Holtorf Medical Group Announces First Franchise With Heartland Regional Medical Center

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holtorf Medical Group, a leading integrative medical facility based in California, is proud to announce the opening of its newest franchise center, the Holtorf Medical Group of St. Joseph in association with Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. Led by founder and Medical Director Dr. Kent Holtorf, the Holtorf Medical Group aims to fill a void in the healthcare industry of exceptional healthcare practices that cater locally to patients who suffer from conditions that are poorly treated in the insurance model of healthcare, including those with thyroid dysfunction, fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, hormone imbalance and obesity.  

"Everyday patients from across the country contact us to seek our treatments in their area and we are excited to finally bring our innovative and evidence-based treatments to the Midwest. We look forward to a successful partnership with Heartland Health Hospital," explained Kent Holtorf, M.D., Holtorf Medical Group, President and CEO.

Combining cutting edge therapies and signature treatments of the Holtorf Medical Group with the quality healthcare at Heartland, patients are now able to access the latest treatments and services that American healthcare has to offer. Heartland Regional Medical Center has proven to be the ideal location to partner with the Holtorf Medical Group, as they are the recent recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor awarded to organizations for quality and organizational performance of excellence. This award signifies the standard of healthcare that the Holtorf Medical Group is looking to build upon.  

"Our mission and vision are built upon providing the best and safest care while improving the health of our community. Bringing the Holtorf Medical program to our region is another way we are fulfilling that promise. This program will help us further expand our treatment and service options ultimately helping our patients live better, more productive lives," Mark Laney, M.D., Heartland Health, President and CEO.

"Holtorf medical clinic provides our patients with the latest in treatment protocols that can drastically improve the quality of their lives. We are fortunate to be able to partner with Dr. Holtorf to offer this to our community," R. Scott Koelliker RN, MSA, Heartland Health, Clinic Administrator.

The Holtorf Medical Group, which will unveil new locations throughout the year, will provide patients across the country with the opportunity to receive 360 degrees of effective care. The franchise option caters to patients of all incomes and to doctors looking to be able to provide the best care for their patients without insurance company restrictions. Dr. Holtorf and the Holtorf Medical Group provide extensive initial and ongoing training to ensure each center provides the most progressive and innovative evidence-based therapies and remains a center of excellence.

In addition to the new location in St. Joseph, MO, the Holtorf Medical Group will next expand to Pasadena, CA led by Dr. Christopher Sterrett. This new location will open later this year.

DR. KENT HOLTORF of Holtorf Medical Group: Kent Holtorf, M.D., is the medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group, Inc, Center for Hormone Imbalance Hypothyroidism and Fatigue located in Los Angeles. He founded Holtorf Medical Group in 2001 and continues to treat patients from across the country and abroad. www.holtorfmed.com

Heartland Regional Medical Center: Heartland Health is a regional medical center that is on course to become a benchmark as one of the best health organizations in the nation. Founded in St. Joseph in 1984, Heartland seeks to improve the health of area individuals and communities and to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place, at the right cost with outcomes second to none. Commitment to this mission has enabled Heartland Health to become the leader in healthcare in Midwest. www.heartland-health.com

SOURCE Holtorf Medical Group