CommonSpirit - St. Francis Hospital – Interquest
About
St. Francis Hospital – Interquest is our “hospital of the future.” This state-of-the-art campus is currently open with 24/7 emergency services, a Flight for Life® helicopter base and a focus on spine and orthopedic specialties.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, whole person care and our unique regional communities, St. Francis Hospital – Interquest features innovative technology, including smart patient rooms, whole-hospital telehealth and real-time locating capabilities for equipment, patients and caregivers.
The new hospital and emergency room is conveniently located in north Colorado Springs, off I-25 at Interquest Parkway.
About Our Hospital
Expert and compassionate care
Honoring and respecting all patients and families, St. Francis Hospital – Interquest seeks to combine finely honed medical skills with a compassionate touch to care for the whole person, body, mind and spirit. In this manner, we strive to create healing sanctuaries that allow us to extend our ministry.
Patients are comforted with pre-assigned rooms, photos of their dedicated clinical team, and a personal tablet to adjust room temperature and lights, raise and lower window shades, order food, and access entertainment, spiritual care and other support services during their stay at St. Francis Hospital – Interquest.
Spine Care – Coming Soon!
For spine care, we bring together spine surgeons, physical therapists, and a nurse navigator to evaluate your condition and recommend a comprehensive, conservative treatment program designed to get you back on your feet. Our imaging services cover a full array, including ultrasound, CT, X-ray and MRI.
Leaders
Leaders
Gina Temple, PhD, RN, FACHE, serves as the President of St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Gina is a board-certified hospital administrator with more than 30 years of experience. Her work philosophy is centered on ethical leadership and building high-trust relationships based on respect and transparency.
Gina previously served as CEO of HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Tampa, Florida. While there, she launched Inpatient Rehabilitation Services; expanded the Emergency Room from 19 to 44 bays; opened a new 102 bed tower; improved physician engagement by 30.7% and increased their Leapfrog rating from a B to A.
Prior to joining HCA, Gina spent three years with Baptist Health System (Tenet) in San Antonio, serving in several executive roles, including CEO of Mission Trail Baptist Hospital. Prior to Mission Trail, she served as the Texas Group Chief Operating Officer as well as the Chief Operating Officer of North Central Baptist Hospital.
Gina earned her PhD in Applied Management & Decision Sciences from Walden University, Master of Public Administration from University of West Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of South Alabama.
Kristi Olson, who is on a mission to lead with love, brings more than 20 years of health care experience to Penrose and St. Francis Hospitals in her role as Market Chief Operating Officer.
Kristi also served as the CEO of St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City. Prior to her leadership at STM, she was the Vice President of Operations for PSF.
Kristi earned her Master of Science, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Magna cum Laude. Additionally, she earned her Bachelor of Science at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland.
Kevin Wikoff serves as the Market Chief Financial Officer for Penrose and St. Francis Hospitals. On a mission to live life to the fullest and bring joy to all those around him, Kevin has served in numerous leadership roles at CommonSpirit Health since 2009. Throughout his tenure with CommonSpirit, Kevin led the fiscal management of multiple hospitals simultaneously, and collaborated with leadership teams and physicians to drive rapid improvement and strategic service line growth.
Most recently, Kevin served as CFO at St. Anthony and OrthoColorado hospitals where he supported teams during the height of COVID-19.
Kevin enjoys spending time with my family and friends, cooking great meals and spending quality time together, camping and RVing in the summer, and going on adventures with his wife, Jeryl, and their two children, Hollin and Wyatt.
Julie Nunley, MBA, BSN, RN, serves as Market Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the Greater Colorado and Kansas market. She is also the CNO for St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest.
Prior to joining CommonSpirit, Julie was the president of the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, an affiliate of Care Synergy Arvada. She has also served in CNO and CEO positions for UCHealth, Banner Health and Exempla in Colorado and Arizona. Julie has a unique nursing background focused on growth, employee safety and excellence with experience in leading ambulatory, inpatient, and in post-acute settings.
She received her Master in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Julie enjoys spending time in the mountains and nature with her family, friends and two rescue dogs.
Volunteer
Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering at Penrose and St. Francis Hospital! Your enthusiasm to contribute to our team fills us with anticipation. Right now, we're working behind the scenes to make our volunteer program even better by restructuring our department and upgrading our systems to improve the volunteer experience.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We're aiming to have everything ready by June 1st, and we would be delighted if you could revisit our website and submit your application then. We are very excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our volunteer team and look forward to learning more about you!
To learn more, contact Volunteer Services
Phone: 719-776-5677
Email
Services
St. Francis Hospital – Interquest is the region’s first dedicated specialty hospital, combining energy- and sound-efficient design and equipment, panoramic mountain views, and health care professionals on a mission to heal and uplift the community.
The southwest side of the building features a convenient, 24/7 emergency department. The Flight for Life helicopter base enables faster transport and patient access when emergent needs arise.
Our leading-edge teams deliver remarkable care, high-quality outcomes and unparalleled patient satisfaction, services and programs to help you get well and stay well.
Visitor Information
Our hospitals are committed to providing all visitors — patients and their families — an exceptional experience. Our patient representatives are standing by to ensure you receive the highest level of satisfaction.
Patient Resources
Programs and Community
Our Foundation
We ignite passionate giving by connecting generous hearts to transform lives. We are a nonprofit, faith-based fundraising organization dedicated to providing financial support to St. Francis Hospital – Interquest, thereby helping to facilitate and improve health care for the people of our community. We are committed to extending the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those in need — particularly the sick, injured and elderly.
Programs
At St. Francis Hospital – Interquest, we find it a privilege to support the health of our community. We offer community event and volunteer opportunities, and give back through other community benefit programs. These resources and opportunities are all part of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities.
Community Engagement Request
Updated 11/1/23
As we fully integrate with CommonSpirit Health, we are pausing community engagement commitments until June 1, 2024. However, you are welcome to submit an application using the guidelines below. We will notify you directly if your organization is selected for funding. We appreciate your patience and look forward to working with you in the future.
How to submit an engagement request
CommonSpirit hospitals receive many requests each year asking us to engage in community events and programs. Supporting the communities in this way is a reflection of our mission to improve the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Before submitting a request, please consider the following:
- Sponsorships and events should align with our mission and values; community health improvement or prevention; and one of the hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment priorities.
- Please make your request at least 60 days prior to your event or sponsorship deadline.
- Completion of this form does not guarantee a donation or sponsorship.
- We are only able to support non-profit organizations.
- Completed requests will be considered by an internal committee. We will contact you regarding the status of your request when we reopen community engagement giving June 1, 2024.
