High Point Regional Health officially became part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family on Saturday, September 1, and has a new name, Wake Forest Baptist Health – High Point Medical Center. The new name reflects the reach of High Point Medical Center’s existing health care services and popularity with patients beyond the region.
With 351 licensed beds and more than 2,600 employees, including more than 130 physicians, High Point Medical Center serves more than 300,000 patients each year, in 41 locations across four counties.
Last fall, Wake Forest Baptist and UNC Health Care signed a letter of intent in which Wake Forest Baptist would acquire and integrate High Point Regional and its affiliates into their health care system. In March 2018, a definitive agreement advanced the process to transition ownership.
“Our community hospital has had a rich history of providing exceptional health services to the people of this region,” said Jeff Horney, chair of the High Point Medical Center board of trustees. “With our alignment with Wake Forest Baptist, we are positioned to be even stronger than ever with the ability to provide a broader range of patient care services and programs. This is truly another exciting step forward for High Point!”