May 23, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health-St. Rita's: LIMA, Oh. (May 23, 2024) – Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has achieved redesignation of its Magnet^® recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition Program® is one of the most prestigious and coveted recognitions in the country that a hospital can achieve for nursing excellence and distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. St. Rita’s Medical Center first received Magnet recognition in 2019 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Receiving Magnet recognition for the second time reaffirms St. Rita’s Medical Center’s nursing team as one of the most advanced and exceptional organizations in the country. This recognition comes following a document submission in April 2023. ANCC appraisers visited St. Rita’s in March 2024, for a rigorous 3-day appraisal where they met with nearly 350 nurses, interdisciplinary team members, and members of the community over the course of the three days. The appraisers’ goal was to “verify, clarify and amplify” what was written in the documents.