The faith-based health system says the new names for its hospitals and other medical facilities "reflects our unity and organizational commitment to providing exceptional healthcare."
SSM Health in Oklahoma this week unveiled new, more uniformed signage at all of its healthcare facilities that more prominently displays the SSM Health affiliation.
"Our new name reflects our unity and organizational commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services, improving the lives of our patients and improving the health of our communities," the Oklahoma City-based, Catholic health system said in a media release.
Beginning this week, the hospitals, medical group and other facilities in Oklahoma will be known as:
- SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
- SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony
- SSM Health St. Anthony South
- SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex
- SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
- SSM Health Medical Group
"For nearly 120 years, we have had the honor and privilege of serving patients in central Oklahoma and beyond," said Joe Hodges, regional president, SSM Health in Oklahoma.
"Today we are renewing our vow to this community and everyone we serve," he said. "While our look may be changing, we remain a Catholic health system dedicated to our Mission. Our commitment to provide an exceptional experience to every patient remains the same."
SSM Health said the signage transition will take a few months, but will have no effect on care delivery.
"Patients will see the same providers they have come to know and trust in the same locations they are familiar with," the health system said.
John Commins is a content specialist and online news editor for HealthLeaders, a Simplify Compliance brand.