On Friday, St. Francis Bristow held its grand opening and blessing of the hospital. Attended by the community, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, Senator Todd Golihaire and Mayor Kris Wyatt, the The celebrant was Reverend Robert Kim, Pastor at St. Joseph’s Church, Bristow; Readers were Ryan Powell , St. Francis Bristow supervisor and Monica Winford, APRN, NP and intercession by Kyle Hilbert. Oklahoma House Speaker.
The following is a press release from St. Francis.
“In a continued effort to protect and expand access to healthcare in rural Oklahoma, Saint Francis Health System hosted a grand opening and blessing at the Bristow Hospital, to mark the successful completion of the transition to the Saint Francis Health System. This event marks a major step in preserving essential healthcare services for Bristow and the surrounding communities, ensuring that residents continue to receive world-class
See Blessing, Page Two
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Saint Francis began serving Bristow in 2023 with the opening of Warren Clinic Bristow. This new partnership builds on that foundation, offering expanded access to critical services like emergency care, imaging, physical therapy and laboratory services. Bristow residents now benefit from a direct connection to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa with a streamlined pathway to advanced care and Level-I trauma care when needed.
Saint Francis is committed to long-term investment in rural healthcare, and this transition demonstrates the system's dedication to sustaining and growing healthcare resources in the region. Through this partnership, Saint Francis will continue to serve as the trusted, long-term partner of Bristow, ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare services for generations to come.