November 20, 2024, Press Release from Mercer Health: Mercer Health will be offering Preventative Healthcare 101, a free community education series developed to empower the community to live a healthier life. The first session will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00pm at Mercer County Community Hospital, 800 W. Main St., Coldwater, and will feature Dr. Wilfred Ellis and Michelle Ashman, CNP, with Mercer Health’s Disease Management Center. They will provide tips on how to prevent infectious diseases and lower extremity complications from conditions such as diabetes and chronic wounds.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A two-vehicle crash in downtown Lima Monday morning ended with one car upside-down in an intersection. No one was seriously injured in the crash, but one person was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. 

Grand Lake Health System held their 13th annual SIDS Awareness 5K in St. Marys Saturday morning.  

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health St. Rita's is celebrating the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. 

It is the lack of blood to the brain that can cause mild to moderate damage and even death if not addressed immediately. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and local health officials want people to recognize the causes and symptoms of stroke. High blood pressure is at the top of the list as a cause of strokes. Warning signs and symptoms include loss of balance, speech difficulty, and facial drooping. It is crucial to get medical attention if you suspect a stroke.