Midwest Surgical Center gains Ambulatory Surgery Center Accreditation
Midwest Surgical Center, a collaboration of local surgeons working to provide specialized surgeries to the community, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Ambulatory Surgical Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. For more information, contact 419-866-2000. jointcommission.org
The National Museum of Great Lakes expands
The National Museum of Great Lakes is expanding with a 5,000-square-foot addition to provide more space for exhibits and a community education center. This expansion comes as the Museum celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Already, $4.5 million toward the expected $6 million cost has been raised. nmgl.org
Sylvania Discovery Shop wins national award
The Sylvania Discovery Shop was awarded the American Cancer Society’s Denise Noel Award for having the highest sales increase of all 60 shops nationwide for 2022-23. The award honors Denise Noel who founded the first Discovery Shop in 1965 in California. With 45 active volunteers, the Sylvania Shop is grateful for all of the donations that support the operation. 6600 Sylvania Ave. cancer.org/donate/discovery-shops
Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital “A” rating; Mercy College welcomes new president
Mercy Health is proud to recognize the team at Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital, which earned an ‘A’ as a 2024 Spring Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. St. Charles elevated its grade from a B, awarded in Fall 2023. “This recognition shows that despite the many challenges that continue to face health care, St. Charles will always put the care of our patients first. I am proud of this team and applaud each and every member of the St. Charles family for their hard work,” Craig Albers, president, Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital said.
Additionally, Mercy College of Ohio is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Trevor M. Bates, DHSc, AT, as its fifth president. With a distinguished record of leadership and a deep-seated passion for healthcare education, Dr. Bates is poised to lead Mercy College into a bright future, explaining, “I am honored to lead the Mercy College community and am eager to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and stakeholders to further our mission.” Dr. Bates previously served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at the College from 2017 to 2020.
