The state cleared the way Friday to close Cuneo Hospital byapproving relocation of two of its programs at its sister facility,Columbus Hospital.
The Illinois Health Facilties Planning Board approved relocationof Cuneo's women's chemical dependence and rehabilitation programs toColumbus, 2520 N. Lakeview.
The Columbus-Cuneo-Cabrini Medical Center announced lastSeptember that it wanted to close 159-bed Cuneo, 750 W. Montrose,because of declining occupancy rates and to stem financial losses.It also said it wanted to move the two services to Columbus.
The dates for moving the programs and closing Cuneo have notbeen determined, but are expected later this spring, said SisterRegina Casey, the medical center's chief executive officer.
"The medical center will maintain our commitment to the Uptownarea," she said.
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