The Wheaton Franciscan Sisters finalized an agreement previously announced in October, making the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Iowa operations part of Mercy Health Network as of May 1. The Wheaton Iowa operations include Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls and Mercy Hospital in Oelwein. With the addition of Wheaton Iowa, Des Moines-based Mercy Health Network includes 15 owned hospitals and medical centers, 26 community hospitals affiliated through contracts, and 207 physician clinics. Under the terms of the agreement, MHN becomes the owner of Wheaton Iowa properties. The transaction will not change the complement of local services and will not result in changes in leadership.