Rural Wellness, Inc.

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemRural Wellness, Inc.
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds75
Commercial/Acute Beds75
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Websiterwanadarko.com

Hospitals by Type

Critical Access Hospital
3 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 3
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Rural Wellness AnadarkoCritical Access Hospital25NoYes
Rural Wellness StroudCritical Access Hospital25NoYes
Rural Wellness FairfaxCritical Access Hospital25NoNo

Recent News

Jan 06, 2025
Xpress Wellness, LLC, based in Oklahoma City, OK, announced the acquisition of the QuickVisit Urgent Care clinic in Bonham, Texas. This acquisition, which will result in the clinic being rebranded as Integrity Urgent Care starting in March 2025, expands Xpress Wellness' presence to 65 clinics across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. This move reinforces their commitment to providing accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services. While the announcement does not specifically detail the technology aspects of the acquisition, integrating a new clinic into an existing network typically involves the integration of electronic health records (EHR) systems, billing systems, and other operational technologies to ensure seamless patient care and administrative processes across all locations. This expansion suggests ongoing efforts to leverage technology for managing a larger network of rural healthcare facilities.
Aug 20, 2024
Monroe Capital LLC announced the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support Goldman Sachs Alternatives' acquisition of Xpress Wellness, LLC. Xpress Wellness, headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, is described as being affiliated with a physician-led rural healthcare platform that delivers healthcare services to underserved communities and nursing home residents in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. The acquisition by Goldman Sachs Alternatives is intended to support Xpress Wellness' continued growth and expansion. While the article focuses on the financial and structural aspects of the acquisition, such significant transactions in the healthcare sector often involve strategic planning and investment in technology infrastructure to support integration, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the delivery of care across the expanded network.
May 13, 2024
Recent updates from Rural Wellness Fairfax, a facility under the Rural Wellness, Inc. umbrella, highlight community engagement and public health information. On May 13, 2024, Rural Wellness Fairfax announced a community event featuring a Chick-fil-A food truck, demonstrating their involvement in local activities. The hospital has also been actively providing information to the community about healthcare options, specifically addressing Medicare Advantage plans. They have shared details about potential issues such as delays or denials of coverage by private insurers managing these plans and have informed residents about the opportunity to change their Medicare selections for 2025 by the December 7, 2024 deadline. Furthermore, they have shared general health awareness information, such as statistics concerning the need for medical care while traveling. [5]
May 06, 2024
Rural Wellness Stroud Hospital, one of the hospitals owned by Rural Wellness, Inc., has shared several recent updates regarding its staff and community involvement. In early May 2024, the hospital celebrated National Nurses Week, expressing gratitude and recognition for the contributions of its nursing staff. The hospital has also recently advertised open positions, indicating ongoing recruitment efforts to maintain its healthcare team. Earlier, in April 2024, Rural Wellness Stroud hosted a "Business Before Hours" event in collaboration with the Stroud Chamber of Commerce, providing an opportunity to engage with the local business community and showcase the hospital's facilities and services. These updates reflect the hospital's operational activities, staffing needs, and its role as an active member of the Stroud community. [10]
Apr 29, 2022
Fairfax Community Hospital, owned by Rural Wellness, Inc. and managed by Avem Health Partners, celebrated the completion of the first phase of a new expansion with an open house. The expansion, part of a significant investment, has increased the hospital's capacity from 15 to 25 critical access beds. The new wing includes six private rooms equipped with advanced technology such as Hillrom Smartbeds, enhanced accommodations for larger patients, a wound care center, and two emergency department rooms. Additionally, the hospital now features an expanded lab offering advanced inpatient and outpatient in-house services. This development aims to provide high-quality healthcare to residents of Osage County and surrounding areas locally, reducing the need for travel to larger cities like Oklahoma City or Tulsa. Key figures from Rural Wellness and Avem Health Partners, including Rural Wellness Fairfax CEO Hunter Thoms and Rural Wellness Founder Dr. Elizabeth Pusey, spoke at the event. An HBO crew was also present to film the opening for a documentary. The new wing was scheduled to open to patients on May 1, 2022.

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