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National Chain Makes Midwest Purchase

Published on Tue Aug 21, 2012

Atlanta-based Gentiva Health Services Inc. has acquired Advocate Hospice in Danville, Ind., for undisclosed terms. The deal will expand the company's coverage in the central and southern parts of the state, according to a release.

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