Trinity Mother Frances to Become Part of CHRISTUS Health

TYLER – Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics announced Thursday that it has signed a letter of intent to become part of CHRISTUS Health, an international, faith-based, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Irving. According to a news release, the move “will greatly strengthen both organizations, improving access to care for patients and expanding each organization’s service offerings.” Lindsey Bradley, President and Chief Executive Officer of TMFHC, says in the release that CHRISTUS “shares our faith-based values and dedication to quality care.” TMFHC CEO Ray Thompson adds that the move “will solidify world-class healthcare in East Texas for decades to come,” according to the release. Ernie Sadau, Chief Executive Officer for CHRISTUS Health says the teamup “will forge a stronger Catholic healthcare system East Texans will depend on for years to come.”

Once the merger is complete, and subject to formal approval by the CHRISTUS Health Board of Directors, four TMF representatives will join the CHRISTUS Health Board. Those will include Lindsey Bradley and Ray Thompson, one representative from the Trinity Clinic, and one Sister from TMFHC’s sponsoring congregation, the Catholic order of the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth. The Catholic order of the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth will become a third sponsoring congregation of CHRISTUS Health, in addition to its two founding sponsoring congregations, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio.

Tyler Economic Development Council President/CEO Tom Mullins strongly backs the move. Mullins tells KTBB it represents “a lot of new investment, a lot of growth for Tyler and East Texas.” Mullins adds that TMFHC appears to be growing “exponentially,” going from “a regional footprint to having a partner that’s international.”