Baptist Health Care Expansion – A Stronger Baptist, A Healthier Community

Letter to Employees

We know how important delivering high quality health care is to you. That’s why we are excited to announce Baptist Health Care is acquiring West Florida Hospital. We’re proud to bring together the best technology, services and expertise for continued superior quality health care from Baptist Health Care, a name that we are proud to represent.

As you know, Baptist Health Care excels as a nationally-recognized leader, proving that a highly motivated and engaged workforce can consistently deliver award-winning quality and world-class customer satisfaction. Combining the strengths of both organizations is the smart choice to enhance and expand services that meet the needs of our patients and the community.

With this new opportunity, our patients and community can count on:

• Maximized delivery of and access to services with newer facilities and more than 60 locations to enhance the quality of life in our community.
• Strengthened locally owned, not-for-profit health care system.
• Continued commitment to the growing health care needs of the poor and uninsured—a hallmark of the Baptist Health Care Mission.

For more information about this exciting expansion, please browse this Web site or call (850) 434-4080.

Thank you for your service and dedication to Baptist Health Care. We look forward to strengthening our commitment to you and our community while continuing our Vision of becoming the best health care system in America.

Sincerely,