August 9, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the highest quality of care according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.

August 9, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health - St. Rita's: LIMA, OHIO (August 9, 2024) - Mercy Health – St. Rita's and Ohio Northern University are pleased to announce an expanded collaboration to enhance mental health services at ONU. Beginning August 1, 2024, the ONU Student Counseling Center is being staffed and managed by Mercy Health, a division of Bon Secours Mercy Health, recognized as one of the Top 20 health systems in the United States. All current staff members have been invited to continue in their roles under Mercy Health's management, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity of care for students. Mercy Health first partnered with ONU to oversee its on-campus Student Health Center in 2023.

August 1, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that the LMHS Wapakoneta Medical Center has been awarded the ACR gold seal of accreditation in mammography. This three-year accreditation is the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) and represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. The ACR gold seal is a mark of excellence awarded to facilities that meet rigorous standards set by the ACR. This prestigious recognition follows a thorough review by board-certified physicians and medical physicists. They evaluate image quality, staff qualifications, equipment and quality control measures. Results, detailed in a comprehensive report, help facilities continuously improve their practice.

June 24, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System announces it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This accreditation demonstrates Lima Memorial’s commitment to improving cancer care across the continuum through its continued compliance with ACS CoC standards.

St. Marys Tailgate for Cancer recently donated $12,000 to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. This donation will help support the purchase of Stereotactic Breast Biopsy equipment that will be added on to our 3D Mammography equipment. A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy is used when breast abnormalities need to be biopsied but cannot be seen under ultrasound imaging.