On Monday, UPMC announced it has reached a “definitive agreement” and is expected to assume ownership of Trinity Health System, a four-hospital network in Ohio. RELATED VIDEO: UPMC gives glimpse of Kamin Tower project in Pittsburgh, April 2026According to a release, an agreement was reached to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System to UPMC. Currently, Trinity Health System is part of the CommonSpirit Health umbrella, a Chicago-based conglomerate of more than 150 hospitals in 24 states. UPMC has upwards of 40 hospitals in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.The release said the agreement, which is expected to close in the fall pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions, will give UPMC ownership of Trinity West, Trinity East, Trinity St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital, Trinity Twin City Medical Center, and associated clinics. In a statement, UPMC said the following: “Trinity Health System and UPMC share a commitment to providing top-tier care and serving the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Dwayne Richardson, interim president of Trinity Health System. “UPMC’s proven track record of community service and compassionate approach to care were key factors in our decision, and will significantly benefit our patients.”“At the heart of this integration is the enduring commitment of both teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality clinical care and exceptional community services to the Ohio Valley,” said Leslie Davis, president and CEO of UPMC. “We appreciate CommonSpirit Health’s thoughtful diligence in choosing UPMC for the transfer of Trinity Health System. We look forward to a bright future ahead for our patients and community.”Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

On Monday, UPMC announced it has reached a “definitive agreement” and is expected to assume ownership of Trinity Health System, a four-hospital network in Ohio.

RELATED VIDEO: UPMC gives glimpse of Kamin Tower project in Pittsburgh, April 2026

According to a release, an agreement was reached to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System to UPMC.

Currently, Trinity Health System is part of the CommonSpirit Health umbrella, a Chicago-based conglomerate of more than 150 hospitals in 24 states.

UPMC has upwards of 40 hospitals in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.

The release said the agreement, which is expected to close in the fall pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions, will give UPMC ownership of Trinity West, Trinity East, Trinity St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital, Trinity Twin City Medical Center, and associated clinics.

In a statement, UPMC said the following:

“Trinity Health System and UPMC share a commitment to providing top-tier care and serving the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Dwayne Richardson, interim president of Trinity Health System. “UPMC’s proven track record of community service and compassionate approach to care were key factors in our decision, and will significantly benefit our patients.”

“At the heart of this integration is the enduring commitment of both teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality clinical care and exceptional community services to the Ohio Valley,” said Leslie Davis, president and CEO of UPMC. “We appreciate CommonSpirit Health’s thoughtful diligence in choosing UPMC for the transfer of Trinity Health System. We look forward to a bright future ahead for our patients and community.”

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