Here's the article...St. Francis to take on OSU medical residents
By World Staff
9/5/2008 9:09 PM
St. Francis Health System agreed Friday to take on Oklahoma State University’s medical residency program beginning July 1, 2009, to ensure the longevity of OSU’s osteopathic medical school.
But the fate of its primary teaching hospital, OSU Medical Center, is unclear.
“We are extremely pleased with this agreement,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “OSU will transition its graduate medical education programs from OSU to St. Francis, thereby making hospitals within the St. Francis Health System our new teaching sites for the majority of interns, residents and fellows.”
He said certain programs within the teaching system would not transition to St. Francis, but those details would be announced at a later date.
Rumors about the possible residency program move have been circulating for weeks. Opponents fear the move will mean the end for OSU Medical Center, an aging facility with a history of serving Tulsa’s indigent population.
Five months ago, Ardent Health Services agreed to sell the hospital for a nominal $5 million to a public trust to be set up by Oklahoma State University by June 30, 2009. The hospital and all its equipment is valued between $140 million and $150 million. Under the plan, OSU was charged with finding
a partner firm to manage the hospital but has been unable to do so.
Hargis said the residents will begin their programs July 1, 2009, the day following expiration of an agreement with Ardent Health System. Nashville-based Ardent owns Hillcrest HealthCare System, which includes OSU Medical Center.
Ardent officials were unavailable for comment Friday.
With the comic, you get the gist of what's going on politically with my hospital. Wow, I sure would like to thank the person who drew this. :)
6 comments:
I heard at work today about OSU hospital. I think it is time to get people together and start lobbying somewhere. I would even participate if needed (even though I have no love for OSU). I was sad to hear this news. Good luck!
Hmm...whoever drew it is pretty good, and quite clever. ;)
Richard, this is Amanda, Debbie's friend.
What are your thoughts on ear coning? My mom always did this to us as a child. My husband has a MAJOR ear wax problem. Would this help?
Thanks!
Hi amanda... Ear coning? Well, I've asked otologist (ear only specialists) about this. They never give me a straight forward answer about it, only that they don't suggest it. I'll have to follow with more details after I look into it a bit more. The best for ear wax is a softener like sweet oil (mineral oil) or olive oil. A couple drops a night will soften the wax so the natural ear hairs can move the wax out. This takes a couple of weeks to a month too work. Wax in normal amounts is a good thing... I'll make a blog for details.
My Mom used to ear cone all the time. It was fun/gross to watch. Interesting stuff!
I am going to try the oil recommendation for my husband! Sounds easy to me!
Does that mean your program is moving to St Francis??
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