“The bottom line is we are very excited at UC to have West Chester Medical Center part of the family moving forward,” Condia said. “It is frankly what we were working toward as assets were divided and it really represents a win-win for all the parties.”
University Hospital, which Condia said is creating UC Health system, will release more details of the plans for West Chester Medical in the coming weeks.
Fort Hamilton is in the process of becoming an affiliated member of the Kettering Health Network. The hospital is still going through the due-diligence process, which could take several months. It will still receive selected services from the alliance until the KNC partnership is complete, said Lynn Oswald, senior vice president.
“Although the process has been difficult at times, the good outcome is an indication of the commitment and effort that went into finding a resolution that continues to meet the needs of the communities serviced by the Health Alliance hospitals,” Oswald said.
Meanwhile, the addition of Jewish Hospital will allow Mercy to provide what the organization calls “the most comprehensive health care services in Greater Cincinnati.”
Jewish will join Mercy’s locations in Fairfield as well as Anderson Twp., Batavia, Mount Airy and Western Hills. The health group also has medical centers in Harrison and Mount Orab.
“(Jewish Hospital’s) ongoing dedication to providing exceptional medical care, combined with its rich history and tradition in Cincinnati, makes it a perfect fit for our organization,” said James May, President/CEO of Mercy Health Partners.
Jewish Hospital, founded in 1850 in Cincinnati to treat Jewish immigrants, was the first Jewish hospital in the U.S., according to a news release.
Staff Writer Mike Pitman contributed to this report.
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