Becker's Healthcare November 16, 2022
Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are speaking out in opposition of a proposed merger between Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Minneapolis-based Fairview Health.
The nurses announced their opposition on Nov. 15. They also oppose a potential merger between Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System.
“MNA Nurses strongly oppose these proposed corporate mergers by our hospital CEOs at the same time as they continue to close hospitals, pay millions to themselves and other top executives, and deny nurses and patients the resources needed to ensure safe staffing and quality patient care at the bedside,” nurses wrote in a statement.
The statement is from Ericka Helling, RN, MNA chair, M Health Fairview Southdale; Ami Tillemans, RN,...