DUNLAP HOSPITAL IS NOW AULTMAN ORRVILLE HOSPITAL
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UNLAP COMMUNITY HOSPITAL became a subsidiar y of Aultman Health Foundation, ef fect ive January 1. The
definitive agreement was signed by Aultman Health Foundation and Dunlap Community Hospital on Dec. 20, 2011. The new name of the hospital is now Aultman Orrville Hospital. The new arrangement builds on an
existing 15-year relationship between these two nonprofit hospitals. The affili- ation will give patients in Orrville and the surrounding area greater access to high-quality specialty care and advanced services, such as neurosusrgery and cancer care. Aultman is the largest hospital in Stark County, with 808 licensed beds and more than 575 active physicians on staff. The newly named Aultman Orrville
Hospital is a critical access 25-bed hospi- tal with 250 employees. It has served the Orrville and Wayne County communities for more than 60 years. The hospital was constructed after a very generous donation from Orrville native George T. Dunlap, who wanted to give something back to his hometown. As part of the Aultman-Dunlap agreement, The George T. Dunlap Community Foundation will be established to promote wellness and health education in the community. Edward J. Roth III, president and CEO
of Aultman Health Foundation, says, "The arrangement will allow Dunlap to remain a not-for-profit, community hospital with a local voice. We're excited about the opportunity to work together to meet the health care needs of Orrville and surrounding communities." Dr. Marchelle Suppan, president and
CEO of Dunlap Community Hospital, agrees. "We want to strengthen the ser- vices upon which our community depends. This arrangement will allow us to do that." A community open house will be held
in late April to celebrate the integration at the new Aultman Orrville Hospital, located at 832 S. Main St. in Orrville. ■
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