Mercy Health

Every day, nurses at Mercy Health make a lasting impact through their compassion, skill and dedication to patient care. We are proud to honor the vital role our nurses play in supporting patients and families during life’s most important moments. At Mercy Health, we invest in our nurses with advanced resources, continuous learning opportunities and a culture rooted in support and respect. Discover a place where you can grow, belong and make a difference. Apply today to join our nursing team at https://bit.ly/4doJjJ4!

We’d like to share an important update with our valued patients who have Humana Managed Medicaid or Medicare Advantage insurance coverage. We’re in active negotiations with Humana and are committed to a fair resolution that ensures you and your family continue receiving the high-quality care you deserve. Your health is our priority, and we’re doing everything we can to maintain your in-network access to the Mercy Health facilities and caregivers you know and trust. If an agreement isn't reached before December 1, 2025, Mercy Health will become out-of-network for Humana Managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans. For details on how this may affect you and what actions you can take, please visit https://lnkd.in/gfvr6hfD.

This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, we celebrate the dedication and impact of our Advanced Practice Clinicians at Mercy Health. With over 23 years at our ministry, Amanda Rumpke DNP, APRN-CNP, our System Director of Advanced Practice Clinicians, reflects on the incredible mentors and teams who embody our mission, vision, and values. To all our APPs: thank you for your tireless commitment, expertise, and compassion. Your work shapes the future of patient care, and we are proud to honor your contributions during this special week. Hear more stories from APPs like Amanda here: https://lnkd.in/gwXq8SHB

Skylar Clark, a senior at Mercy High School in Michigan, had big plans for her semester—including a flag football showdown with her rival school. But when a torn ACL threatened to sideline her season, the teams in Mercy Health -- Toledo stepped in with the kind of care that goes beyond clinical. From expedited imaging to personalized treatment, Skylar’s journey was powered by innovation and compassion. Within days of her injury, she was evaluated by Rebekah Swartz, PA-C, who not only ordered her MRI but also aspirated her knee to relieve pain—something no other provider she’d seen had offered. She was fitted with a brace immediately, helping her regain mobility faster. James Lyions, MD guided her through every step, recommending pre-hab to optimize her recovery and ensuring Skylar felt informed and supported. Even on surgery day, our team kept her family updated proactively, turning a stressful moment into one of reassurance. Skylar’s story is a powerful reminder of what happens when care is coordinated, timely, innovative and deeply human.

The Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital (Cincinnati, Ohio) is deepening its collaboration with local fire departments and EMS teams by providing hands-on simulation training both on-site and in the hospital’s simulation lab. Using advanced manikins and real-world scenarios, these sessions help first responders practice critical skills in a safe environment before transitioning to fieldwork. Most recently, new EMTs from the Cincinnati Fire Department trained in the simulation lab on Aug. 11, reinforcing readiness for frontline emergency care. In addition to hosting teams, staff frequently bring training directly to local firehouses, further strengthening partnerships and community ties. Community engagement efforts also extend beyond training. Team members have been active at events like the Warren County Night Out in South Lebanon, helping raise awareness of Mercy Health - Kings Mills Hospital and showcasing a shared commitment to improving access to care.

Behind every successful surgery is a dedicated surgical technologist. At Mercy Health, our surgical techs are essential to patient outcomes — preparing instruments, assisting surgeons and helping patients on their journey to healing. We’re committed to your growth with career advancement opportunities, cutting-edge technology and a culture that values your contribution. Put your skills to work where they matter most. Be part of the team that saves lives every day. Apply today at https://bit.ly/4jQ8FSk!

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost hosted the sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit on July 30 in Columbus, Ohio organized by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Initiative. The event brought together advocates, first responders, and community leaders for a day of education and collaboration. Among the workshop presenters were Mindy M. Lause, Forensic Nursing program manager at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center in our Toledo Market,Ohio market and Bonnie Price, administrative director of the Community Health – Violence Response Team at Bon Secours - St. Mary’s Hospital in our Richmond, Virginia Market. They led a session on forensic nursing, highlighting the populations served, program structures, and ways ministry programs partner with law enforcement, prosecutors, and patient advocates.

We are committed to providing convenient and accessible care to our patients and our community. Recently recognized by Alan Ayers, national expert in urgent care strategy, operations and technology, for the smart site selection of our Mercy Health Urgent Care, Fairfield and Mercy Health Urgent Care, Eastgate locations, adjacent to Jungle Jim's International Market in our Cincinnati, Ohio market, Alan breaks down why these locations are prime spots beside a frequently visited Ohio retail destination: ✅ Destination-level foot traffic → Jungle Jim’s draws visitors from across the region (and beyond), lifting brand visibility and walk-in volume. ✅ One-trip convenience → Treat, then pick up OTC meds, hydration, and home-care supplies in the same stop. ✅ Event-driven demand → Store tours, tastings, and special events create weekend surges and steady cadence. ✅ Great access → Abundant, well-lit parking and long retail hours align with urgent care’s 7-day model. ✅ Cross-promo potential → Co-branded health fairs, vaccine drives, coupons/receipts, and in-store signage. ✅ On-site incident capture → Immediate care for cuts, sprains, and minor issues for locals and visitors. ✅ Employer/Occ Health → Proximity to a large retail workforce supports physicals, screenings, and injury care. Our urgent care sites at Fairfield and Eastgate also include occupational health and orthopedic after-hours specialties, creating convenient, high-quality, seamless care across multiple needs for patients and the community. We are grateful for the recognition of the work our Urgent Care teams are doing to meet patients where they are.

We lift our hearts in prayer to God, to help bring peace and comfort to those who are hurting today. There is no place in our society for the type of violent acts we've seen recently, yet we still find ourselves mourning the many lives senselessly lost. God, be with those who are hurting. You are the great Comforter, and today, we ask for your comfort and strength.

Leaders in our Youngstown, Ohio market and local officials gathered recently to break ground on a new freestanding emergency department and outpatient imaging center in Trumbull County, Ohio. The Mercy Health -- Champion Emergency Center will expand access to high-quality emergency and outpatient care with: 24/7 access to emergency care delivered by board-certified emergency medicine physicians Advanced imaging services Full laboratory and phlebotomy services State-of-the-art technology to support timely, accurate diagnoses and high-quality treatment The new emergency center, anticipated to open in winter 2026, will be located at 507 Educational Hwy in Warren. We look forward to this important addition of an emergency care access point and imaging capacity for our community in a time of change in the healthcare landscape. The Youngstown Market will continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care at Mercy Health -- St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, Ohio just as we have for more than a century.