Mercy Health, Toledo Public Schools, Mercy College celebrate investment in health science academy
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 21, 2024) – Six months after breaking walls to kick off construction on a new regional Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy, Mercy Health, Mercy College of Ohio and Toledo Public Schools are excited to recognize the state investment in the development of Toledo’s area students and future workforce.
As a result of a $500,000 allocation from the State Capital Budget program, the construction of the academy is well underway on the fifth floor of the Mercy College of Ohio building. This marks a significant investment in the Toledo region and highlights our state legislators’ commitment to workforce development and health care education.
“This partnership between Mercy Health, Mercy College of Ohio, and Toledo Public Schools was designed not only to create opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine as well as serving as an important pipeline for health care workers in this community,” said Bob Baxter, President, Mercy Health – Toledo. “We are grateful to the state leaders who have not only supported this project but invested in our area students and our region to ensure that our communities continue to thrive.”
Working together, and with continued state investment in our region, Mercy Health, Mercy College of Ohio and Toledo Public Schools are working to fill a desperate need for medical-related jobs in the community. The Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy will educate students interested in medical and clinical careers through a state-of-the-art learning experience starting in 2025.
“We so appreciate the support of our state representatives, Mercy Health and Mercy College in helping local students make their dreams of working in the medical field a reality,” said Dr. Romules Durant, CEO/Superintendent, Toledo Public Schools. “The expansion of the Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy to this campus allows us to welcome more students to this exemplary program who will become the next medical professionals to provide care to the residents of our community.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Mercy Health and TPS to provide area students with exceptional opportunities and resources, fostering their future success in healthcare. Investment in healthcare education is an investment and a stronger, healthier community,” said Dr. Trevor Bates, President, Mercy College of Ohio.
The academy will be among the first medical magnet schools in the country where high school students can complete their high school degrees and earn college credits. In its first year, the academy will welcome juniors and seniors will expand to sophomores through seniors by year two. When full, the academy will educate 160 students.
The 20,000-square-foot renovation within the Mercy College building is anticipated to be completed in early 2025.
Contact:
Erica Blake
Mercy Health Public Relations
419-261-8676, erica_blake1@mercy.com
Patty Mazur
Toledo Public Schools Public Relations
419-250-9123, pmazur@tps.org
Denise Hudgin
Mercy College of Ohio Public Relations
419-262-0876, denise.hudgin@mercycollege.edu