$2M upgrade at Springfield cancer center cuts length of treatments
CMHP in the News: Marketing and Communications coordinated a story in the Springfield News-Sun about a $2 million technology advancement at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center that enables more lung cancer and prostate cancer patients to receive treatment close to home ...
Learn MoreClark County expert urges parents to talk about suicide
CMHP in the News: Marketing and Communications coordinated stories on preventing teenage suicide with WHIO-TV and Springfield News-Sun. Jordan Allison, PSY.D., a psychologist with Springfield Regional Medical Group, was interviewed for the stories. He spoke about warning signs and tips for parents. By Katherine Collins - Staff Writer A local psychologist says parents should talk to their children after public suicide attempts, like a recent Clark County teen who allegedly streamed her attempt to kill herself live on Facebook....
Learn MoreCMHP introduces new mobile mammography vehicle
Community Mercy Health Partners has purchased an $850,000 mobile mammography unit to offer preventative services in Clark and Champaign counties after data revealed breast cancer rates in both counties are above the state average. The new vehicle will travel around the two counties to offer 3D and 2D mammograms to patients. Before its purchase, Community Mercy borrowed a vehicle from a Cincinnati hospital to offer mobile services ...
Learn MoreCMHP names new Chief Operating Officer
Adam Groshans has been named Chief Operating Officer at Community Mercy Health Partners, effective March 6. Adam comes to us from Tennova Healthcare Lebanon in Lebanon, Tenn., where he has served on the administrative team for nearly four years.
Learn MoreCommunity invited to An Evening Out for Heart Health
The public is invited to An Evening Out for Heart Health, a fun, informative event that will be held by Community Mercy Health Partners on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Springfield. The evening includes a health fair, engaging speakers, dinner, wine, door prizes and a silent auction. New to this year’s event is a Heart Hero Award to an individual who embodies heart health for themselves and others ...
Learn MoreEvent response examined by officials
CMHP in the News: Mercy Memorial Hospital’s emergency department played a vital role in the response to a carbon monoxide leak at Urbana High School last Friday. The Urbana Daily Citizen ran a follow-up story on the event. MMH Administrator Kim Jerger convened an event review meeting this week with representatives from several organizations that were involved in the emergency response ...
Learn MoreHealth and fitness program now being offered by Excel Sports Medicine & Rehab
Excel Fitness is now being offered at Excel Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in Springfield as an opportunity for individuals to participate in health and fitness programs at an affordable price. ...
Learn MoreSeven tips to quit smoking in 2017
By Marcy Ivory - Contributing Writer SPRINGFIELD — Quitting smoking is not easy, but quitting for good is possible. Try following these seven tips used as part of the Community Mercy REACH, Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Treatment program ...
Learn MoreSpringfield Regional plans retail pharmacy with goal of reducing hospital readmissions
One of the top reasons why patients are readmitted to the hospital is that they don’t fill needed prescriptions. As part of an initiative to reduce hospital readmissions, Springfield Regional Medical Center will open a retail pharmacy in the hospital in early February. ...
Learn MoreSpringfield students deliver rehab car to hospital
CMHP in the News: The Springfield News-Sun ran a story on the Acute Rehab Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center partnering with the Springfield–Clark Career Technology Center on a car simulator that now serves patients on the unit. ...
Learn MoreWHIO TV: CMHP introduces new mobile mammography vehicle
To help address a significant health issue in Clark and Champaign counties, Community Mercy Health Partners is introducing an $850,000 mobile mammography unit...
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