The president of Franciscan St. James Health on Tuesday described as “very exciting” the company’s sweeping reorganization plan for its two Southland hospitals.
The Franciscan Alliance Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved a $137 million project that will substantially change the way that medical services are provided at the Olympia Fields and Chicago Heights hospitals. President Arnie Kimmel said the goal is to reduce the total cost of care while enhancing its quality as well as operational efficiency…Please click here to read Steve Metsch’s story in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.