Halsen Healthcare Finalizes Purchase of Watsonville Hospital

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Halsen Healthcare today announced the completion of the purchase of Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, CA, from Quorum Health (NYSE: QC) in Brentwood, TN.

“Halsen Healthcare is excited and honored to become a member of the Watsonville community. It is our mission to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the incredible team of physicians, nurses and employees to provide residents the innovative and compassionate care they deserve,” said Dan Brothman, Chairman and CEO of Halsen Healthcare. “With the ever-changing healthcare landscape that impacts us all, we must never waver in our commitment to treat patients with excellence, dignity, and respect. We are excited to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”

Watsonville Community Hospital is a 106-bed hospital with more than 200 doctors and 620 employees. Services include surgery, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care and an emergency department. Since 1895, the hospital has offered medical and surgical services to the culturally diverse city located along California's Central Coast.

“Watsonville Community Hospital is an important thread in the fabric of this tight-knit, hardworking community, and we are proud to welcome Halsen Healthcare to our family,” explained Terry Medina, Board Chairman of Watsonville Community Hospital. “By working together, we can continue the delivery of quality, affordable health care that positively impacts the community for many years to come.”

“Halsen Healthcare’s mission is to help hospitals such as Watsonville navigate the healthcare industry’s turbulent waters by providing thoughtful leadership and financial support to enable them to become innovative leaders in quality of care, patient satisfaction, and community contribution,” added Brothman. “With its talented team of experienced physicians and nurses, committed staff, and scenic location, Watsonville Community Hospital has the potential to thrive financially, continuing its tradition as Watsonville’s trusted healthcare provider,” added Brothman.

For more information about Watsonville Community Hospital, please log on to www.watsonvillehospital.com.

For information about Halsen Healthcare, please log on to www.halsenhealth.com.