The state board that oversees mergers on Tuesday OK'd the merger of Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare. | File photo
Peter Daniels, president and CEO, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare. | Submitted
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Edward Hospital & Health Services of Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Tuesday morning announced plans to merge to become one of the larger integrated health systems in the state, January 22, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media
Edward Hospital & Health Services of Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Tuesday morning announced plans to merge to become one of the larger integrated health systems in the state, January 22, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media
The President of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, W. Peter Daniels, talks about the new buildings opening next month at a reception at the Hinsdale Community House in Hinsdale on May 24, 2011. The reception was held for Hinsdale residents to learn about the soon-to-open Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
A steady stream of visitors toured the new facilities Sunday at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. The hospital held its Grand Opening Community Festival on Sunday. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Edward Hospital & Health Services of Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Tuesday announced plans to merge to become one of the larger integrated health systems in the state. The proposed merger would create a three-hospital health system — Edward, Elmhurst Memorial and Linden Oaks at …