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Rochester Regional Health looks to affiliate with a health system based in Northern NY

Rochester Regional Health has signed a letter of intent to join forces with a health organization based in Northern NY,  the St. Lawrence Health System.

Last year, St. Lawrence Health System, based in Potsdam, began a process of evaluating potential strategic partnerships that could enhance opportunities and access in its region.

One of its main goals for an affiliation is to bring additional medical services to its community to prevent the need to travel for specialty care.

During the next few months, the two hospital systems will work toward a final agreement. Hospital officials hope to have a final agreement in place no later than the fall of 2019.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.