Meet Bill Wannemacher
Donor support for stroke care at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center helped save Bill’s life Bill Wannemacher woke up one morning at 4 a.m. in obvious distress. His wife Suzanne could tell from his difficulty speaking that he was having a stroke. But, at the time, she didn’t know he was suffering a…
Read MoreMeet Wendy Doolittle
Wendy gives to local health care to be part of the solution As a former hospital board chair, Wendy Doolittle has a unique perspective on health care’s role in a community. After all, she had a front-row seat to the impact the Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties had on hers. “Whether it’s…
Read MoreMeet Andraka Royster
Andraka’s premature baby got the specialized neonatal care he needed, thanks to donors Andraka Royster and her newborn, Zhamonte, were among the first patients to take advantage of the new neonatology services Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital. Baby Zhamonte was born premature at 35 weeks. He needed oxygen, something that previously would have required a…
Read MoreJeanna Angel’s Story
Thanks to you, Jeanna and her coworkers can now recharge in their new Lavender Room As a registered nurse, Jeanna Angel knows firsthand how tough it can be to be a caregiver. The amount of time that she spends bedside can take a toll. But, thanks to donors like you, Jeanna and her fellow providers…
Read MoreMeet Bob Pyndell
You helped provide the meditation sessions that gave Bob peace of mind during his cancer battle After 18 months of treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, Bob Pyndell was spent. A combination of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy left him physically, emotionally, and spiritually depleted. Your gift gave him strength. “There was so much pain…
Read MoreLt. Felix Shanahan’s Story
Mercy Health donors provide life-saving resources, such as stroke training, to EMS officers like Felix Lt. Felix Shanahan has been an EMS officer for more than three decades. He’s seen the medical field evolve over that time, and he knows the importance of continued training to provide the best in-field care to his patients. Your…
Read MoreBetsy Elliott’s Story
Betsy survived a heart attack thanks to your support for cardiac care at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center No one expects a heart attack. When one occurs, it’s important to have fast access to critical, lifesaving care close by. When Betsy Elliott had a heart attack at age 57, your support was already in…
Read MoreCommunity gathers for 100th anniversary golf outing
On June 10, golfers and sponsors celebrated 100 years of Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital Event proceeds will benefit the hospital’s vital programs and services Attendees had a tee-rific time at St. Joseph Warren Hospital’s 100th Anniversary Golf Outing! The sunny day was ideal for honoring the hospital’s legacy as a health care…
Read MoreCarl Berger’s Story
Carl gives to Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima so his neighbors can get great care here in Lima As a Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima donor for more than 30 years, Carl Berger makes sure folks in his community have access to care right here at home. “The fact that people with serious illnesses can…
Read MoreMeet Jean Hodge
Your support of the Kikel Mobile Dental Clinic gave Jean the relief she needed When Jean Hodge faced a dental emergency, your gifts to the Kikel Mobile Dental Clinic made it possible for her to get relief in minutes instead of hours. Her day had started with excruciating pain from a broken tooth. The receptionist…
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