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Next step taken in Bellin acquisition of DCHS

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI--   The board of Dickinson County Healthcare System has approved an asset purchase agreement with Bellin Health. 

Officials say it’s the next step in a process under which Bellin is acquiring DCHS. They say the agreement is necessary for a closing statement that will need to be signed by both health systems. Bellin President and CEO George Kerwin says a substantial amount of work needs to be completed before the deal is closed.

Among the milestones that need to be accomplished are a public hearing and County Board approval of the asset purchase agreement. Both are expected to occur later this month.

Officials anticipate a closing date for the acquisition will be in late June or early July.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.