Two more hospitals in our region are considering a closer affiliation. Geisinger Health System and Lewistown Hospital say they've signed a letter of intent to explore ways they can work together more closely. Lewistown and Geisinger currently collaborate on telemedicine programs.
Lewistown's CEO says the move is an important step toward keeping the hospital open and enhancing its services. The organizations say the affiliation process could take several months..
Lewistown's CEO says the move is an important step toward keeping the hospital open and enhancing its services. The organizations say the affiliation process could take several months..
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