Mercy Medical Center

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Name :

Mercy Medical Center

Address  :

1320 Mercy Dr. N.W

Town  :

Canton

State  :

Ohio

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

44708

Phone  :

330 489 1000

Web URL  :

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Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Hematologist
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 476

Description
OVERVIEW
Mercy Medical Center a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System operates a 476bed hospital serving Stark Carroll Wayne Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties and parts of Southeastern Ohio It has 620 members on its Medical Staff and employs 2500 people Mercy operates outpatient health centers in Carrollton Jackson Township Lake Township Louisville North Canton Plain Township and Tuscarawas County A Catholic hospital Mercy Medical Center upholds the mission and philosophy of the Sisters of Charity of St Augustine and continues to be responsive to the needs of the community

Mission In Action
In 1908 The Sisters of Charity of St Augustine joined with area physicians to convert President McKinleys former home into Stark Countys first and only faithbased hospital Over a century later Mercy Medical Center remains committed to its original purpose to continue Christs healing ministry by providing quality compassionate accessible and affordable care for the whole person

History
Our History Mercy Beginnings
Mercy Medical Center traces its beginnings to Mercy Hospital which was opened in the former home of President William McKinley on September 24 1908 by the Sisters of Charity of St Augustine It was due to the generosity of Mrs Rosa Klorer that the Sisters were called to Canton to establish Stark Countys first and only Catholic hospital Mrs Rosa Klorer purchased the McKinley home at Market and 8th Street Northwest and deeded its use as a hospital which would be open to everyone rich and poor alike regardless of religious faith or nationality

The Sisters converted the McKinley home into an 18bed hospital named Mercy in honor of Our Lady of Mercy Mercy Hospital eventually expanded three times to meet the needs of a growing community In 1950 W Robert and Henry H Timken gave the Sisters the HH Timken residence along with 30 acres of land Timken Mercy Hospital opened in 1952 as a 68bed satellite to Mercy Hospital Building additions in 1953 1957 and 1970 at Timken Mercy led to the closing of Old Mercy Hospital in 1970 with all services being consolidated at the Timken Mercy campus Today the Stark County District Library stands on the old Mercy Hospital site

Timken Mercy Hospital became Timken Mercy Medical Center in 1979 to reflect its expanded role in community healthcare beyond traditional hospital services

Present Day Mercy

Today Mercy Medical Center is owned by The Sisters of Charity Health System Mercy has 476 beds 620 members on its medical staff and employs 2500 people Mercy continues to serve as Stark Countys only Catholic hospital
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