St. Luke's Transition Going Well

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By Aimee Burnett

JEROME, Idaho (KMVT-TV) - Back in October, St. Benedict’s in Jerome became part of the St. Luke’s family.

It was a big adjustment because the hospital had been known as St. Benedicts since the 1950s.

But, after more than four months it seems the transition is going well.

"Our biggest effort right now is really relationship building with all the staff and physicians. So, we really set out on a plan to develop those relationships, get to know one another because that's really going to mark our success going forward," said Jim Angle, St. Luke’s Magic Valley CEO.

Angle explains that things are mostly the same at the hospital.

Going forward they hope to start a strategic planning process.

This will involve community focus groups. As well as, the hospital board and doctor
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