LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima Memorial Health System celebrated 125 years of healing and raised money for the care of the future.
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima Memorial Health System raising money to provide better care with their annual Golf Classic.
Lima Memorial Health system rededicates the hospital on the anniversary of when it took on the Memorial name.
This Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m., Lima Memorial is hosting their Health and Wellness Fair at their newly renovated Welcome Center. There will be screenings, educational resources, services such as blood pressure checks, radiology, and more. Refreshments will also be provided. Even if you think you're healthy, all services at the event will come at no cost, so it's worth it to get screened for potential conditions.
The health system was able to bring back their "High-Five" celebration after having to take some time off because of the pandemic. 360 associates were honored who hit a milestone in the year, 2021 and 2022. Combined they have a total of 445 years of providing care to area people at the hospital.
Lima Memorial is now treating patients at their medical center in Wapakoneta. The $3.9 million building will feature 21 exam rooms, two procedure rooms and will also have the ability of on-site laboratory testing and x-ray services. Inside, patients could feel at home with the décor depicting Wapakoneta's history, as well as one of the most famous to come from Wapakoneta, Neil Armstrong. The president of Lima Memorial described why Wapakoneta was chosen for this.
A local hospital is showing its appreciation to employees during National Hospital Week. Wednesday, Lima Memorial Hospital took the time to hand out their Great Care Awards. President and CEO Mike Swick said its an opportunity to recognize those associates that have gone above and beyond in their care practices all year. The award winners were also nominated by their peers. 14 associates received the award this year. National Hospital Week has been around since 1921. Swick said when this week rolls around he loves seeing the excitement and the interaction among employees.
Longevity is something that businesses strive to find in their employees, and one local hospital celebrated those employees who have put in the time to help them provide better care for the area. Lima Memorial Health System held their “High Five” associate recognition banquet to honor those employees that have hit different 5-year milestones, ranging from 5 years to 45 years at the hospital.