The 25-bed Ionia has been managed by Sparrow since 2006, and Sparrow has loaned Ionia approximately $3 million to date.
As part of the merger, Ionia will become an affiliate of Sparrow, which will allow the hospital access to more capital for equipment and other improvements, according to the article.
Read the Lansing State Journal’s report on Sparrow Health System.
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