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impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Arthur Williams’ Story

Arthur Williams manages diabetes and high blood pressure by relying on daily medications. Without the generous help donors provide through their gifts, these are medications that he simply could not afford.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Jeffrey Gorrell’s Story

As a cardiac nurse, Jeff Gorrell knows a lot about sleep apnea. It’s common among his patients. And he also knows how serious it can be. Untreated sleep apnea can cause atrial fibrillation (AFib), increase stroke risk and shorten life expectancy. What Jeff didn’t know was that though he was young, slim and didn’t snore, sleep apnea was robbing him of his best life.

donor | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Meet Ellen Ford

Ellen Ford has been a loyal donor to the Mercy Health Foundation — Mahoning Valley for more than 20 years. But her connection to health care goes far beyond. Ellen started her career as a nurse, and found her passion in community health. She and her team established many of the early community health initiatives in the Youngstown area.

impact | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Meghan Russell’s Story

Nobody has a plan prior to being diagnosed with cancer. It’s usually the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. But thanks to donor support of cancer services in Greater Toledo, Kristin Baldeschwiler was able to receive specialized cancer care from the health care provider she knows and trusts.

donor | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Meet Blake Summarell

Blake Summarell and his wife Taylor may only be in their 30s, but they’re already making a lasting impact. Blake is a donor to the Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes and Taylor is a nurse practitioner at Mercy Health — Midtown Pediatrics. Blake is inspired to give because of his wife.

associate donor | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Meet Teresa Music

Teresa Music is the manager for Mercy Health’s Community Medication Assistance Program. She sees how vital care services are to the community. Donor support of programs like Meds to Beds help provide medications to patients in need.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Charlotte Threlkeld’s Story

Charlotte Threlkeld lived with excruciating back pain for years. It was caused by spinal stenosis. At one point, the pain was so severe she needed a wheelchair just to get around. When her surgeon at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital recommended a complex back procedure, she braced herself for a long, painful recovery.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Carol McCoy’s Story

It was a routine annual mammogram for Carol McCoy. Until the results came back with a cancer diagnosis. Then it wasn’t routine at all. Carol was facing a stressful diagnosis with treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Thanks to donor support, Carol had a sense of calm. Their gifts to the Karen Teusink Integrated Breast Center at the Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Cancer Center meant Carol had a place that was dedicated to her care.

donor | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Meet Sandy Chinn and Michael Reid

Sandy Chinn recently retired after a four-decade career in health care. But she hasn’t stopped making an impact in her community. Sandy is still committed to making life better for others. That’s why she joined the Foundation board.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Linda Powel’s Story

Undergoing cancer treatment is hard enough. For patients who lose their hair because of it, it can be even more difficult to keep spirits up. Thanks to donor generosity, Linda Powel was able to receive a wig and makeup tips to help her manage through her difficult illness.

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Drs. Cindy and Jim Kravec are donors because they see the solutions provided by the Foundation
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Sara's mental health improved thanks to donor support for behavioral health programs
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Donors funded the addiction counseling that turned James' life around
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Art and his wife give to help build the new Harbour View Medical Center
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Susan gives to equip her local hospital and empower her rural community
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Lisa donates so more fellow seniors can stay fit and healthy
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