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.
Read more coverage on Upstate University Hospital:
– Two Syracuse, N.Y., Hospitals Consider Merger, Collaboration
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