Boone County Boards Unanimously Approve Witham-Parkview Affiliation Agreement

LEBANON, Ind. — The Boone County Board of Commissioners and Boone County Council have both unanimously approved an affiliation agreement between Witham Health Services and Parkview Health. The formal vote took place at noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, during a joint meeting that also included the Witham Health Services Board of Trustees.

Following presentations by Witham CEO Kelly Braverman and Rich Church, Chief Strategy Officer of Parkview Health, seven members of the public offered comments. After the public comment period, each board conducted a roll-call vote, resulting in unanimous approval from all three boards.

“This is the culmination of a lot of hard work and time by a lot of people,” said Boone County Council President Jennifer Hostetter. “I want to thank everyone for putting the time in to understand this complicated agreement. But, in the end, this will be great for the community.”

Boone County Commission President Tim Beyer echoed the positive sentiment. “I’m excited the vote passed today,” Beyer said. “I think it’s a good move for not only the people of Boone County, but people in the wider area. It should definitely result in positive healthcare outcomes for everyone.”

The affiliation is expected to enhance healthcare services and outcomes for residents across Boone County and the surrounding regions.