Boone County Government and Witham Health Services Affirm Commitment to Transparent Review of Potential Parkview Affiliation
May 8, 2026
Boone County officials and Witham Health Services today affirmed their shared commitment to a thoughtful and transparent process as Witham pursues affiliation with Parkview Health.
Witham Health Services first shared its plans with the Boone County Commissioners and County Council in an executive session on April 6. On April 7, Witham announced a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore an affiliation with Parkview Health. No final decisions have been made, and the Affiliation Agreement will require a vote from the Boone County Commissioners, Boone County Council, and the Witham Board of Trustees.
“We support a strong future for Witham and are committed to a process that benefits our community,” said Boone County Commission President Tim Beyer. “We are taking the time to get this right,” Beyer said.
County Council President Jennifer Hostetter joined Beyer in recognizing the importance of transparency and public engagement. “We are all committed to a process where the public is informed before any vote is taken,” Hostetter said.
Witham Health Services leadership and County officials will continue working together to ensure robust healthcare for Boone County. “Our priority is ensuring that our county continues to have high-quality, locally accessible healthcare while positioning it for long-term success,” Beyer added.
There is currently no timeline set for completion of the agreement. Once the Affiliation Agreement is ready, it will be made available to the public along with the opportunity for community engagement and comment.
Residents can follow updates and submit questions through Witham Health Services (https://witham.org) and monitor local media for information about public meetings and opportunities to participate in the review process.
Media Contacts:
Brent T. Wheat, Boone County Communication Director
(765) 859-8660, media@co.boone.in.us
Lauren VanDenBoom, Director, Marketing and Communications, Witham Health Services
(765) 485-8130, lvandenboom@witham.org