By HFT Staff

FHN announced plans to affiliate with Mercyhealth during a press conference in Freeport. By joining Mercyhealth, FHN will benefit from greater economies of scale, creating opportunities for more efficient use of resources, cost savings and reinvestment. Those savings will be used to enhance patient care, expand services and upgrade facilities and technology in the FHN service area. 

As part of the agreement, Mercyhealth has committed to investing $100 million in FHN over the next five years. These funds support major capital projects, including a new linear accelerator for the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital and a robotic surgical system, while also strengthening facilities and expanding services for the area. 

The transaction will go through customary regulatory and closing conditions, which are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2025.