Regent Surgical Health Structures Joint Venture with St. Joseph Health System and Advanced Surgery Institute

Deal Marks 18th Hospital / Physician Joint Venture for Surgery Center Management & Development Company Chicago, IL – (Feb. 7, 2013) – Regent Surgical Health, an industry leading surgery center management and development company specializing in hospital / physician joint ventures, and its physician partners at the Advanced Surgery Institute (ASI), this month announced a joint venture with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the St. Joseph Health System. Our specialty is bringing highly successful surgeons together with highly successful hospitals in a way that ensures long-term mutual success,” says Regent CEO, Tom Mallon. “Eighteen of our 24 ambulatory surgery center (ASC) partners in the U.S. and Europe have now entered into joint ventures with leading hospitals.” Located in the heart of Santa Rosa, California, Advanced Surgery Institute opened in 2010. Its 19 physician partners specialize in ENT, orthopedic and spine surgery, pain management, cardiology and podiatry. The center is exploring opportunities to add additional specialties including GI, endoscopy and urology. “This partnership brings tremendous value for our physician partners and our patients,” says Stefan Zechowy, MD, an ear, nose and throat surgeon who is president of the ASI’s board of directors. “Aligning with Santa Rosa Memorial further strengthens our relationship in the community with the region’s major healthcare provider, who shares our commitment to quality and service.” Founded in 1950, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is part of the Sisters of St. Joseph Health System. The hospital is a state-of-the-art, 278-bed acute care facility providing a wide range of specialty services. “We’re proud to establish this partnership with Regent Surgical Health and the outstanding physicians of ASI, with whom we have worked closely in patient care throughout their careers,” says Kevin Klockenga, CEO of St. Joseph Health’s Northern California region. “It is consistent with our founders’ vision to partner with others in maintaining and expanding access to much-needed medical care, and to promote residents’ quality of life in our community.” About Advanced Surgery Institute The Advanced Surgery Institute offers a wide range of surgical procedures in a cutting edge 7,000 square-foot facility in Santa Rosa, California. ASI was designed to provide patients with a more efficient and less stressful environment by offering a safe, convenient, high quality alternative to inpatient hospitalization. The Institute’s specialties include ENT, orthopedic and spine surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, cardiology and podiatry. For more information visit: http://advancedsurgeryinstitutesantarosa.com/ About Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 278 bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of specialty services. The region’s only Level II Trauma Center, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital serves Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake County. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, Santa Rosa’s mission is to continually improve the health and quality of the lives of people in the communities we serve. For more information visit: www.stjosephhealth.org