HealthPartners Olivia Hospital & Clinic, formerly RC Hospital & Clinics, officially joined HealthPartners Friday.

HealthPartners Olivia Hospital & Clinic, which includes clinics in Hector and Renville, will remain a distinct, locally-governed part of the Bloomington-based health system. The organizations announced their intention to affiliate in December 2019.

HealthPartners Olivia Hospital & Clinic is a 16-bed critical access hospital. Through the HealthPartners affiliation, it is anticipated area residents will have access to expanded services and specialties.