Mercy Health breaks walls for expansion

On Wednesday afternoon, Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital showed its commitment to meeting the needs of the growing community by swinging sledgehammers to break walls on additional labor and delivery space in the hospital. The hospital is poised to undergo a $3.1 million expansion to the existing labor and delivery unit, allowing for three additional rooms to provide care for area mothers, newborns and their families. Construction at the Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital Family Birthing Center is predicted to last around 12 months. "As the region's only hospital to be named to Newsweek's 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals, Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital remains committed to providing nationally-recognized care close to home," said Andrew Morgan, president, Mercy Health Tiffin and Willard hospitals. "With this expansion, we will be able to provide the highest level of care for even more mothers in an environment that prioritizes their privacy, safety and comfort during this special time." The Tiffin Hospital family birthing center provides maternity services to nearly 800 families each year, with expertly trained labor and delivery teams ensuring that mothers and babies receive the highest level of care throughout their stay. Additionally, the hospital's private rooms are equipped with the most advanced equipment to ensure the safety of mother and baby. For families who require a higher level of care, there will be a seamless transition of care in partnership with Mercy Health Saint Vincent Medical Center, a Level IV regional perinatal health care center, where the most complex maternal conditions are treated. "We are excited to soon be able to care for even more mothers from the Seneca County region as they welcome new additions to their families," said Anna Snider, nursing manager, of Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital labor and delivery unit. "Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to continuing to provide high-quality and compassionate care to our new moms and families."