Mercy Health — Toledo plans to acquire 10 urgent care centers in Ohio and Michigan from Greater Midwest Urgent Cares.
The nonprofit, faith-based system, part of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, said Friday it plans to assume ownership April 1. Financial details of the transaction, which would be through an asset purchase agreement, were not disclosed.
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"Our intent is to keep those Greater Midwest Urgent Care employees who've done an amazing job providing patient centric care," said Bob Baxter, president of Mercy Health — Toledo.
The health system said it plans to make investments in the centers' technology infrastructure and medical equipment. The transaction includes Ohio facilities in Waterville, Rossford, Findlay, Bowling Green and Toledo, along with two locations in southeast Michigan. All facilities remain open.
Baxter said the decision to expand urgent care was driven mainly by patient input.
"This is a growth-oriented strategy, so it does expand our footprint," Baxter said. "But it really was informed by how best to meet community needs."
