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Mercy Health Foundation

As a non-profit health care ministry, Mercy Health depends on generous donors like you to keep providing the best health care for everyone. Our Foundation teams in Ohio and Kentucky coordinate charitable giving for all Mercy Health hospitals, facilities, services and community outreach programs in eight communities:

Kentucky

Irvine - Mercy Health Foundation Irvine
Paducah - Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes

Ohio

Cincinnati - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Cincinnati
Lima - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima
Lorain - Mercy Health Foundation Lorain
Springfield - Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties
Toledo - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo
Youngstown - Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley

Locations

Mercy Health Foundation

Our Foundation teams in Ohio and Kentucky coordinate charitable giving for all Mercy Health hospitals, facilities, services and community outreach programs in eight regions:

Kentucky

Irvine - Mercy Health Foundation Irvine
Paducah - Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes

Ohio

Cincinnati - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Cincinnati
Lima - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima
Lorain - Mercy Health Foundation Lorain
Springfield - Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties
Toledo - Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo
Youngstown - Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley

Local Impact

When you give to your local Mercy Health Foundation, you can be confident that every dollar stays local and directly impacts the most pressing needs of patients and citizens in your community.

How You Can Help

Campaigns

| Mercy Health — Springfield, OH

Urbana Cancer Center

A $1 million fundraising campaign is under way to redesign and renovate the former Mercy McAuley Center into the new Urbana Cancer Center connected to the hospital. Your support will help people fighting cancer get life-saving cancer care and treatments in a modern, comforting, convenient setting in Champaign County.
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| Mercy Health — Cincinnati, OH

Graduate Medical Education

Invest in tomorrow's doctors amidst a critical physician shortage by supporting our expanding residency programs.
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Giving Opportunities

| Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Liver Health Matters

An estimated 80-100 million Americans have liver disease—including Irvine residents. Help Mercy Health Foundation Irvine raise awareness and fund a new life-saving treatment at Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
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| Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Mobile Mammography

Help women have a more convenient option for their annual breast cancer screening, because early detection saves lives. Donate to the Foundation's fundraising efforts to raise $1.5 million that will purchase and equip a 40-foot motorcoach for a new mobile mammography clinic.
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| Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Graduate Medical Education

A $1+ million fundraising effort will help launch a Graduate Medical Education program and facility. The residency program for new physicians who just completed medical school will help recruit more doctors in much-needed specialties to care for our Lorain community.
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| Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Mercy Club

Join the club! Donors who give at least $100 a year get special donor wall recognition as part of the Foundation's Mercy Club, a group of people and businesses with exceptional generosity that improves the quality of health care available to everyone here in Lima.
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| Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Renovation of The Birth Place at St. Rita’s Medical Center

Oh baby! Your gift for a modern, updated labor & delivery unit will give families a comfortable place for a safe birthing experience here in Lima.
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| Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Commemorative Bricks

Engraved bricks can be purchased in honor of someone special or to celebrate a milestone occasion. And proceeds benefit the Foundation to enhance quality health care at Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
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| Mercy Health — Toledo, OH

Toledo Mission Partners

Make an impact on the quality healthcare that neighbors across northwest Ohio depend on. As a Toledo Mission Partner you and your company will enjoy special benefits of membership including connecting with other members, meeting Mercy Health leaders and learning about important Toledo area services that make our community a better place to live and work.
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| Mercy Health — Toledo, OH

Champions for Children

Make a difference in the lives of children and students in our community with an annual tax-deductible membership gift of at least $400. Champions for Children members are invited to special networking events for updates from Mercy Health and Mercy College of Ohio leaders. Annually, members select a youth-related project to benefit from their collective giving. Champions for Children members standing together make a greater impact!
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| Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Little Miracles Recognition Wall

Purchase a star or cloud on the Recognition Wall that will be inscribed with your personal message. Your support of the Little Miracles Birthing Center can commemorate the birth of your newest family member or honor a special caregiver or loved one.
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| Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Commemorative Bricks

Make your mark as part of our history at Mercy Health Lourdes by purchasing an engraved commemorative brick. Honor a special loved one or friend, or commemorate a milestone occasion through your support of the Foundation.
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Your Impact

impact | Mercy Health Foundation – Toledo, OH

Meet Michelle Lucius

Thanks to donor support, the new Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital Family Birthing Center was available to provide Michelle with the best birthing experience possible.

impact | Mercy Health Foundation – Lorain, OH

Meet Kathy Koepp

In the wake of her breast cancer diagnosis, Kathy needed help thinking clearly. Thankfully, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital connected her with a nurse navigator—a crucial program supported by donors.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Meet Hunter & Abigail

Reach Out and Read provides books to families to aid in early childhood development. Thanks to donors like you, Mercy Health is a program partner. That means young patients like Hunter receive books at doctor visits, encouraging him to read at home with family.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Barbara Jackson’s Story

Like many other women, Barbara used to miss important cancer screenings due to lack of time. Thanks to donor support for Joanie on the Go, she now gets annual mammograms right at her church.

impact | Mercy Health Foundation – Irvine, KY

Meet Danny Cox

A lifelong construction worker, Danny needed both hip and knee replacements. Thanks to you, he's getting excellent physical therapy at Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital's outpatient rehabilitation program.

associate impact | Mercy Health - Cincinnati, OH

Meet Briearra Kennedy

As part of Mercy Serves, Brierra connects vulnerable Mercy Health patients with supportive services. She's grateful for donors who make programs like Mercy Serves possible.

impact | Mercy Health - Toledo, OH

Laura Danko’s Story

Laura's unmanaged diabetes had her in and out of the ICU. Thanks to donor support, the Mercy Outreach Program was able to step in and support her at a critical time.

impact | Mercy Health - Cincinnati, OH

Meet Teri Reynolds

After her cancer diagnosis, Mercy Health Oncology Nurse Navigators handled all the logistics of treatment for Teri and provided her with comfort. Donors like you help make the Nurse Navigator program possible.

impact | Mercy Health - Lima, OH

Meet Bill Wannemacher

Thanks to donors, Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center became certified in comprehensive stroke care just in time to save Bill's life.

impact | Mercy Health - Lorain, OH

Ethelia Bryant’s Story

Thanks to donors, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital can offer music therapy to patients. For Ethelia and her family, it was medication for the soul.

impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Meet Andraka Royster

By supporting neonatal services at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, you helped Andraka stay close to family at a critical time—when she gave birth to 35-week-old Zhamonte.

impact | Mercy Health - Springfield, OH

Lt. Felix Shanahan’s Story

When health care starts outside the hospital, donors help provide essential life-saving training to EMS officers like Felix to bridge the gap.

impact | Mercy Health - Toledo, OH

Meet Carl & Kathy

Your gifts provided the tools, like a car simulator, that Carl needed to regain independence after injuries and surgeries.

impact | Mercy Health - Irvine, KY

Meet Waylon & Tavia

Waylon needs various therapies to help manage his cognitive disorders. Thanks to donors like you, he has access to those specialists close to home. Your support helps him to thrive and his mom to be less anxious.

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Events

17 May
Event | Mercy Health - Youngstown, OH

Bowties & Bourbon 2025

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Avalon Golf & Country Club at Squaw Creek
761 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. SE
Vienna, OH 44473
23 Jun
Event | Mercy Health - Cincinnati, OH

2025 Fairfield Auxiliary Golf Classic

10:30 am - 7:00 pm
The Heritage Club
6690 Heritage Club Dr.
Mason, OH 45040
23 Jun
Event | Mercy Health - Lorain, OH

2025 Golf Classic

10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Elyria Country Club
41625 Oberlin Elyria Rd.
Elyria, OH 44035
16 Aug
Event | Mercy Health - Irvine, KY

Boots & Bling 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kentucky Steam Heritage
499 Kirkland Ave.
Irvine, KY
24 Aug
Event | Mercy Health - Youngstown, OH

Panerathon 2025

All Day
Covelli Center
229 E. Front St.
Youngstown, OH 44503
18 Sep
Event | Mercy Health - Lorain, OH

Taste 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Emerald Event Center
33040 Just Imagine Dr.
Avon, OH 44011
4 Oct
Event | Mercy Health - Cincinnati, OH

The Jewish Hospital Gala 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Hyatt Regency – Cincinnati
151 W. 5th St.M
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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News

04/22/25
News | Mercy Health — Youngstown, OH

Local health heroes honored at 2025 Health Care Visionary Awards

On April 2, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley presented three individuals with Health Care Visionary Awards for their leadership in health care.

02/13/25
News | Mercy Health — Toledo, OH

Mobile Mammography Van heads to Toledo public libraries

The donor-supported Mobile Mammography Van is making stops at public libraries throughout 2025. The program, in partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public System, will help more women access life-saving breast cancer screenings.

02/06/25
News | Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Support for renovations improves patient care from the ground up

Thanks to donors, Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital replaced 30,000 square feet of 20-year-old tile with smoother, safer, water-resistant laminate flooring.

01/15/25
News | Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Donors fund new pediatric crash cart for Marcum and Wallace Hospital’s ER

The hospital's emergency department is seeing more and more children come in. The new cart will assist providers during emergencies, when specialized supplies are needed urgently.

12/12/24
News | Mercy Health — Youngstown, OH

Community celebrates 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Warren Hospital

The dinner to commemorate St. Joseph Warren Hospital's centennial anniversary attracted quite the crowd. Mercy Health associates, hospital executives, event sponsors and local community members all attended.

12/10/24
News | Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Donor-funded phlebotomy cart improves wait times for lab results

Supply carts like these help promote efficiency and organization, but they're also costly. Thanks to donors like you, lab staff at Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital are no longer without one.

12/09/24
News | Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Mercy Health Lourdes receives grant for monitor that improves pregnancy outcomes

The grant funded a portable fetal monitor, a critical tool for assessing pregnant patients—especially during medical emergencies.

11/13/24
News | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Foundation President Tim Koder honored with EBE Lifetime Achievement Award

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence program's Davenport-Longenecker Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made a lifetime of positive impact on the business community in northwest Ohio.

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