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It appears that Ellis Hospital and St. Clare’s in Schenectady, NY have agreed to merge based on the findings of the Berger Commission.

Ellis, which provides abortions (God have mercy on us) and St. Clare’s, a Catholic hospital, have accepted the State’s merger recommendation.

Will St. Clare’s demand that all abortions cease? I see no other alternative. I can’t imagine that a Catholic institution would simply agree to moving abortion services next door (not out-of-site, but out-of-mind). Let’s see how strong Christian witness will be in the face of government. For my part I’m guessing that we already know who’s in charge – the State.

From today’s Times-Union: Rivals bow to state panel: Ellis, St. Clare’s hospitals agree to merge in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — Ellis and St. Clare’s hospitals have accepted the recommendation of a state commission to merge, both facilities announced Tuesday.

The hospitals released a joint statement in response to recommendations from the Berger Commission, the nonpartisan panel charged with undertaking an independent review of health care capacity and resources statewide.

The recommendations, released Nov. 28, were aimed at cutting costs in the health care industry.

“We approach this challenge together with a shared commitment to ensuring that the people of our community continue to receive the high quality of care they expect and deserve,” the joint statement said. “We face a great deal of work ahead to determine how together, St. Clare’s and Ellis can best deliver the full range of health care services our community expects. While a difficult and complex undertaking, we believe this is a positive step toward strengthening health care in Schenectady County, for generations to come.”

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Ellis Hospital opened with five beds in 1885, according to the hospital Web site. The facility bears the name of John Ellis, who founded the Schenectady Locomotive Works. Today, Ellis employs 380 physicians and dentists, in addition to support staff.

On the other side of the city of Schenectady, two community leaders had approached the bishop about opening a hospital in 1942. Seven years later, St. Clare’s Hospital opened, according to the hospital’s Web site.