Mercy Health – Lorain Breaks Ground on Oak Point Medical Center

To Help Continue to Deliver High-Quality Care Where it is Needed Most

Bob Fisher, Chairman, Board of Trustees and Owner Premier Toyota, Chase Ritenauer, Lorain Mayor, Edwin Oley, Marcia Miller, Chair, Mercy Hospital Board with members of the Bitar family Sandra, J.C., Bryant, Krystina and 2-year-old Audriana.

Mercy Health – Lorain has officially broken ground on a brand new, 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art medical center on Oak Point Road; northeast of the Deerfield Development. The new Center will offer comprehensive and coordinated care that includes primary and specialty care, walk-in services as well as occupational health.

“We, as an organization, continue to be responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.”, said Edwin Oley, Chief Executive Officer for Mercy Health. “We have reached capacity in our Amherst Primary Care office which has led us to expand into a space that allows us to continue to serve the Amherst and Lorain communities, such as we do now.” He said.

Designed as the “practice of the future”, the medical center will not only be equipped with the latest technologies for patient care, but will include convenient e check-in kiosks and telemedicine services. Helping to deliver high-quality care where and when the patient needs it.

Additionally, Mercy Health Walk-in Care will offer a cost-effective, convenient service for many non-emergent illnesses such as colds, sore throats, allergies and more. This model of care has gained much notoriety for its easy access in Avon, Elyria, Lorain and Oberlin where current Walk-In sites exist. The new Oak Point Medical Center will also serve as an access point for sport and school physicals and vaccinations.

: Edwin Oley, Chief Executive Officer for Mercy Health

: Chase Ritenauer, Lorain Mayor

: Scott Pember, President of Mercy Foundation of Lorain County

: Bryant Bitar, of the Bitar family

Officials and dignitaries break ground: Bob Fisher, Chairman, Board of Trustees and Owner Premier Toyota, Chase Ritenauer, Lorain Mayor, Edwin Oley, Marcia Miller, Chair, Mercy Hospital Board and Kim Mulder, President of STAR Design-Build Contractors with members of the Bitar family Sandra, 2-year-old Audriana,, J.C. and Bryant

“Walk-in services provide the community with an alternative if their physician should not be available or even closed. With extended hours on the weekdays and hours on Saturday and Sunday, Mercy Health- Walk-in Care offers a shorter wait time and convenient access when you need to care for yourself and your family.” said Oley.

Building a healthier community, also means creating a healthy landscape and the new facility will remain meticulously maintained to match the environment the Oak Point residents have spent much time sustaining. Additionally, the new center will bring jobs to the region and support economic growth. Mercy anticipates that this new building will support the city of Lorain with more than 75 jobs.

The development of this new center is supported by a donation from the Bitar Family to the Mercy Foundation of Lorain County. As an influential obstetrician/gynecologist in Lorain County, Dr. Bitar dedicated his life to caring for women’s health. He and his wife Sandra have been leaders in our community for years both through their expertise and philanthropy.

Members of the Bitar family Sandra, J.C., Bryant, Krystina and 2-year-old Audriana.

“The Bitar Family have been true partners for our Health System and Foundation.” said Scott Pember, President of Mercy Foundation of Lorain County. “With financial support from families, like the Bitar’s, the Foundation is able to provide innovative solutions to build healthier communities and make health care more accessible.”

Today’s ground-breaking symbolizes Mercy Health’s commitment to building a healthier Lorain county. Oak Point Medical Center is scheduled to open Fall 2018.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is a full-service, not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, which has been providing quality health care to Lorain County and surrounding communities for more than 125 years. The health system provides inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services through its two hospitals, Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital and Mercy Health – Allen Hospital in Oberlin; Mercy Health Physicians; and specialized facilities, including the Mercy Health – Cancer Center, Mercy Health – Outpatient Rehabilitation and Therapy, and Mercy Health – New Life Hospice. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and is regularly recognized for high-quality. Visit Mercy Health online at Mercy.com or find them on Facebook as Mercy-Lorain Region.