Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

01/24/2025

Recognized and certified by the American Diabetes Association, Mercy Hospital's Outpatient Diabetes Education Program offers individual instruction and group classes that focus on prevention and long-term diabetes management.

Our program is for those patients with insulin-dependent Types 1 and 1.5, the more common Type 2 or pregnancy-induced gestational diabetes. A physician's order is required.

For appointments, call 330.489.1484.
Learn more: https://www.cantonmercy.org/diabetes

01/23/2025

Mercy Hospital Volunteer Services is launching a pilot program for the transportation of patients and is looking for volunteers. These volunteers are needed to assist with patient discharges and to help in outpatient settings (lobby areas and concourse). No medical experience needed!

If interested in being a part of this pilot program, please fill out an application at https://clevelandclinic.vsyslive.com/pages/MERCY

Call Mercy Volunteer Services at 330.489.1106 with any questions.

01/22/2025

Congratulations to Teri Lash-Ritter, M.D., MBA, FAAFP, for being named president of Akron General and Lodi hospitals, and president of the South Submarket of Cleveland Clinic’s Northeast Ohio Market effective Feb. 1!

In addition to Akron General and Lodi, the South Submarket also encompasses Medina, Mercy and Union Hospitals.

Cleveland Clinic has named Teri Lash-Ritter, M.D., MBA, FAAFP, as president of Akron General and Lodi hospitals, and president of the South Submarket of Cleveland Clinic’s Northeast Ohio Market effective Feb. 1.

01/16/2025

Support our Newborn Safe Sleep Initiative.

Tickets for Mercy Service League's popular Souper Bowl event are now on sale and can be purchased online at https://give.ccf.org/event/souper-bowl-2025/e635603.
The annual Souper Bowl will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2, 4-7pm at the McKinley Eagles Club in Canton.

Tickets are only $35 each and include the following:

* Soup Samplings and Decadent Desserts.
* Beverages.
* Silent Auction.
* A Wall of Gifts.

A range of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are also still available. Learn more about supporting the 10th Annual Souper Bowl: https://give.ccf.org/event/souper-bowl-2025/e63560

All proceeds from this family-friendly event will benefit our Newborn Safe Sleep Initiative. Every baby born at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital will receive a complimentary sleep sack which is a best practice safe sleep intervention designed to reduce infant mortality.

01/13/2025

It’s been one year since Julianne experienced a type of ruptured brain aneurysm with about a 10% survival rate. After months of therapy to regain her independence, she's now looking forward to creating more memories with her family in the new year.
More: https://cle.clinic/4fy1Fa7

01/10/2025

Support Mercy Mission Outreach!

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, for a community fundraising race, Hospital Heroes Against Hunger, at Stadium Park. This fun event will include a 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, with all proceeds benefitting Mercy's Mission Outreach Food Insecurity Programs.

Participation in the Hospital Heroes Against Hunger race helps fund Mercy's biweekly outreach efforts, where prepared meals and vital health information are distributed to neighborhoods in need throughout Canton. Together, we can provide food and hope to the homeless, children and individuals facing food insecurity. Every step you take helps us nourish our community and promote healthier lives for those in need.

Register today as prices increase on Monday, Jan. 13!
https://runsignup.com/mercyheroes

01/07/2025

How can your healthy choices impact your heart risk factors?

Join this virtual event to hear Cleveland Clinic cardiologists share their expertise, answer questions and provide details on:

• Early warning signs of heart problems.
• The role family history plays in heart conditions.
• When to visit a cardiologist versus a primary care physician.
• Managing chronic conditions or a new diagnosis.
• Trustworthy resources for heart health information.

Register today: ClevelandClinic.org/AskTheExperts

01/06/2025

Cleveland Clinic Children's is pleased to offer pediatric cardiology in Canton! Mayme Marshall, MD, sees newborns, children and adolescents at Mercy Hospital Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Stark, located at 4575 Stephen Circle NW and provide comprehensive care and treatment for those diagnosed with congenital and acquired heart defects.

To schedule an appointment in Canton, please call 216.445.5000.

01/04/2025

Congratulations to Jeffrey Sommers, certified physician assistant (PA-C) in Mercy Hospital's Emergency Department, for recently receiving a coveted Legacy Coin from Cleveland Clinic CEO and President, Tom Mihaljevic, MD.

Jeffrey was honored with this recognition for the care his provides his patients and for his quick action to save the life of a stranded motorist.

As part of our recognition coin program, Legacy Coins are special coins that can only be awarded by Tom Mihaljevic and Kelly Hancock, DNP, Chief Caregiver Officer for Cleveland Clinic.

To further foster a culture of appreciation, Recognition Coins were introduced in 2023, inspired by the tradition of challenge coins that military personnel use to honor their colleagues. Cleveland Clinic’s specially crafted coins are distributed throughout the organization, empowering managers and caregivers to personally acknowledge the exceptional effort of their team members and colleagues who go above and beyond to help someone or put forth extra effort to support others' well-being.

Congratulations, Jeffrey!

01/03/2025

Congratulations to Kaylee and Ben Zbasnik of Canton for having Stark County’s first baby of 2025. Born at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Graham Henry is the Zbasnik’s first child. Graham was a few weeks early but weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

See more in this Canton Repository story:
https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2025/01/03/stark-countys-first-baby-in-2025-born-at-the-same-time-of-day-as-mom/77414312007/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital! Wishing you health and happiness in 2025.

12/25/2024

From all of us at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital to all of you in the communities we serve, we wish you and yours a blessed and joyous Christmas.

12/23/2024

Thank you, Santa Claus (nurse manager, Dan Lane, DNP, RN, CNE, NE-BC) and his "reindeer" Prancer, for traveling all the way from the North Pole to spread Christmas cheer to our caregivers during Mercy leadership's December rounding.

Aside from visits with the big man himself, our caregivers were treated to coffee and snacks courtesy of Mission and Ministry.

We truly appreciate our Mercy caregivers and are grateful for all they do!

12/20/2024

Oh, what fun it is to have a holiday pajama party with our babies in the Cleveland Clinic Children's NICU!🎄Parents and caregivers dressed these bundles of joy in festive attire. Their hats are a handmade gift. While families may be away from home, we hope this brings them cheer!💗

12/17/2024

Mercy Hospital's Nursing Practice Council recently volunteered at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank (Canton location) and understood the assignment.

This small, but mighty team, which provides clinical leadership to advance nursing practice at Mercy, packed an impressive 4,047 meals while volunteering!

Pictured are Mercy Practice Council volunteers: Jenn Arman, Jamie Carbone, Megan Desiato, Georgette McNeese, Leah Lautzenheiser, Tanisha Robinson, Kara Roby, Holly Rothenstein, Barb Underwood, Katie Walker and Jill Wild.

12/16/2024

Please join us in congratulating Jaimie Crumbley, physical therapist, for being chosen as the most recent recipient of Mercy Hospital's Onyx Award.

The Onyx Award recognizes Mercy clinical professionals who provide outstanding care and support outside of the nursing profession.

Jaimie was nominated by a fellow Mercy caregiver who writes, "She (Jaimie) cares for every patient she interacts with and enters every room with a smile and a positive attitude, eager to mobilize and educate." The nomination further praises her for extending her caring and dedicated nature toward her fellow Mercy caregivers in so many ways. "We are lucky to have her as part of our team."

"Jaimie takes pride and ownership of providing physical therapy in the critical care areas. She is eager to improve all patients, and her desire is to mobilize everyone in these areas," praised Dax Dipold, PT, Therapy manager at Mercy. Dax adds that Jaimie has been a great addition to the Mercy Therapy Services team for the past (almost) 5 years. She has taken the initiative and is currently working on training staff to mobilize all patients in critical care.

Well done, Jaimie - thank you for all you do for your patients and your fellow caregivers!

12/12/2024

Experiencing cognitive decline, gait problems or incontinence?

It could be Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) - a treatable condition.

Visit our newly opened NPH Clinic at Mercy Hospital, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Dhiego Bastos. Offering comprehensive diagnostic services, minimally invasive shunt placement and personalized post-surgery care.

For information or referrals, call 330.588.4845.

12/11/2024

Congratulations to Mallory Ando, BSN, RN, a nurse on our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), for receiving Mercy's most recent DAISY Award for nursing excellence.

In nominating Mallory, a fellow caregiver noted she (Mallory) deserves to be celebrated for the incredible care she provides her patients because she "is always making sure that everyone else is celebrated" and recognized. The nomination praised Mallory for being an advocate for her patients, ensuring their needs are met and that they are treated like family. "She puts her heart into the care she provides, and it truly shows".

"Mallory has a beautiful, caring heart that she extends to her patients, families and peers," explains Laura Miller, Mercy ICU nurse manager. "Her care and compassion shines through every day, and she is a blessing to the ICU team!"

The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the exceptional, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. Cleveland Clinic collaborates with the DAISY Foundation to provide ongoing recognition of the clinical skill and compassion nurses provide to patients and families all year long.

Congratulations, Mallory!

In the photo, Mallory receives her award from Laura Miller, ICU nurse manager at Mercy.