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Locations

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 — Cincinnati, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Greater Cincinnati. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Youngstown, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Toledo, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Springfield, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Lorain. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Board Member Giving

As a board member, your dedication to philanthropy demonstrates confidence in the mission of Mercy Health and inspires others to invest in Mercy Health Foundation Irvine. Make your annual board member gift today.
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| Mercy Health - Lima, OH

Matching Challenge doubles your impact

Two reasons to give today: Someone right now is facing a medical emergency and needs your support for expert care at Mercy Health. And a limited time Matching Challenge will double the impact of your donation to ensure lifesaving care when every second counts. Give to the Annual Fund Drive while matching funds are still available.
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| Mercy Health - Youngstown, OH

Help save lives close to home

Linda was working in her garden. Then suddenly, she was fighting for her life after a devastating stroke. When people face unexpected medical emergencies, your generosity ensures they receive the exceptional care they need when every second counts. Your Annual Fund gift helps keep lifesaving care close to home for people like Linda.
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Your Impact

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Timothy’s Story

Your gift to support neurosciences provides exceptional care that gives patients hope for recovery.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Peggy’s Story

Your gift to support senior exercise classes like chair volleyball combines fitness and fun.

associate impact | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Ashley’s Story

Donor support is vital to providing resources for aspiring nurses to gain the education they need to serve our community.

impact | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Roben’s Story

Roben and Philomena are all smiles thanks to the wonderful memories of their birthing experience that you made possible.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Scott’s Story

Because of your support of cancer services in Springfield, Scott didn’t have to leave his community and loved ones to get the care he needed.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Nancy’s Story

Nancy Douglas relies on community paramedicine, a donor-funded program. Thanks to donors, she can keep her health in check and avoid unnecessary 911 calls.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Leslie’s Story

After 23 years of chronic back pain, Leslie Horman found lasting relief thanks to donor-supported surgical technology that helped her get back to the activities she loves.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Dulce’s Story

After cancer treatment left her struggling with pain and mobility, Dulce Davis found renewed strength and confidence through a donor-supported exercise oncology program.

associate impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Meet Dr. David Barron

Because of your gift to the Mercy Health Foundation, Mercy Health Lorain Hospital has the equipment to offer it to patients.

impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Kathy’s Story

Your generosity provided the specialized care and encouragement that fueled Kathy’s progress.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Connie’s Story

Prior to moving to Lima, Connie Hutson enjoyed care from a women’s wellness physician. Now, thanks to you, she’s found that kind of care right here in our community.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Karen’s Story

After living with cancer for more than five years, Karen Grothouse’s husband, Dan, began receiving palliative care. For nearly a month, the team helped manage his symptoms and supported his physical and emotional needs.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Sharon’s Story

Your gift will help future families experience the compassion, comfort and support of palliative care during their loved ones’ final days.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Brenda’s Story

Living with severe COPD, asthma and emphysema, she relies on oxygen around the clock. Your gift to support pulmonary rehabilitation helped her improve her breathing.

Events

7 Nov
Event | Mercy Health - Springfield, OH

Oh What Fun! Gala 2026

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Mercy Health Mercantile Building at the
Clark County Fairgrounds
4401 S. Charleston Pike
Springfield, OH 45505

News

10/12/26
News | Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Celebrating the five year anniversary of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Center

Since opening in 2021, the Graduate Medical Education Center has trained thousands of health care professionals, strengthened the local workforce and improved access to care across the region.

10/06/26
News | Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Mercy Health Foundation Charity Golf Open Raises $60,000

The Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes’ 27th Annual Charity Golf Open raised $60,000 on Monday, September 21, at the Country Club of Paducah.

10/06/26
News | Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Celebrating the future of women’s care at the annual Women’s Health Dinner

Community members gathered at the second annual Women’s Health Dinner to celebrate women, honor providers and support Mercy Health – St. Rita’s.

10/06/26
News | Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

19th Annual Taste Event Brings Community Together to Support Mercy Health Foundation Lorain

The Mercy Health Foundation Lorain welcomed nearly 300 guests to its 19th Annual Taste event. An evening of local food, fellowship, auctions, and giving helped raise support for healthcare services across the community.

09/02/26
News | Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Mercy Health Launches Mobile Mammography Unit to Expand Breast Cancer Screening Access in Lorain County

Mercy Health has launched a new mobile mammography unit to bring breast cancer screenings directly to women across Lorain County. Made possible by donor support from Chris and Heather Russo and the Prentiss Foundation, the unit uses advanced imaging technology to reduce the barriers that keep women from getting screened.

08/18/26
News | Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Mercy Health Foundation Estill County Charity Golf Scramble Raises $10,500

On August 1, 64 golfers gathered at Estill County Golf Club in Ravenna for the Mercy Health Foundation Irvine's Charity Golf Scramble. Thanks to generous players, sponsors and volunteers, the event raised $10,500 to support the 2026 Fundraising Campaign focus on palliative care for inpatient and outpatient needs at Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital.

07/07/26
News | Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Red Door Gala raises nearly $750,000 to expand adolescent behavioral health services

Held at the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, the seventh annual Red Door Gala welcomed approximately 350 sponsors, donors, volunteers and community members, raising nearly $750,000 to support the development of Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center's new Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program.

06/29/26
News | Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

35th Annual Mercy Health Foundation Lorain Golf Classic Raises Over $135,000

More than 100 golfers gathered at Elyria Country Club on June 22 for the 35th Annual Mercy Health Foundation Lorain Golf Classic, enjoying a day of friendly competition, a helicopter ball drop and a gourmet steak dinner. Thanks to generous sponsors, golfers and volunteers, the event raised more than $135,000 to support Mercy Health Lorain.

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