Ardent Health to Transfer Full Ownership of St. Francis Campus

04:53 PM EDT, 09/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Ardent Health Partners (ARDT) plans to transfer full ownership of St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas, to The University of Kansas Health System, following nearly 10 years of a joint venture partnership, the companies said Tuesday. Ardent will continue supporting daily operations during the transition to maintain existing projects and avoid disruptions to patient care, the companies said. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.