US-based healthcare company PruittHealth has agreed to manage two of Southeast Georgia Health System’s nursing and rehabilitation centres in Brunswick and St Mary's, Georgia, US.
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit entity that operates multiple healthcare facilities, including acute care hospitals and speciality care centres.
Effective from 1 September, the partnership aims to leverage PruittHealth's expertise in senior healthcare and Southeast Georgia Health System's clinical excellence to optimise operations, provide staff opportunities and improve patient care.
It is intended to to enhance the quality of care for patients requiring skilled nursing services post-illness, surgery or injury.
Under the terms of the agreement, the two centres will be rebranded to PruittHealth – Brunswick at Southeast Georgia Health System and PruittHealth – St Mary's at Southeast Georgia Health System respectively.
Both facilities will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies, along with some of PruittHealth's other services such as outpatient therapy, home health care and prescription services.
Southeast Georgia Health System president and CEO Scott Raynes said: “We are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with PruittHealth, a respected leader in the senior care industry.
“This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhance the quality of care and services available to our valued residents and ensures that we provide the best possible support and services to the community.”
Founded in 1969, PruittHealth has a network of services, including skilled nursing, home health and pharmacy services.
The company has 14,500 employee partners and serves 24,000 patients a day across nearly 180 locations across the US' south-eastern region.
PruittHealth chairman and CEO Neil Pruitt Jr said: “We’re honoured to have the opportunity to serve these South Georgia communities.
“Our 55 years of experience, along with our expansive continuum of care, make us uniquely qualified to increase service delivery and provide residents with a broader range of care options.”
