With the expansion of the parking lot at Mercer County Community Hospital, the flag pole located in front of Mercer Health West Campus, formerly Briarwood Manor, was moved. The flag pole was originally donated in August 1970, to the then Briarwood Manor, by the V.F.W. and Auxillary Post 5135. The community is invited to a Rededication Ceremony for the flagpole on Tuesday, December 13th at 11 a.m...
Nov 30 2016
Effective January 1st, 2017, Mercer Health will begin accepting Premier Health Advantage (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plan as well as the Premier Health Commercial Plan Network and a related insurance exchange network program. Patients with any of these insurance plan options will have insurance coverage when utilizing Mercer Health services and employed provider offices. George Boyles, Senior Vice...
Nov 29 2016
At Mercer Health, we strive to provie the entire county and surrounding communities with valuable healthcare resources. Many opportunities for free health information and support are offered each month. For a full listing of community events and education during December 2016, please refer to the December Community Calendar of Events....
Nov 3 2016
The West Parking Lot Expansion Project is starting today, Thursday, November 3rd, with the relocation of several trees. Beginning on Monday, November 7th, several deteriorating trees will be removed allowing the parking lot project to begin. At that time, the parking lot in front of Mercer Health West Campus (the former Briarwood Manor) will be fenced off and unavailable for approximately three...
Nov 1 2016
On November 1st, Mercer Health made the transition to a new electronic medical record (EMR) system and patient portal. “Our goal with the implementation of a new EMR and affiliated patient portal is to offer an overall improved care process,” states Lisa Klenke, CEO at Mercer Health. Integrated Healthcare Information Systems (IHIS) makes it possible for healthcare providers to better manage...
Oct 31 2016
At Mercer Health, we strive to cover the entire county and surrounding communities with valuable healthcare resources. For a full listing of community events and education during November 2016, please visit http://mercer-health.com/calendar/2016-11.
Oct 25 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a special, FREE event titled “Healthy choices this Holiday Season, on Monday, November 14, at 6:00pm at Mercer Health’s West Campus location. This month’s program, presented by the Mercer Health Weight Management Center staff, will discuss tips on how to make healthier choices this holiday season, healthy food options and recipes,...
Oct 6 2016
Mercer Health welcomes Dr. Jennifer Glance, OB/GYN. Dr. Glance is passionate about women’s health care and joins the Mercer Health OB/GYN team after practicing in Ohio for the past eight years. Mercer Health now offers four OB/GYNs; Dr. Richard Kesselring, Dr. David Rosado, Dr. A. Jean Thresher and Dr. Jennifer Glance with office locations in Celina, Fort Recovery and St. Henry. Dr. Glance’s...
Oct 3 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a FREE educational program and support group on Monday, October 10, at 6:00pm at Mercer County Community Hospital Sanderell Meeting Room. This month’s program will feature Jen Thompson, M.S. Exercise Physiologist, who will explain the different types of exercise (from cardio, strength training, aerobic, resistance, and more) as well...
Oct 3 2016
Mercer Health, in cooperation with the Coldwater and Celina Kiwanis, will be conducting their 12th annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, October 22nd, at the Coldwater High School Auditeria, from 10:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. A wide variety of screenings and activities have been planned. Everything offered is free and open to the public. There will be a large number of screenings offered including...
Oct 3 2016
Mercer Health welcomes Jill Gross, CNP. Gross, a native of Coldwater, has joined Dr. Philip Masser and Nancy Wolters, CNP at Mercer Health Medical Group at Celina Pro. To make an appointment, please call 419-586-3113.
Sep 29 2016
Thanks to the Mercer County Aktion Club who continues to generously donate bottled water for people waiting in the surgical waiting room at Mercer County Community Hospital! An insulated water bowl is used to keep the water cold.
Sep 28 2016
Effective October 1st, 2016 Southland Family Medicine Associates, located at 3920 Southland Rd., New Bremen, the practice of Dr. Terry Roode and the late Dr. Victor J. Stegall, will become a part of Mercer Health Physician and Provider Offices. Lisa Klenke, CEO of Mercer Health states, “I am pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Roode and his staff at Southland Family Medicine Associates to the...
Sep 23 2016
Mercer Health welcomes Dr. Alyssa Tobe. Dr. Tobe specializes in managing the care of patients while they are in the hospital. Dr. Tobe, a native of Ft. Recovery, lives in Coldwater with her husband Greg Bruns. For more information, please call Mindy Kremer at 419-678-5613.
Sep 23 2016
Mercer Health’s Fall Lab Fest will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Mercer County Community Hospital. Mercer Health’s Fall Lab Fest offers a variety of blood tests provided conveniently and at economical prices. In addition to lab tests, flu shots will be offered and free colorectal cancer test kits will be available. Lab Tests Offered Include: • Lipid Profile/Cardiac Risk...
Sep 2 2016
Eleven students recently successfully completed Mercer Health’s babysitter training program, totally nearly 70 students completing the course over the summer. According to Betsy Schoenleben, R.N., Education Coordinator at Mercer Health, the students were trained in proper supervision, basic caregiving skills, and how to respond to an ill or injured child. The students participated in check-...
Aug 29 2016
At Mercer Health, we strive to cover the entire county and surrounding communities with valuable healthcare resources. For a full listing of community events and education during September 2016, please visit http://www.mercer-health.com/calendar/2016-09
Aug 29 2016
Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. men. However, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, if prostate cancer is diagnosed early, the five-year survival rate is almost 100 percent. In conjunction with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Mercer Health will offer free prostate screenings on Tuesday, September 27 from 8 – 11 am. and Thursday, September 29 from 4:30...
Aug 25 2016
The Mercer Health Weight Management Center will hold a 9-week weight management program titled Rev It Up!® to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle. This next 9-week program will begin on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Classes will be held at 5:30pm at the Mercer Health Weight Management Center, located at the Mercer Health West Campus. Participants in this program will meet each Tuesday for...
Aug 17 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a special, FREE program and support group on Monday, September 12, at 6:00pm at Mercer County Community Hospital Sanderell Meeting Room. This month’s program will feature patients of the Mercer Health Weight Management programs, including surgical weight loss. Patients will answer questions and share their experiences and share their...