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Baptist to add 40 beds, PAM Health to build new rehab hospital. Pensacola News Journal Oct. 20, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT * Baptist Hospital will add 40 acute care beds, increasing its capacity from 279 to 319 beds. The new beds are expected to open in March or April 2027 * PAM Health will build a freestanding 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital at Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile. It's estimated to open in either late 2028 or early 2029 * The expanded partnership addresses growing demand for hospital care across Northwest Florida and South Alabama, driven partly by population growth and an aging population To meet the community's growing demand for medical services, Baptist Health Care and PAM Health are expanding their partnership to add 40 acute care beds at Baptist Hospital and build a new 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Nine Mile Road. The revised agreement will increase Baptist Hospital's bed count from 279 to 319 while allowing PAM Health to develop a larger, freestanding rehabilitation facility at Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile. The changes represent a shift from the organizations' original plans, announced in early 2025, to establish a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital inside the Henderson Health Center on Baptist's main campus. Instead, Baptist will retain that space and convert it into a 40-bed acute care unit, while PAM Health will build a separate rehabilitation hospital. Brett Aldridge, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Baptist Health Care, said the organizations reconsidered their original plans as Baptist's need for additional acute care beds became increasingly apparent. "What we really need on our campus is additional hospital beds," Aldridge said. Aldridge attributed the growing demand to an increasing and aging population, noting that rising hospital utilization is not unique to Baptist. "Our community has a very clear need for additional inpatient acute care beds," Aldridge said. "This collaboration with PAM Health allows us to address critical capacity needs at Baptist Hospital while investing together in a bigger vision for the rehabilitation needs of our community." The partnership allows Baptist to retain the Henderson Health Center space for its own inpatient needs while giving PAM Health an opportunity to build a larger rehabilitation facility designed specifically for patients recovering from serious illnesses and injuries. Expansion addresses growing regional demand. The plans are meant to ensure the community's growing needs for more hospital and rehabilitation care can be met. For Baptist, converting the Henderson Health Center space into an acute care unit will increase the number of patients the hospital can accommodate. For PAM Health, constructing a freestanding hospital will allow the organization to expand its planned rehabilitation services while developing facilities specifically designed for intensive therapy. "By expanding both inpatient capacity and rehabilitation services, we are creating greater access to high-quality care for our growing region," Aldridge said. "We are grateful for a partner whose mission and values align with our commitment to serving this community." The 40 new acute care beds at Baptist Hospital are expected to become operational in spring 2027, around March or April. PAM Health's 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is estimated to open in either late 2028 or early 2029. New rehabilitation hospital will offer specialized care. The new PAM Health hospital will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for patients who no longer require acute hospital treatment but still need intensive therapy and medical supervision before they can safely return home. Those patients may include people recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other serious medical conditions. Anthony Misitano, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of PAM Health, said the agreement creates an opportunity to develop a larger, purpose-built rehabilitation hospital without the limitations of converting space inside an existing facility. "When Baptist Health Care identified an urgent need for additional acute care capacity, we recognized an opportunity to think bigger," Misitano said. "A freestanding, 60-bed hospital allows us to design a rehabilitation hospital without space constraints, featuring state-of-the-art therapy gyms and robust clinical programs that will serve as a true destination for patients recovering from serious injury or illness." Misitano said rehabilitation plays a critical role in preventing hospital readmissions and helping patients continue their recovery after being discharged from acute care. The new facility will be designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services, with treatment plans tailored to patients' individual conditions and recovery goals. "Patients leaving acute care hospitals like Baptist often require an extra level of specialized therapy to prevent readmissions and to build upon their progress," he said.

Nevada Donor Network partners with PAM Health to expand donation opportunities for communities across Nevada. RENO, Nev. (Oct. 9, 2026) - Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is proud to announce a partnership with PAM Health, where it will now serve as the organization's sole designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for all organ, eye and tissue donation in Nevada. This partnership allows for a more seamless donation process, ensuring Nevada's communities have access to the opportunity to save and heal others through donation. "We are thrilled to partner with Pam Health to expand our mission of saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation," said Heather Osipowicz, Director of Donation Development for Nevada Donor Network. "By working together, we can provide patients and their families more opportunities to give the gift of life, making a profound impact on those in need." Building on several established PAM Health partnerships in Clark County, Nevada Donor Network's new alliance with PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno enables both organizations to engage with the community about the life-saving impact of donation throughout the state. Nevada Donor Network now partners with PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson and PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno. "Working alongside Nevada Donor Network as its sole organ procurement organization partner enables us to support a life-saving mission by offering hope to patients awaiting transplants and honoring the generosity of donor families," said Sam Billing, Division President at PAM Health. "Our partnership with Nevada Donor Network plays a pivotal role in advancing this mission." About Nevada Donor Network Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is the federally designated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Nevada. Established in 1987, NDN is one of 55 OPO's in the United States. In partnership with The Donor Network, a multi-state operator of organ procurement organizations with decades of experience, including South Florida Donor Network, NDN is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. NDN works collaboratively with hospitals, donor families, and communities to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and advance medical science. The organization is a member of Donate Life Nevada, an affiliate of Donate Life America, whose efforts are to encourage the community to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. For more information, visit NVDonor.org. About PAM Health PAM Health, PAM Health, based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides post-acute healthcare services through more than 100 long-term acute care hospitals, medical rehabilitation hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, as well as wound care clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 23 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with loyal, dedicated, and highly trained staff, to be the most trusted and impactful source for healthcare services in every community it serves. Learn more at PAMHealth.com. Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is proud to announce a partnership with Carson Valley Health (CVH), where it will now serve as the hospital's designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for all organ, eye and tissue donation. This partnership allows for a more seamless donation process, ensuring Nevada's rural communities have access... March 12, 2025 Las Vegas/Reno, Nev. (January 7, 2025) - Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Department of Education have collaborated to launch the first-ever statewide curriculum for teachers and students to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The curriculum was developed in response to a requirement... January 8, 2025 Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is excited to announce another record-breaking year of honoring heroic donors while saving and healing more lives than ever before. In 2025, Nevada Donor Network (NDN) rose to the challenge, achieving growth across key measures of donation, earning recognition as a Tier 1A Organ Procurement Organization... January 6, 2026