1. Sanford Health, Medcenter One Complete Merger
Bismarck, N.D.-based Medcenter One and Sanford Health based in Fargo, N.D., and Sioux Falls, S.D., completed the final steps to move forward with their merger.
2. Christ Hospital Sale Receives Final Approval
A Hudson County Superior Court Judge approved the sale of Christ Hospital to Hudson Hospital Holdco, the owners of Bayonne (N.J.) Medical Center and Hoboken (N.J.) University Medical Center.
3. SunLink Health Systems Completes Sale of Memorial Hospital in Georgia
Atlanta-based SunLink Health Systems completed the sale of its Memorial Hospital of Adel (Ga.) and Memorial Convalescent Center in Adel to The Hospital Authority of Tift County (Ga.) for approximately $8.35 million.
4. Natividad Medical Center Sends Salinas Valley Memorial Letter Of Intent
Salinas, Calif.-based Natividad Medical Center submitted a letter of intent to Salinas (Calif.) Valley Memorial Hospital in an offer to form a partnership.
5. Duke LifePoint to Acquire Marquette General Hospital
Marquette (Mich.) General Health System announced that it signed a definitive agreement for Marquette General Hospital to be acquired by Duke LifePoint Healthcare in Brentwood, Tenn.
6. Providence Health & Services-Southern California, Facey Medical Group Form Affiliation
Los Angeles-based Providence Health & Services-Southern California, Facey Medical Foundation and Facey Medical Group in Mission Hills, Calif., formed an affiliation.
7. LifePoint Hospitals Acquires Woods Memorial Hospital in Tennessee
Brentwood, Tenn.-based LifePoint Hospitals acquired Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah, Tenn.