POTSDAM – The Boards of Directors of Rochester Regional Health (RRH) and St. Lawrence Health System (SLHS) have reached an affiliation agreement between the two health systems.

The affiliation agreement was approved by the boards of directors of both health systems. Next, regulatory filings will be submitted to the New York Department of Health.

St. Lawrence Health System owns and operates Canton-Potsdam, Massena and Gouverneur hospitals.

“Our patients deserve nothing less than leading-edge health care. Partnering with Rochester Regional will allow St. Lawrence Health System to continue to elevate the standard of care delivered throughout St. Lawrence County,” David Acker, president and CEO of St. Lawrence Health System, said in a prepared statement. “The lengthy and collaborative due diligence process allowed both health systems to fully appreciate the synergies that exist, and to confirm our shared vision of bringing the highest quality health care to those who need it.”

“The agreement affirms our shared commitment to preserve and expand the high quality primary and specialty care needed in the communities St. Lawrence Health System has been serving so well for generations,” Dr. Eric Bieber, president and CEO of Rochester Regional Health, said in a prepared statement. “Embracing innovation, smart growth, and strong fiscal performance are among the many attributes Rochester Regional Health and St. Lawrence Health System have in common.”

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