LEWISTON, Idaho (September 23, 2025) - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and Catalyst Medical Group (CMG) today announced plans to join forces, bringing CMG into the SJRMC health system. The unified organization will create a more comprehensive and integrated healthcare delivery system for the patients and communities it serves. Specifically, the addition of CMG to SJRMC’s network will expand the medical center’s cancer, maternity, heart and vascular, neurology, wound, orthopedic, primary care and pediatric services and create cohesive care pathways for patients that span their healthcare needs.

“The providers and staff at Catalyst Medical Group are known for providing high-quality,leading services to our community. Joining our organizations together reflects our shared commitment to our mission and values, and to the health and wellbeing of our neighbors in Lewiston and throughout the region,” said Ed Freysinger, CEO of SJRMC. "As one system, we will help shape the future of healthcare in the region while continuing to honor the rich 123-year history of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. We carry forward the spirit and dedication of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Idaho, whose legacy continues to inspire us."

The CMG practices that are part of this acquisition include Lewiston Orthopedics and Valley Medical Center. The transition is expected to be completed in late 2025, at which point CMG employees will join the SJRMC team. Until then, the organizations will continue to operate independently. Once completed, patients can be assured that the transition will be seamless, and they can continue to access their trusted providers at CMG and SJRMC’s locations as they do today.

"We are excited about the opportunity to join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to develop a more extensive, robust and well-coordinated care delivery system. The network of providers at Catalyst Medical Group – comprised of highly skilled physicians and providers, as well as knowledgeable, dedicated and caring staff – are essential to providing safe, high-qualityhealthcare within our communities,” said CMG President Angela Roth, M.D. “Aligning with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center opens up exciting prospects for growth and developmentmoving forward."

CMG and SJRMC will continue to keep patients, community members, and employees informed throughout the transition. For more information or to schedule an appointment at a CMG location, please visit catalystmedicalgroup.com or call 208.746.1383. For more information or to schedule an appointment at SJRMC and associated clinics, please visit sjrmc.org or call 208.743.2511.

About St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington that provides advanced-level specialty healthcare. Our commitment to providing safe, exceptional care for our community means having highly skilled and certified physicians on our healthcare team and a quality facility with the latest in medical technology. SJRMC has more than 100 board-certified physicians and providers, active in both primary care and specialty practice. We seek to enhance the quality of life of the citizens we serve in our local communities through the promotion of health, by assuring compassion, sharing knowledge, providing technology, and communicating a love for what we do. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center makes our community healthier by Continuing the Healing Ministry of Jesus. For more information about St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, visit sjrmc.org. 

About Catalyst Medical Group

Catalyst Medical Group is a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical clinic located in Lewiston, Idaho which encompasses three locations, the Valley Medical Center campus on 8thStreet and Lewiston Orthopedics campus on Warner Drive as well as a Moscow clinic located at1174 Alturas Drive. CMG’s commitment has always been to provide compassionate, high-quality care to improve the lives of our patients, staff and providers. Catalyst Medical Group has 25 board-certified physicians and providers and encompasses various specialties to include Express Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and ancillary services like Radiology and Laboratory. For more information about Catalyst Medical Group, visit catalystmedicalgroup.com.