile unit will be located near the hospital’s main entranc...
March 2, 2006
Saint Francis-Bartlett Patient Satisfaction
(March 2, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett received the top patient satisfaction score in the 71 hospital Tenet Healthcare system in 2005. Emergency care, inpatient care, and outpatient surgery care are the basis f...
February 22, 2006
Kem Mullins named Saint Francis-Bartlett CEO
Bartlett, Tenn- February 22, 2006- Tenet Healthcare announced today that Kem M. Mullins has been named chief executive officer for Saint Francis-Bartlett Hospital, effective March 20, 2006. Mullins will oversee all strategic, operational and clinical...
February 14, 2006
David Archer named Memphis market CEO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – February 14, 2006 – Tenet’s Central Northeast-Southern States Region today announced that David L. Archer was named chief executive officer for its Memphis market. In this newly created role, Archer will remain chief executive ...
January 16, 2006
cardiac cath lab
(January 16, 2006 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has unveiled a new cardiac catheterization lab. A cardiac catheterization is a non-surgical procedure in which a thin plastic tube is introduced through an artery in the arm or le...
January 13, 2006
Patient Satisfaction
(December 21, 2005 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Based on patient satisfaction scores for the month of November, Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been named a Tenet Healthcare five star hospital. Only six of Tenet’s 70 hospitals achieved a five star rating...
December 14, 2005
Convenient care release
(December 14, 2005 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is now treating patients in their recently opened Convenient Care Center. This extension of the Emergency Care Center will be staffed daily by a physician assistant or nur...
December 7, 2005
blood drive
(December 7, 2005 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett will host a blood drive on Thursday, December 15th from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A Red Cross Bloodmobile will be located near the hospital’s main entrance at 2986 Kate Bond Rd. Dono...
health fair press release
(August 25, 2005 – Bartlett, Tenn.) Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett and the Davies Plantation Homeowners Association will team up to present a community health fair. The event will take place on Saturday, September 17th at Hillwood located in the D...
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