Hospital de la Concepción acquires San Germán Metropolitan Hospital

Hospital de la Concepción in San Germán

By THE STAR STAFF

Hospital de la Concepción in San Germán announced on Wednesday its strategic decision to acquire San Germán Metropolitan Hospital, a key facility within the Metro Pavía Health System hospital network, for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition is part of a comprehensive multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at significantly enhancing medical services available in the southern region of Puerto Rico. The project includes plans to add acute care beds, modernize operating rooms, and expand various healthcare services to meet the growing needs of the community.

San Germán Metropolitan Hospital is situated on Javilla Street in the heart of the city, just a short distance from the historic Porta Coeli Church. Currently, the facility is equipped with 82 licensed beds, five operating rooms, and a dedicated six-bed intensive care unit (ICU), making it a vital resource for local residents requiring medical attention.

“This transaction reinforces our commitment to the community and allows us to provide services to the residents of San Germán, bringing healthcare closer to them,” said Gustavo A. Almodóvar, the executive director of the Hospital de la Concepción board of trustees.

The transaction is anticipated to be finalized by Sept. 30, pending the approval and issuance of necessary permits from the Department of Health. The timeline indicates a deliberate and cautious approach to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

In addition to enhancing services, the acquisition presents an opportunity for the current workforce of the San Germán Metropolitan Hospital, officials noted. A total of 150 staff members will be eligible to interview for new positions that may open up as a result of the integration into Hospital de la Concepción, highlighting the hospital’s focus on retaining talent and ensuring job security for existing employees.

The purchase follows Hospital de la Concepción’s recent acquisition of two diagnostic and treatment centers located in the municipalities of Sabana Grande and Hormigueros. The continued expansion is a significant step toward building a more comprehensive La Concepción Health System aimed at offering an integrated and accessible healthcare network for the communities involved, Almodóvar said.