December 12, 2024, Press Release from Mercer Health: Mercer Health Medical Staff awarded its 2024 Mercer Health Medical Staff Scholarship to B…
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A new partnership between The Ohio State University and Mercy Health-St. Rita's is now in full swing.
There are many different careers and pathways that one can pursue in the healthcare industry. Freedom Bell is a radiologic technologist with Mercy Health St. Rita's. She worked for St. Rita's back in 2021 with patient transport, and discovered that she loved the imaging field and wanted to know more. While attending Rhodes State College, she applied for their radiology program, and obtained clinical hours as a student. She also took advantage of another opportunity while earning her degree.
Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. But could these furry four-legged friends help support the healthcare providers who care for patients? A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine, and College of Nursing proves the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health St. Rita's welcomes in undergraduate students during the summer to take part in their annual student research e…
At Mercy Health-St. Rita's, future physicians in the different residency programs are given a ton of opportunities to work with patients and their fellow residents alike. Our Katie Honigford spoke with one of those residents as part of our "Growing STEM" series. Resident physicians with Mercy Health-St. Rita's have the opportunity to learn about several different areas of medicine. From internal medicine to emergency medicine, one of those residents is Victoria Lussier, who knew that she wanted to be a physician since she was a child.
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.
May 15, 2024, Press Release from Mercer Health: OHA’s Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award is presented each year to one Ohio caregiver who personifies leadership, motivates colleagues, influences others, provides valuable service, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of their organization, and has an impact in their community. Dr. Edward Hosbach II, primary care provider at Mercer Health Medical Group in Ft. Recovery and St. Henry, has been nominated for the 2024 Health Care Worker of the Year Award.
Access to convenient, quality care is essential to the overall health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors. To extend this care even more into the community, Lima Memorial Health System will host a Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, November 13, from 1 - 3 p.m. in its newly renovated Welcome Center. The event is free and open to the public and will include free health screenings, resources, refreshments and giveaways.