Mercy Health to support people of Ukraine

        Mercy Health - Toledo, which is a market of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), in keeping with its commitment to bringing help to those in need both at home and abroad, is taking swift action in this time of international need.
        With strong international aid experience, a European health care presence and direct contacts at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, BSMH is actively involved with Ukraine relief efforts and has established a secure fundraising site to support the work. One hundred percent of donations will go toward emergency relief.
        Visit mercy.com/Ukraine to donate to the Ukraine Relief Fund.
        “It is clear that financial resources are most needed at this time and by working with trusted partners, we can ensure that the needed supplies will be purchased and delivered directly to those who need it,” said John Starcher, CEO, Bon Secours Mercy Health. “We are also in the process of securing specific goods in the U.S. which will be sent as soon as transportation is finalized.”
        BSMH has identified two key channels with whom the ministry will work to render aid: Medical Help Ukraine, a group of Ukrainian doctors working in Ireland to give medical aid, and Polish Rescue Organization, an independent, non-profit, founded by doctors, who are currently purchasing medical supplies for Ukraine. These partners will procure supplies in Europe and transport them immediately to Ukraine.
        As a ministry, BSHM has to date pledged $500,000 toward this effort, in addition to the nearly $200,000 already provided by Bon Secours Ireland and BSMH Global Ministries to Catholic Relief Services, Americares and Medical Help Ukraine.