Category Archives: Current Trends

Taking Part in the Employers’ Association Leadership Conference

Posted on May 14, 2013

If you attended the recent Employers’ Association Leadership Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn, you may recall I promised to provide links to the source material I referenced in my remarks. The links appear at the bottom of this post. … Continue reading →

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Nurses – Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care

Posted on May 9, 2013

Each year at this time, we recognize the men and women who form the front lines of the healthcare industry – nurses. This week is celebrated as National Nurses Week because it leads up to the birthday of the founder … Continue reading →

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Nationally Recognized Cancer Rehab Program – Only at Mercy

Posted on May 6, 2013

If you undergo a hip replacement surgery, or have any type of cardiac procedure, your physician and care team will most likely prescribe a specific course of rehabilitation to get you back to your normal life. There is no denying … Continue reading →

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Mercy Hosts Community Leaders to Hear National Health Expert

Posted on April 17, 2013

When Dr. Pamela Peeke asks the rhetorical question “Is the workforce of Northwest Ohio prepared to compete on the global stage,” she isn’t talking about building the technical skills or having willingness to work hard. Dr. Peeke knows first hand … Continue reading →

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Charting A New Course For Chronic Disease Management

Posted on March 7, 2013

Now is the time when most of us look into the future and wonder what opportunities, challenges or surprises we will face throughout the year. At Mercy, we do a fair amount of thinking about the future. However, our planning … Continue reading →

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The Mercy Foundation – An Innovative Approach to Philanthropy

Posted on February 28, 2013

The first use of the term “philanthropy” is traced back to Ancient Greece. The Greeks used the word to describe the concept of the “love of humankind.” Over the years, philanthropy has evolved to mean, “private initiatives for public good.” … Continue reading →

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Saving Seconds. Saving Brain Cells.

Posted on February 21, 2013

We live in a time where connecting to any information in the world is as close as your smartphone, and video communication with colleagues and family members around the world, is as simple as opening FaceTime or Skype on your … Continue reading →

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Embracing Innovation to Help Employees Stay Healthy

Posted on January 23, 2013

In today’s highly competitive environment, businesses and organizations are looking for every opportunity to sharpen their focus, improve efficiency and raise the operation to the next level. If you are interested, there are likely thousands of books, articles and blog … Continue reading →

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Making Weight Loss Wishes Come True

Posted on January 10, 2013

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says almost 36 percent of U.S. Adults are obese. The CDC defines “obese” as an adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. For example, … Continue reading →

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What Do the Holidays Mean to You?

Posted on December 19, 2012

The holiday season may have different meanings for each of us, but I think most of us would agree that that spirit of togetherness that brings family and friends closer is one of the things that makes this time so … Continue reading →

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