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Renaissance Hospital in Groves is now under new management. Hospital spokesperson Dorraine Smith confirmed to 12 News the sale was made official October 29.

The hospital Monday Afternoon released the following statement:

NEWS RELEASE

RENAISSANCE HOSPITAL GROVES HAS NEW OWNERS


On October 29, 2009, Renaissance Hospital Groves was purchased by Nguyen Healthcare Holding, LLC, solely owned by Steve Nguyen, a long time resident of the community. S & E Healthcare Groves-Operations, LLC will be the managing entity of Renaissance Hospital Groves. Steve Nguyen, a local business man and his wife, Eileen, who has extensive experience in healthcare, in conjunction with their CEO Michael McEachern, will do everything possible to make this a smooth transition for employees and Medical staff.

On October 30, 2009, the Nguyens held their first employee meeting to announce the new ownership and discuss the direction and positive future of the hospital. The meeting was well received and the employees expressed positive feelings to the new local involvement.

Mr. Nguyen became committed to buying the hospital February 27, 2009 when he saw a Renaissance Hospital employee carrying out her personal belongings with tears in her eyes. That was the day Renaissance Hospital Groves was told they would have to shut their doors and cease operations. “The community needs this hospital and I want to make sure they have the quality healthcare they deserve “states Mr. Nguyen.

The Nguyens are community people dedicated to making Renaissance Hospital Groves a stable and permanent part of the community, providing quality healthcare, pure and simple.

Renaissance Hospital Groves is a full service acute care hospital with focal points on exemplary care and distinctive service in surgery, emergency medicine, diagnostics, intensive care, and cardiology. It encompasses inpatient and outpatient services with state of the art Diagnostic and Imaging Departments, Fast Track System Emergency Department concentrating on industrial accidents and minor emergencies. The highly technical Surgical Department specializes in Bariatric (surgical weight loss); Orthopedic; Ear, Nose, and Throat; Cardiovascular; and general surgery. Dedicated programs include Outpatient Diabetes Education and Obesity Surgery Specialists (OSS). Obesity Surgery Specialists offer a comprehensive program including educational seminars, Lap Band and Gastric Bypass surgery, nutritional counseling and support groups.

On November 14, 2009, Renaissance Hospital Groves will be giving back to the community with a special event featuring Kosmic Pearl, a Janis Joplin tribute band. Come out and meet the community people dedicated to providing you with quality healthcare at Renaissance Hospital Groves.