Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement today in response to news that Baystate Health will acquire Mercy Medical Center.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very thankful to Baystate Health’s efforts to preserve two hospitals in the city. There was a distinct possibility that Mercy/Trinity would simply close down. That was unacceptable. From the beginning, with my continued interaction with Baystate Health and Mercy/Trinity officials, as well as state officials, notably Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, I indicated that it was imperative that Springfield and the region must preserve two top notch hospitals for healthcare accessibility for the residents of Springfield and the surrounding areas. I am thankful to Baystate Health President & CEO Peter Banko, Governor Healey, LG Driscoll, and all parties involved for their efforts, and after long negotiations, that this has come to fruition.”