The final acquisition of the 302-bed medical campus is expected to be completed late this year.
A parking lot sign for the Alvarado Hospital emergency room directs visitors to the Alvarado Hospital Medical Center emergency room, Jan. 13, 2016.
UC San Diego Health is preparing to welcome Alvarado Hospital Medical Center into its network, following last month's UC Regents approval of the $200 million purchase from Prime Healthcare.Located in the College Area, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center has served its community for more than 50 years. The facility includes a new emergency department accredited for geriatric care as well as comprehensive behavioral health, medical and surgical services.
"UC San Diego Health looks forward to collaborating with the extraordinary physicians, nurses and staff at Alvarado Hospital and inviting them to be part of our team," Maysent added.
"With significant investments and dedicated service to our patients over the past 13 years, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center has now reached the point where divestiture to a world-class academic institution like UC San Diego Health will lead to a new era for this award-winning community hospital," said Dr. Kavitha Bhatia, chief medical officer of strategy for Prime Healthcare.UCSD Health will work with various regulatory partners to ensure a smooth continuum of care.
"More than 700 positions will be transitioned to employment at UC San Diego Health," said Tonya Jackman Hampton, chief human resources officer for UCSD Health."Multiple employee forums will be held to help explain the opportunities and benefits of employment at the university and to help future team members navigate the application process.
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