Mobile, Ala.-based AltaPointe Health Systems and Sylacauga, Ala.-based Cheaha Regional Mental Health have merged, making AltaPointe the largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider in Alabama, according to AL.com.
Under the agreement, Cheaha Regional will change its name and operate under the AltaPointe corporate umbrella.
With the merger, AltaPointe will have nearly 1,450 employees.
The merger went into effect Aug. 1.