Mercy Health-Saint Rita's offering up a tasty thank you for their employees for National Hospital Week. Mercy Health is the largest employer in the area, and they will treat their 2,500 associates and volunteers to a meal in honor of Hospital Week. Luckily, the rain held off for a picnic at the medical center today. Without the hard work of employees, hospital officials say they couldn't provide the care that they give their patients daily. 

Lima Memorial Health System is kicking off National Hospital Week by recognizing some of its associates. They gave 13 people their "Champions of Great Care Awards." The award winners come from all areas of the hospital and were nominated by their peers and patients for taking that extra step every day for the people that they serve.  Lima Memorial uses the week to show appreciation toward the associates and volunteers who continue the same mission that started 125 years ago.