The hospitals began exploring a merger six months ago. Community General lost approximately $2 million last year.
Community General was at one time affiliated with Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, but the affiliation ended in 2002.
Community General provides a growth opportunity for Upstate, which can no longer grow at its current location and is routinely at capacity, according to the report.
Read the WSYR report on Upstate University Hospital.
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