The talks are continuing between Geary Community Hospital and Salina Regional Health Center officials about a possible merger between the two hospitals.

Geary County Commission Chairman Ben Bennett reported at the weekly commission meeting that GCH officials are still moving forward talking with Salina Regional about some type of merger. “They’re not ready to make a presentation to us at this point, but there’s still discussion and it’s very positive in working at some kind of an agreement that we can become a part of that, possibly the Salina Regional network.” Salina Regional Health Center already has affiliations with hospitals in Concordia and Lindsborg.

The Geary County Commission received an update on the matter this week.