Alliance Designates Methodist as the Official Healthcare Partner of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum
MEMPHIS, April 15, 2015 – The Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum today announced a new exclusive partnership with Methodist Healthcare, focusing on population health management and community wellness initiatives, with an emphasis on urging Memphians to make positive, small choices throughout daily life in pursuit of better health. The relationship will also promote a variety of Methodist’s services, including its vast primary care network with same-day appointment scheduling and health tips via the Methodist mobile app.
“Aligning with Methodist Healthcare was a natural fit for us as we both strive to nurture a Greater Memphis,” said President of Business Operations Jason Wexler. “We’re extremely pleased to unite with Methodist and grow awareness of the impressive and progressive steps they have undertaken and are planning to undertake to advance community health and wellness.”
Methodist Healthcare includes seven hospitals, 23 primary care clinics and multiple specialty clinics. Methodist’s Memphis Hospitals were once again ranked Best in the Memphis-metro area by U.S. News & World Report for 2014-2015. The annual U.S News Best rankings, now in their 25th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients.
"We are very excited to team up with the Memphis Grizzlies as the official healthcare partner of our city's NBA team," said Gary Shorb, Chief Executive Officer, Methodist Healthcare. "Our mission of providing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for every corner of Memphis and the Mid-South parallels the far-reaching fan base of the Grizzlies. Our pride for Memphis shows in everything we do, and that's why we felt this partnership would be beneficial for not only us, but for Grizzlies fans everywhere."
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ABOUT METHODIST HEALTHCARE:
Methodist Healthcare is an integrated health care delivery system based in Memphis, Tenn. Founded in 1918 by The United Methodist Church to help meet the growing needs for quality health care in the Mid-South, Methodist has grown from one hospital into a seven-hospital system that also includes a home health agency, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities, hospice residence and physician practices serving the Memphis and Mid-South area. For four consecutive years, Methodist has been named the best hospital in Memphis by U.S. News and World Report, has consistently been named one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the country and has been honored by The Commercial Appeal as a Top Workplace. The Memphis hospitals are licensed as one and with 1,765 licensed beds and about 60,000 inpatient admissions, Methodist is the third largest hospital in the country. With 12,000 associates, Methodist is the second largest private employer in Memphis. For more information visit www.methodisthealth.org.