New leadership team to advance physician training in rural and smaller communities  Key takeaways The Ohio State University College of Medicine, in collaboration with Bon Secours Mercy Health – Lima, has announced the leadership team for its Community Medicine MD Track, which aims to train physicians for rural and smaller communities. Key leadership roles include...Read More

From the outside, Scott looked like he had it all. A thriving career in corporate leadership. A beautiful home in Ohio. A reputation for charisma and talent that made him the life of every gathering. To his community, he seemed successful, confident, and untouchable. Scott’s story begins with music. A gifted singer and storyteller, he...Read More

Observed in September every year, National Recovery Month seeks to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...Read More

In an effort to increase the number of physicians caring for patients in mid-size and rural communities, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is partnering with Bon Secours Mercy Health to launch a new community medicine medical degree track to prepare physicians to practice medicine in less densely populated areas. Medical students in the...Read More

New signage was unveiled at the Mercy Health – Springfield Cancer Center this week, signifying an enhancement in the cancer care available to the local community. The new sign showcases an affiliation between the health system and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research...Read More

Across Ohio, we are seeing the highest numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic. The current volume of cases is creating a severe strain on our hospitals and health care work force. Our respective hospitals have taken the unfortunate step of postponing non-essential surgeries that require an inpatient bed and the Ohio...Read More

Three years ago, a group of dedicated leaders from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Bon Secours Mercy Health joined together to form Healthy State Alliance (HSA) and began working on the ambitious goal of aligning two organizations with a common vision to transform the health of our communities. The teams rose to the...Read More

With an over 130-year history of providing compassionate care in the Springfield community, Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes the Springfield Regional Medical Center and the Urbana Hospital, has helped guide patients living with cancer from diagnosis through treatment. Today, the resources and care provided to patients will become even more comprehensive because of an affiliation...Read More

Mercy Health – Lorain will affiliate with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute’s The James Cancer Network (OSUCCC – James) to enhance cancer care services for cancer patients throughout Lorain County and beyond. Mercy Health – Lorain Cancer Center provides care in...Read More