Directors of both hospitals approved the merger this week. Under the proposal, the 58-bed Community Hospital will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lakeland. In addition, Lakeland has committed to upgrading Community by expanding its ED and converting public to private rooms.
Read the Business Review West Michigan report on the Lakeland Healthcare and Community Hospital merger.
Read more about Lakeland Healthcare or Community Hospital:
–Michigan’s Lakeland HealthCare, Community Hospital to Merge
–Michigan’s Lakeland Healthcare to Buy Watervliet Community Hospital
–Michigan Health System, Clinic to Merge
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