CORVALLIS, Ore. — On Wednesday, Multicare Health System and Samaritan Health Services announced that the boards of directors have approved an affiliation between the two organizations.

Leaders will sign the formal affiliation agreement in the coming weeks, paving the way for Samaritan to become part of MultiCare. The merger is expected to be finalized in mid-2026.

“This affiliation represents an important step in securing the future of nonprofit health care in our region,” said Marty Cahill, president and chief executive officer of Samaritan. “Our commitment has always been to remain a community-based, mission-driven organization, and this partnership strengthens that promise for decades to come. Together, we will expand access, invest in the technology and services our communities need,

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