Rush University System for Health, Endeavor Health announce merger plans

CHICAGO (WLS) — Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health announced Wednesday plans to merge.

The merger would create a company that operates 12 hospitals and more than 400 care sites, the companies said.

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“Together, Rush and Endeavor Health have an opportunity to create a stronger, more connected health system that sets a new standard for how care is delivered and experienced across our communities,” said Gerald “J.P.” Gallagher, President and CEO of Endeavor Health. “Patients and communities will benefit from improved access, advanced research and nationally recognized, high-quality care close to home.”

The new company will operate under the Rush name. Endeavor Health President and CEO J.P. Gallagher will be named President and CEO of the unified system. Dr. Omar Lateef, President and CEO of Rush, will continue in this role through the close of the transaction.
Currently, Rush operates Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Endeavor Health operates Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health Hospital (Naperville).