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Hospitals merged to form Genesis Health System 25 years ago

Compiled by Linda Tubbs

Posted 4/10/19

April 6, 1994: Mercy and St. Luke’s hospitals in Davenport combined and became Genesis Health System. St. Luke’s became Genesis Medical Center East, and Mercy was renamed Genesis Medical Center West.

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Hospitals merged to form Genesis Health System 25 years ago

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