Groundbreaking ceremonies have been set for the West Wing Expansion project at Mercer Health’s Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. Mindy Kremer, Senior Director of Development, Marketing and Community Relations states, “The original groundbreaking ceremonies for this organization, held on November 9, 1949, were a monumental event for the community with much pomp and circumstance. We...
Jul 27 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a special, FREE program and support group titled “Blood Sugar Control & Your Weight” on Monday, August 8, at 6:00pm at Mercer County Community Hospital Luken Meeting Room. This month’s program is presented by Karen Homan, RD, LD, CDE, dietitian with Mercer Health Weight Management & Disease Management Center. Karen will...
Jul 27 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 August 2016, please visit http://www.mercer-health.com/calendar/2016-08
Jul 21 2016
Edward E. Hosbach II, DO, of Coldwater, was installed as president of Ohio ACOFP (American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians) during the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium in Columbus earlier this year. Dr. Hosbach practices medicine at Mercer Health Medical Group at Fort Recovery and Mercer Health’s Wellness and Occupational Health Services clinic based at the Community Medical Center in Celina...
Jul 13 2016
Mercer Health’s Rehabilitation Services team, in affiliation with the Community Sports and Therapy Center, is pleased to announce expanded services allowing wheelchair-bound individuals to stand and once again walk. ReWalk Robotics Inc. has designed and developed the ReWalk Personal System 6.0 that is designed for all day walking available for use at home and in the community. Rewalk Robotics...
Jul 12 2016
Sealed proposals will be received by Mercer Health in the Hospital Meeting Room (Luken Room) at 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio 45828 until 3:00pm August 4, 2016 at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after 3:00pm will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the...
Jul 7 2016
The American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage and is issuing an emergency request for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve now and help save lives. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the Blood Donor App, visiting ...
Jun 30 2016
“Enthusiasm surrounding the west wing expansion project at Mercer County Community Hospital continues to grow.” shares Mindy Kremer, Senior Director of Development, Marketing and Community Relations for Mercer Health. Most recently, Mercer Health announced the selection of the architect, engineer and construction manager for the project. Design Group, located in Columbus, Ohio, will serve as...
Jun 29 2016
Recently, Second National Bank committed $25,000 to Mercer Health’s Building on a Promise campaign to support its west wing addition. Mercer Health continues to thank all those that have come forward to support the Building on a Promise and the expansion project. Set to open in 2018, the estimated 54,000 square foot addition is necessary in order to meet the healthcare needs of the community...
Jun 29 2016
The MED Foundation of Mercer Health held its annual “Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing” on June 8th at the Mercer County Elks Golf Course. All proceeds of the outing support the MED Foundation Scholarship Program which has awarded over $225,000 in scholarships, since the inception of the program in 1992, to local graduating seniors furthering their education in a healthcare field. The shot-gun...
Jun 29 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a special, FREE program and support group titled “Ask the Experts” on Monday, July 11, at 6:00pm at Mercer Health’s West Campus location. This month’s program is presented by the Weight Management Center Staff. They will be on hand to answer any questions you may have! Come prepared with questions you may have regarding weight loss,...
Jun 28 2016
Fifty-six students successfully completed Mercer Health’s babysitter training program during three sessions of classes held in June. 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-offs such as diapering,...
Jun 23 2016
Mercer Health’s Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital was recently recognized among the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States by two organizations providing hospital performance metrics analyzation. Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital is named as one of iVantage Health Analytics’ Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for 2016 and...
May 27 2016
The Mercer Health Volunteer Association is pleased to make donations each year to help enhance the services provided within the Mercer Health organization. Recently, the Volunteer Association approved its 2016 donations, which include: New CPR Training Equipment used for both internal education and community education New Easy Access Chairs for Outpatient Waiting Areas at Mercer County Community...
May 24 2016
All Visiting Restrictions associated with the Childbirth Center have been lifted. Previously, visitor restrictions were placed in the Childbirth Center beginning in November 2015 due to a pertussis outbreak in the Mercer County area.
May 24 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. The next 9-week program will begin on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Classes will be held at 12:00pm and 5:30pm at the Mercer Health Weight Management Center, located at the Mercer Health West Campus. Participants in this program will meet each...
May 20 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 June 2016, please visit ...
May 11 2016
The Medical, Educational and Development (MED) Foundation of Mercer Health recently awarded 13 scholarships, for a total of $13,000, to local students furthering their education in a medical field after their high school graduation. Scholarships were awarded to at least one student from each of the six schools in Mercer County. Mindy Kremer, Senior Director of Development, Marketing and...
Apr 28 2016
Dr. Curtis Clark will present a Self Defense Class on May 9th at 6 p.m. at Mercer County Community Hospital, Luken Room. Learn how to break holds, think in a critical situation and how to react. Participants should wear casual attire and tennis shoes.
Apr 21 2016
The Weight Management Center at Mercer Health will be holding a special, FREE program and support group titled “Managing Guilt” on Monday, May 9, at 6:00pm at Mercer Health’s West Campus location. This month’s program is presented by Michael Wuebker, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Wuebker will be present on how to best understand your conscience and guilt and how to handle these issues...