Carle health to acquire Advocate BroMenn, Eureka hospitals

Posted on January 9, 2020

*Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. (Photo Facebook/Advocate BroMenn)*

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – Advoacte BroMenn Medical Center in Normal and Advocate Eureka Hospital in Eureka have been acquired by Urbana-based Carle health system.

Carle and Advocate Aurora Health announced Thursday they reached a definitive agreement. It includes other affiliated sites in Central Illinois, according to a news release.

“This transition is positive news for our patients, team members and physicians as it further supports our commitment to provide high quality, accessible health care for the Central Illinois region,” said Colleen Kannaday, president of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate Eureka Hospital, who will remain on as president.

Carle includes hospitals, physicians, health insurance, research and academic medical services for patients.

BroMenn and Eureka were acquired by Advocate Aurora in 2010. Advocate said given the evolving landscape and market dynamics, the organization’s strategy has changed, and its growth focus has shifted to other geographies at this time.

Closing is expected by mid-year 2020. Patient care will not be impacted, according to the release.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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