Regency Hospital Company Opens in Indiana

Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana began taking long term acute care patients this week.

ALPHARETTA, GA (PRWEB) July 25, 2003 -- Regency Hospital Company today announced the opening of its newest hospital Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana located in East Chicago, Indiana. Regency Hospital is a 38-bed hospital which is located within St. Catherine Hospital. Regency Hospital is a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital that will treat medically complex patients who have suffered recent catastrophic illness or injury and require an extended length of stay, typically longer than 14 days, in an acute care environment.

We are delighted to be working with St. Catherine Hospital. They are part of the Community Healthcare System and we are honored to have a relationship with them," commented Rod Laughlin, President and CEO of Regency Hospital Company.

St. Catherine Hospital Administrator Jo Ann Birdzell says she is pleased about the new development. Regency Hospital brings to Northwest Indiana and the south suburban Chicago communities an important service that will help local residents stay close to loved ones in need of long term acute care," Birdzell said. By providing ancillary and other support service to this 'hospital within a hospital, we are helping to ensure that our communities have access to the finest care available."

Regency Hospital Company has appointed Mr. David Berkey, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital. David Berkey is an excellent choice for Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana. His vast healthcare experience coupled with his knowledge of the healthcare marketplace make an excellent fit for this market," stated Mr. Laughlin. Mr. Berkey is highly experienced in Business Development and Physician Relations and will guide the hospital in creating an outstanding clinical LTAC program," he continued.

Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana is planning a grand opening celebration to introduce the hospital to the healthcare community.

Regency Hospital Company is a rapidly growing national network of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals throughout the United States.