Saint Francis Hospital Therapy Connection history

The New Britain Rest Home, as it was originally known, was founded by Mayor George J. Coyle and Doctor William J. Watson in 1941, and staffed by the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

In 1946, the original part of what is now Roper Hospital was constructed.

1950: The Rehabilitation Program begins with speech language voice therapy, physical and occupational therapy.

That dream became reality when Saint Francis Hospital opened its doors in 1960.

In order to meet patient care requirements, as well as the demands of a rapidly growing population in southeast Tulsa, the hospital was expanded in 1969 to 735 adult and pediatric beds and bassinets.

A major milestone occurred on December 3, 1975 - the 15th anniversary of the hospital - when the Natalie Warren Bryant Cancer Center opened its doors.

During 1979, Saint Francis Hospital launched many new services.

Warren Clinic The first area Warren Clinic was established in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in January 1988.

That vision became Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital which opened in 1989.

1993: The Neurobehavioral Program is created to treat individuals with behavior issues resulting from brain injuries.

The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis In 1995, The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis was established.

In November 1997, Medical Care Associates of Tulsa (MCAT) joined Warren Clinic.

Saint Francis Hospital at Broken Arrow Saint Francis Hospital at Broken Arrow officially became part of the Saint Francis Health System in January 1998; yet, the history uniting the two began a decade earlier.

2004: A 28-bed satellite opens on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

In December of 2005, the physicians and staff of Springer Clinic became a part of Warren Clinic.

2007: Our outpatient Neuromuscular Center opens.

In 2008, services and staff moved to the newly dedicated Saint Francis Hospital South, located down the street at 91st Street and Hwy 169.

On November 1, 2010, Roper St Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital opened.

2011: The eight-bed Cardiac Medical Unit opens, offering rehabilitation for LVAD (left ventricular assist device) and congestive heart failure patients.

2012: The Autism Center opens, providing outpatient services to children on the autism spectrum.

Saint Francis Trauma Emergency Center and Patient Tower The eight-story, 500,000-square-foot patient tower and Trauma Emergency Center (TEC) opened in early September of 2014.

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee In April, 2017, Eastar Health System and affiliated clinics became part of Saint Francis Health System.

2018: The Autism Center earns the highest recognition as the Nation’s First Level Three Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP).