Pocono News Section

Merger Possible Between Mercy & Tyler

Merger Possible Between Mercy & Tyler - Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 5:05PM EST

LACKAWANNA/WYOMING COUNTIES- Two local hospitals are talking about merging. Mercy Health Partners in Scranton and Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock are looking into a possible merger.
The boards from both hospitals approved an investigation to look into it.

Officials say a merger could mean the more efficient use of resources and better care for both hospitals.