IT'S OFFICIAL: HCA purchase of Frisbie is now a done deal

Initial projects will permit FMH to provide much needed, new services to the Rochester community including behavioral health. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - HCA Healthcare's Capital Division today announced the completion of the purchase of Frisbie Memorial Hospital, with one of its first major projects to be the construction of a psychiatric area within the hospital's emergency department.

Part of the project will include replacing the current MRI and constructing a pharmacy clean room. These improvements will permit FMH to provide much needed, new services to the Rochester community including behavioral health.

CEO Jeff Scionti ... 'The agreement to bring Frisbie into the HCA Healthcare family will allow Frisbie to continue its 100 years of service to the community for future generations.'

"For more than 100 years Frisbie Memorial Hospital has served the Rochester community and, together, we are excited to continue this legacy of caring for many years to come," said Tim McManus, HCA Healthcare's Capital Division president.

In addition, a key component of the agreement is the establishment of a new foundation that will provide substantial annual investments dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the citizens of Rochester.

"HCA Healthcare is a best-in-class healthcare operator that offers advantages on a scale that would be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve otherwise," said Brian Hughes, Board Chair of Frisbie Memorial Hospital. "We are excited for the future, but we are thankful for all those who showed such great dedication through this transition."

Jeff Scionti, previously CEO at HCA Healthcare's Parkland Medical Center, has been named CEO of Frisbie Memorial Hospital.

"I am proud and honored to be taking on the responsibility of Frisbie Memorial Hospital CEO and to be able to work with such a professional and talented team of staff, physicians, advanced practitioners, and volunteers." said Scionti. "The agreement to bring Frisbie into the HCA Healthcare family will allow Frisbie to continue its 100 years of service to the community for the future generations."

The division is working closely and in partnership with hospital leadership, employees, and physicians to ensure a smooth transition for patients and the community. Frisbie Memorial Hospital is located at 11 Whitehall Road in Rochester, NH. The purchase also included an occupational health clinic, two walk-in clinics, 15 practice locations, and two offsite lab draw centers throughout Strafford County.

About Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Frisbie Memorial Hospital (FMH), a 112-licensed bed acute care facility, was founded in 1916 by Dr. Walter Roberts and nurse Minnie Eagle to serve the needs of the Rochester community.

The hospital and its comprehensive network of medical providers are committed to delivering the highest quality care. Through the adoption of best medical and surgical practices, designed to improve the care and recovery of patients, Frisbie has been recognized as a leader in the areas of patient safety, hospital safety, surgical safety, and patient satisfaction, and is a trusted part of the Seacoast healthcare system.

About HCA Healthcare's Capital Division

Richmond-based HCA Healthcare's Capital Division is comprised of 19 hospitals, seven freestanding emergency rooms, and over 155 physician practices in four states: Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and New Hampshire. In New Hampshire, the division operates three hospitals, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital; two freestanding emergency centers, Dover Emergency and Seabrook Emergency; one urgent care center, Parkland Urgent Care at Salem; three Occupational Health Centers; two walk-in clinics; and 35 physician practices.