HealthSouth Corp announces that it has entered into a joint venture with Midland Health to own and operate HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland/Odessa.

The 60-bed rehab hospital is located in Midland, Tex.

“We look forward to a partnership with Midland Health,” says Frank Brown, president of HealthSouth’s southwest region, in a media release. “This joint venture will uniquely position HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland/Odessa to continue its well-known and respected legacy as a premier provider of comprehensive medical services long into the future.”

“As Midland Health continues to grow into a comprehensive, well-coordinated local healthcare system, partnerships like these will be more important than ever as we strive to provide the best and most consistent care to our neighbors,” states president and CEO of Midland Health, Russell Meyers, in the release.

[Source(s): HealthSouth Corporation, PR Newswire]