Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio, are expanding their collaboration through a planned pediatric practice acquisition and expanded newborn nursery coverage.
Four things to know:
1. Nationwide Children’s plans to acquire Knox Community Hospital’s pediatric practice at the Wright Family Medical Pavilion in Mount Vernon, according to an Oct. 21 joint news release.
2. After the acquisition, the practice will combine with Mount Vernon Pediatrics, a Nationwide Children’s affiliate. Services will continue at the Wright Family Medical Pavilion, with the transition expected to be completed by spring 2027.
3. As part of the expanded collaboration, Nationwide Children’s physicians will provide 24/7 on-call coverage and medical direction for Knox Community Hospital’s newborn nursery by March.
4. Knox Community Hospital’s family medicine providers will continue caring for pediatric patients. Nationwide Children’s also operates a school-based health center at Mt. Vernon High School.
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