Charlotte-based Atrium is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s biggest nonprofit healthcare companies. An official announcement about the transaction is planned for Tuesday after a Monday vote by Wake County officials. Posted 5/1/2026, 10:17:36 PM Atrium Health to take control of WakeMed, pending Monday vote Atrium Health plans to take control of WakeMed in a deal that could bring at least $2 billion in new investment to Wake County, documents filed with Wake County indicate. County commissioners are expected to vote on a measure Monday that would help pave the way for the transaction. Charlotte-based Atrium is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s biggest nonprofit healthcare companies. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday.  “We are excited to announce this transformational step forward for WakeMed, which supports our ability to deliver on our mission and improve the health and well-being of our community – and beyond – for generations to come,” WakeMed said in a statement.…