Mercy Health Lorain Hospital to cease trauma services next month [Video]

LORAIN, Ohio — Trauma services at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital will cease next month as a result of the end of the Catholic health care system’s partnership with MetroHealth, the two nonprofits announced Wednesday.

In a press release, Mercy Health said the decision to end their association was made “together” with Metro, adding that “this transition made best sense for both Mercy Health and MetroHealth to ensure the health systems continue to provide high-quality, compassionate care long into the future.” As such, Mercy Health Lorain’s last day of trauma services will be Oct. 15, with the hospital electing not to seek reverification as a Level III trauma center.

“MetroHealth has been a great partner, and we’re thankful for their team’s commitment to our patients since …