Saint Francis Takes Over Oklahoma Hospital

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The Bristow (Okla.) Hospital Authority has joined Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System under a five-year lease agreement, with the facility temporarily operating as a 24/7 urgent care while the emergency room licensure process is completed. Once that is done, the hospital will transition back to a full emergency room, and other services like primary care, lab, imaging, and physical therapy will continue.

Why it matters

This takeover allows Saint Francis Health System to expand its presence in the Bristow area, which it has served since 2023 through its Warren Clinic location. The transition to urgent care and then full emergency services aims to ensure continued healthcare access for the local community.

The details

Under the lease agreement, the Bristow hospital facility will remain owned by the city of Bristow, while Saint Francis Health System will operate it as Saint Francis Bristow. The health system received approval from the Bristow City Council for the takeover in late November 2025.

• The takeover agreement was approved by the Bristow City Council in late November 2025.
• The facility is expected to transition from urgent care to full emergency room services in the coming weeks.

What’s next

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