Physicials Surgical Hospitals marks 10 years as Best Places to Work in Healthcare

For the tenth year, Physicians Surgical Hospitals was named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 150 healthcare companies and providers recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

“I am extremely proud of our staff and physicians for the honor of being a Best Place to Work for 10 consecutive years. We have an awesome culture at Physicians Surgical Hospitals, and this award is a true reflection of that” said Bryan Bateman, CEO of Physicians Surgical Hospitals, in a news release.

Physicians Surgical Hospitals joins six other entities affiliated with Ardent Health Services, the hospital’s parent company based in Nashville, Tennessee, recognized on the list.

Modern Healthcare assesses company culture through a confidential employee survey and in-depth questionnaire assessing overall satisfaction, work-life balance, communication, policies and practices, and the work environment.

Physicians Surgical Hospitals, L.L.C. is a BSA and physician-owned award-winning surgical facility. The comprehensive healthcare organization is comprised of two surgical hospitals, Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, a physical therapy center, Quail Creek Physical Therapy and an imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo. For more information, please visit physurg.com. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates 30 hospitals and 200+ sites of care with more than 1,400 aligned providers in six states. Learn more at ArdentHealth.com.

WT Enterprise Center to provide ‘Blueprint’ for entrepreneurial success

Aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to build business success have a new Blueprint to follow, thanks to the WT Enterprise Center and America’s SBDC at WTAMU.

The units of WT’s Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business are launching Blueprint, a program focused on finding new successful ways to build start-up businesses.

“Participants of the Blueprint program will leave with a clear vision of what their business could possibly look like and what obstacles may present along the way,” said Brian Enevoldsen, managing director of the WT Enterprise Center. “Many aspiring business owners wonder where to start, and Blueprint is a great first step.”

This free monthly program will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on the first Monday of every month beginning June 6 at the WT Enterprise Center, 2300 N. Western St. in Amarillo.

“The Blueprint program will provide a great space for aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their business ideas,” said Michelle Howington, program manager/coach of the WT Enterprise Center. “The program creates a structured and collaborative process for entrepreneurs to establish the key points in bringing their ideas to light and significantly improving their chances of success.”

Programs will be led by both WT Enterprise Center coaches and SBDC consultants, who will lay out the technical components in business creation while also focusing on the entrepreneurial journey being embarked upon.

"We recognize the importance of a solid business model in launching and growing a successful business,” said Gina Woodward, regional director of America’s SBDC at WTAMU. “This program will empower entrepreneurs to build businesses that are more original, impactful, and successful."

For information, call 806-651-8500 or email info@WTEnterpriseCenter.com.

Amarillo’s Bubba’s 33 donates $1 for every Patriot Burger sold

From Wednesday, May 31 through Tuesday, July 4, Amarillo’s Bubba’s 33, located at 2813 W. Interstate 40, will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for veterans.

For every Patriot Burger purchased, Bubba’s 33 will donate $1.00 to Homes For Our Troops. Donations will also be accepted for Homes For Our Troops at all locations and the goal for Bubba’s 33 is to raise $100,000 as a brand. One lucky Amarillo guest will win free burgers for a year, when they enter, in-person, at the restaurant.

Home For Our Troops is a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for post 9-11 veterans, severely injured in the line of duty. The organization has completed more than 354 homes in 47 states with an additional 76 projects currently underway. To date, Bubba’s 33 and parent company, Texas Roadhouse, have raised more than $2 million to help build homes. “Each year, we celebrate our nation’s heroes through our partnership with Homes For Our Troops,” says Keith Sullivan, Managing Partner. “We host motorcycle rides, donate a portion of annual gift card sales, and provide food to hundreds of volunteers at almost every new project Key Ceremony and Volunteer Day. We’re truly honored to support this incredible organization.”

Available through July 4 only, Bubba’s 33 Patriot Burger includes a BBQ burger, a signature beef patty, a hand-battered onion ring, BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise. Throughout these dates, guests are also invited to register to win a free burger, every week, for a year. See store for details.

Bubba’s 33 serves up a variety of menu options featuring handcrafted pizza, bold burgers, and ice-cold beer. The first Bubba’s 33 opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 2013 and has grown to 41 locations in 15 states. For more information, visit www.bubbas33.com.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area business news for May 28, 2023