Mercy Health Blog

Stories

New Year’s Baby Continues a Fun Family Tradition

When Amelia Nari Lee arrived at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital on Jan. 1, 2022, she wasn’t just the hospital’s first baby of the new year. Amelia immediately became a...

Two people staying active to boost their metabolism.

Healthy Living

Mythbusting: Do You Really Have a Slow Metabolism?

People often blame weight gain on a slow metabolism… but do you actually have one? Metabolism is the process of how your body converts the food you eat into energy....

Stories

Dr. Kravec’s Pride in Giving Back to His Hometown

Some people think of Youngstown, Ohio as a city in decline, a city past its prime and struggling to recover. The sentiment of this place, however, is different for James...

Heart healthy herbs and spices on a counter with spoons.

Heart and Vascular

Herbs and Spices for Heart Health

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. This might sound frightening, but you can empower yourself by taking steps toward better heart health. Keeping your...

Sports / Orthopedic

Kacie Joins Our Orthopedic Trauma Team

Welcome to Kacie Truss, a nurse practitioner who recently joined Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center as a specialist for orthopedic trauma! She shares that she was originally inspired...