Maryland-based St. Mary's Hospital joins MedStar Health

St. Mary's Hospital has merged with MedStar Health, making it the only Southern Maryland hospital in the healthcare network. St. Mary's Hospital sought out MedStar to prepare for the hospital's long-term future, said Christine Wray, the hospital's president. The merger will help in recruiting physicians, gaining access to more specialty doctors, and tapping into physical and financial resources, Wray said.