Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln acquired Bonutti Orthopedic Services in Effingham, Ill.
SBL will retain all members of the seven-physician medical group, who will continue to provide orthopedic care to the Effingham community in the new SBL Bonutti Clinic.
The acquisition creates one of the largest orthopedic groups in downstate. SBL aims to expand its orthopedic subspecialty areas to meet the region's needs.
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