Methodist Healthcare Partnership

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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 &amp; 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."

Fans  who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies throughout the 2015 NBA Playoffs can  purchase tickets to Round 1 Home Games 1 and 2, available now, or 2015-16  Season Tickets by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com. For more information on the Grizzlies, ‘like’  Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz).

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.

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Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum enter into long-term partnership with Methodist Healthcare

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