Franciscan Missionaries (OLOL) expanding into Mississippi gulf coast via acquisition

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, the Baton Rouge health care organization that runs Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and seven other Louisiana hospitals, has cleared a preliminary hurdle to purchase a Mississippi public health care system, apparently beating out Ochsner Health of New Orleans in the process.

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced Monday it had picked Franciscan Missionaries to buy Singing River Health System, headquartered in Pascagoula. The board, which oversees Singing River, had issued a request for proposals last year for prospective buyers.

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“As one of the largest and most established healthcare systems in the Gulf South, we are well-positioned to partner with Singing River to continue their tradition of providing access to high-quality, compassionate care,” the statement says. “During the next few months, we look forward to learning more from the team at Singing River Health System and the communities they serve.”

Singing River officials said Franciscan Missionaries is committed to providing high-quality care to the system’s Mississippi patients.

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