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December 08, 2011

Penrose-St. Francis Enters Agreement with Peak Vista

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Penrose-St. Francis Health Services has entered into an agreement to sell the former Penrose Community Hospital, 3205 N. Academy Blvd., to Peak Vista Community Health Centers. As part of the transaction, Penrose-St. Francis discounted the fair-market value by $1.5 million as a capital donation to Peak Vista.

 “The addition of this new property allows us a wonderful opportunity to serve more people for primary outpatient care in the Pikes Peak Region.” said Pam McManus, President & CEO of Peak Vista. “We are extremely thankful for our partnership with Penrose-St. Francis as our missions align to provide exceptional care for people facing access barriers in our community.”

This facility was closed in 2008 when Penrose-St. Francis moved all inpatient services to the new St. Francis Medical Center at Woodmen Rd. and Powers Blvd. Penrose-St. Francis continued to operate Penrose Community Urgent Care and other outpatient services in the building and those will remain open.

 “We’ve been talking a lot lately about community partnerships to enhance health care in Colorado Springs,” said Margaret Sabin, president and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. “This is just one more example of how we are joining forces with another healthcare provider to continue our mission of improving the health of our community.”

About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to provide exceptional healthcare for people facing access barriers.” Established in 1971, Peak Vista annually offers primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 65,000 El Paso and Teller residents most from working families without health insurance. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit or contact Randy Hylton, Director of Communications at 719-344-6659.

About Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care facility offering a full complement of emergency, medical and surgical services. Penrose-St. Francis was named was of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by HealthGrades, the only recipient in Colorado. Penrose-St. Francis is part of Centura Health, Colorado’s largest hospital and health care network delivering advanced care to more than half a million people each year, across 13 hospitals, seven senior living communities, medical clinics, Flight For Life® and home care and hospice services. Penrose-St. Francis’ and Centura's strength lies in the ability to offer a team of connected networks and shared resources to deliver accessible, reliable and cost-effective health care across the state. For more information about Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, visit .

We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities.

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