Mercy Health System and Rockford Health System announced they are merging to create a multi-regional health system comprising five hospitals, more than 550 physicians, and 80 outpatient clinics in in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
According to a news release, The Boards of Directors of the two organizations approved the creation of the new, as yet unnamed health system.
It still needs state approval.
The assets of the charitable foundations of the two organizations will remain separate, to be used to support the facilities and operations where the gift was made.