WILMINGTON — Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Wilmington and Clinton Memorial Hospital have announced a strategic Orthopedic Surgery Service Line partnership. According to a news release, this effort reflects the commitment of both parties to enhance patient care and service quality in Wilmington and the surrounding region.

The two organizations are committed to delivering high-quality specialty services, integrating this support across Clinton Memorial Hospital’s continuum of care, and improving efficiency in providing these solutions. To better achieve these goals, this collaboration will help further optimize the Orthopedic Surgery Service Line at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

“The partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality orthopedic services to our community,” said Tom Daskalakis, CEO of Clinton Memorial Hospital. “By joining forces, we can tap into Beacon’s expertise and resources to further enhance the care we provide to our patients. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership holds.”

Andy Blankemeyer, CEO of Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Clinton Memorial Hospital to elevate the level of orthopedic services in the Wilmington area. By combining our expertise with Clinton Memorial Hospital’s exceptional team, we are confident that we can positively impact the local healthcare landscape.”

This partnership will involve Beacon providing services that will significantly contribute to the quality of patient care, patient satisfaction, and Clinton Memorial Hospital’s status as a Regional Center of Excellence for orthopedic services, according to the news release. The aim is to enhance the community’s access to high-quality orthopedic services, foster collaboration with local physicians to continually improve and expand services, align the interests of physicians and the hospital, implement national standards for Orthopedic services, provide physicians with a voice in clinical hospital operations, and support physicians in the region with a broader scope of value, services and improved communication regarding their patients.

By formalizing this partnership, Clinton Memorial Hospital and Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine intend to establish a clear framework for their collaboration, according to the release.

“Clinton Memorial Hospital and Beacon Orthopedics look forward to a successful and productive partnership that will raise the standard of orthopedic services in the region and ultimately improve the health and well-being of the community they serve,” the release states.