Linda McGovern’s Story

Because you support in-home hospice, Linda’s mother was able to stay at home and receive quality end of life care Linda McGovern watched her mother Lidia struggle greatly with her health in the last few years of her life. Thanks to you, Lidia’s struggles eased when she entered hospice care. “My mother had so many…

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Meet Dr. Naito

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Dr. Naito gives to Mercy Health Foundation because he knows what excellent health care looks like As a medical professional, Dr. Herbert Naito knows excellent care when he sees it. Excellent care is what he saw, and received, at Mercy Health—St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after suffering a stroke. “I am exceedingly appreciative of the skills…

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Foundation celebrates 2024 Health Care Visionary Awards

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The annual Health Care Visionary Awards ceremony honored three special leaders Foundation supporters joined in celebrating award recipients On Wednesday, April 10, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted the 2024 Health Care Visionary Awards. The event took place at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. Three individuals received awards for championing the health…

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Michael Munson’s Story

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Your support of the Peer Recovery Program pulled Michael out of a cycle of addiction Twelve years of substance abuse stole Michael Munson’s marriage, his career and his peace of mind. Your gift to the Peer Recovery Program is giving him a second chance. “If it wasn’t for this program, I would not be here…

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Meet Gail Halstead

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Your gift adds flavor to Gail’s retirement years with healthy cooking classes Gail Halstead retired from her nursing career, but that didn’t mean she wanted to stop learning. Thanks to you, she still gets to have new experiences with healthy cooking classes supported by your donation. “When you are retired, you’re always looking for something…

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Make Your Gift Go Twice as Far

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Giving Opportunity Make Your Gift Go Twice as Far Double Your Impact Keep the best health care available for everyone Donate Matching funds are available to DOUBLE your holiday donation! Have twice the impact on health care here in our community—for your loved ones, your neighbors… and you! Gifts to Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley…

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Desirea Johnson’s Story

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Desirea is a Mercy Health Foundation Power Hour donor because of the hospice nurses who cared for her family Mercy Health angels touched Desirea Johnson’s life many years ago, and now, that experience guides her decision to donate to Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley. The 29-year-old medical laboratory technician became a Power Hour donor as…

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Meet Rosalie Wilkins

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Your gift helps Rosalie and her friends stay healthy and free of diabetes As a senior citizen, Rosalie Wilkins knows the importance of staying healthy. Thanks to your gift to the Stepping Out program, Rosalie and her friends are doing just that. Rosalie has been in the program since the beginning. Stepping Out offers free…

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Pecola Hunter’s Story

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Pecola can get her diabetes medications to stay healthy because of you Pecola Hunter runs a daycare program in her home. With nine children around every day, it’s enough to keep her feeling young. But she needs three insulin medications to stay healthy and control her diabetes. Because of your donation, Pecola benefits from Mercy…

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News

News 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. 10/15/24 News | Mercy Health — Youngstown, OH 100 golfers…

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