IDOH invites public to comment on Union and THRH merger
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The public will be able to provide comments regarding Union Health's possible acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital at a town hall hosted by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
The IDOH says residents of Vigo County and surrounding communities are inviting people to provide comments on the pending Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA).
The town hall will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Ivy Tech Oakley Auditorium, located at 8000 S. Education Drive, Terre Haute.
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