Mercy Hospital Joplin acquired the primary care practices of Dr. Jacqueline Orender and Dr. Holly Cranston in Pittsburg, Kansas, The Joplin Globe reports.
The acquisitions are part of an effort to expand access to care in Southeast Kansas.
Both clinics will remain in their existing locations, and all providers and staff have been offered the opportunity to join Mercy.
Mercy already offers some specialty care in Pittsburg on an outreach basis, but the acquisition of these primary care clinics establishes a permanent presence, adding to Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Mercy Hospital Columbus.
The acquisition will become official May 22. Read more.