Butler Health said the merger will help keep critical medical services in the community and allow the two providers to invest in new programs, services and technology.
Clarion Hospital is a 70-bed facility; Butler Memorial Hospital has 326 beds.
The formal integration of the two providers will be finalized Dec. 1.
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