Guthrie announced it will acquire Lourdes Hospital and its affiliates. A news release from Guthrie said it has entered into an agreement with Ascension, Lourdes’ parent company, that transfers ownership of the hospital and related physician practices to itself.
MU Health Care and Capital Region Medical Center announced that they will sign a non-binding letter of intent to join the two health systems together. The integration, according to a news release, will "present new medical, professional and academic opportunities, advancing access to quality health care for the community."
The first phase of the plan includes construction of a new 700,000-square-foot hospital, an ambulatory care center and other medical offices north of Fort Tuthill County Park.