(Nashville, Tenn.) Comprised of two divisions – Baptist Sports Medicine and Life Therapies – Saint Thomas Health Services (STHS) Outpatient Rehabilitation is pleased to announce a partnership with BH1, a local not for profit group. 

The joint-venture will result in the creation of up to 15 new Baptist Sports Medicine and Life Therapies clinics over the next 18 months. They will be located throughout the state and into northern Alabama and southern Kentucky. Currently, the specific markets are being decided upon and will be announced at a later date.

“We are thrilled at the growth opportunities for Baptist Sports Medicine and Life Therapies presented by this collaboration. At a time when most organizations continue to face economic struggles, we are fortunate to be in position of rapid growth and expansion,” said Wes Littrell, Chief Executive Officer of Saint Thomas Affiliates and STHS Chief Strategy Officer.

BH1, is a Franklin-based, non-profit organization whose primary goal is to identify opportunities and create healthcare services and solutions that benefit the organization and communities it seeks to serves.

“Given the recent growth and success of the existing Baptist Sports Medicine and Life Therapies clinics, BH1 was able to identify a tremendous opportunity in this proposed partnership,” said Randy Starkweather, Executive Vice President & CFO of BH1. “We approach each relationship with the mission and vision to create and provide the right service and solution for our partners and we are looking forward to continuing this mission with this venture.”

The expansion of clinics complements STHS’ existing presence in the region with the STHS chest pain and stroke networks. The Saint Thomas Chest Pain Network, consisting of 13 accredited chest pain centers, is expected to grow to 15 centers within the coming months.  The Stroke Network is following a similar model of expansion. 

For more information contact about the expansion project, please contact us at 284-7555.

About Saint Thomas Health Services Outpatient Rehabilitation

A division of Saint Thomas Health Services, Outpatient Rehabilitation provides healthcare, sports medicine and outpatient rehabilitation services through its two branches, Baptist Sports Medicine and Life Therapies. With more than 70 licensed therapists, we have the right specialist for you.  For more information, call 284-7555 or visit our websites, www.baptistsportsmedicine.com or www.sthslifetherapies.com.

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