Cook County Health is pausing its plans to replace Provident Hospital on Chicago's South Side, at least until a new CEO is named for the system, according to the Chicago Sun Times.
The Cook County Health Board voted to oust John Say Shannon, MD, in November and is seeking his replacement.
Hill Hammock, chair of the health system's board, told other officials that the plans will not move forward until the search for a CEO is completed.
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin said that the temporary halt will give the system time to learn more about the proposed merger of four other South Side hospitals.
Advocate Trinity Hospital, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, South Shore Hospital and St. Bernard Hospital announced in late January plans to combine. Provident is about 3 miles from St. Bernard Hospital.
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