Atrium Health expands in NC after controversial merger with WakeMed gets local approval

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    "url": "https://www.wxii12.com/article/nc-atrium-health-wakemed-merger-approved/73840400",
    "title": "Atrium Health expands in NC after controversial merger with WakeMed gets local approval - WXII",
    "excerpt": "One of the largest healthcare systems in the Triad is expanding into the Triangle. WRAL reported that Wake County leaders voted 5-2 to approve the merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. This would bring Atrium Health into Wake County and other WakeMed locations. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here Things were tense as protesters who oppose the merger were shouting and interrupting commissioners before the vote in Raleigh, prompting authorities to clear the room. “We recognize that trust is earned,” the two hospitals said in a joint statement , “and our focus now is to follow through on what we've outlined, continuing to listen to the community and demonstrating, through our actions, the value this combination will create for the people of Wake County and beyond.” The merger must still be approved after a federal regulatory review. The full story by WRAL can be found here . NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |",
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