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The Bitar family and other staff cut a red ribbon to open the doors of the Bitar Medical Center

New Mercy Health – Bitar Medical Center Opens in Lorain County

Mercy Health – Bitar Medical Center opens its doors in Lorain County “I have a great admiration for the nursing staff and...

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Why Nurses Mean the World

When life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself or your loved one in the hospital or visiting an outpatient practice,...

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Mercy Health Introduces Comprehensive Care Center to Perrysburg Community

Imagine getting in your car and driving minutes away to get the medical care you need. That is now a reality for...

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Hospice and Palliative Care: What’s the Difference?

Most people do not think of specialty care until they are faced with it head on. Hospice and palliative care is something...

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Runners taking off from the starting line at the Toledo Glass City Marathon

Regional Spotlight: Toledo Glass City Marathon

Learn why the Toledo Glass City Marathon is one of the nation’s marquee races for top runners and best ways to get involved...

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Five Reasons to get Involved in the Mercy Health Paducah Iron Mom

Whether you’re a runner, walker, volunteer or spectator, there’s plenty of reasons to get involved in the 9th Annual Mercy Health Paducah...

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National Doctors’ Day

What does your physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant mean to you? The provider-patient relationship is a unique one. Whether you’ve been...

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Biologics, Explained by a Physician

Dr. Amelia Wiggins, orthopedic specialist with Mercy Health, discusses biologic regenerative medicine with radio personality Mike McConnell on 700WLW’s Mercy Health Medical...

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Advice from a Doctor: Avoiding Cold and Flu During Pregnancy

Dr. Abigail Holbrook, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Mercy Health East Obstetrics and Gynecology, an all-female practice, spoke with WLW’s Mike McConnell about...

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