Williamson Health will no longer operate as an independent, community-owned hospital following a vote by the hospital system’s board on Monday.
Williamson Health Board of Trustees said there wasn't “a clear path to remain independent.” County Mayor Rogers Anderson motioned to sell the facility to Ascension Healthcare, which is based in St. Louis. The board voted unanimously to do so.
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