This week we recognize the efforts of our outstanding team of doctors, nurses and therapists who strive to help patients attain the highest level of independence possible following an accident, injury, stroke, or onset of a chronic or acute disease. Take a moment to thank them for their work!

Mercy Service League will hold its annual Harvest Ball on October 15 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. Guests will be treated to a five-course meal, complimentary cocktails and full-bar service, delicious desserts, and dancing the night away to the music of Rumplestiltskin.

Mercy Health Center of Massillon, located at 2935 Lincoln Way W., features a STATCARE Immediate Care Center; laboratory services; imaging including mobile MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound; and physical therapy.

Mercy Medical Center recently received the Mission: Lifeline® GOLD PLUS Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Mercy recently received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll. The award recognizes our commitment to the most appropriate stroke treatment.