** Shares of hospital operator Community Health Systems CYH.N rise 8.4% to $2.70 in extended trading
** CYH says it is selling its 80% ownership stake in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Texas to Ascension Health
** Ascension Health already owns a minority stake in the medical center, CYH says
** The sale price is $460 million in cash
** Deal expected to close in late Q2 or early Q3 of 2025
** As of last close, stock down 16.7% YTD
(Reporting by Kamal Choudhury in Bengaluru)
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