Ascension has agreed to transfer seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics and air and ground medical transport services in north and central Wisconsin to Aspirus Health. The agreement includes Eagle River Hospital in Eagle River, Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley, Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander and St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. The agreement doubles the number of Aspirus hospitals in the state. The agreement has to meet regulatory standards before closing.
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