A not-for-profit health system in Youngstown celebrated honorees on Wednesday during its 2026 Visionary Awards.
The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley spent time recognizing Valley residents who have made an impact in the community and embody the spirit of the foundation’s founders.
Awards were given during the inaugural Impact Dinner at Stambaugh Auditorium.
“We are honored to be presenting to the community the impact that the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley makes,” Paul Homick Jr., president of Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, said. “We are here to honor three healthcare leaders and those that make a tremendous impact in the community.”
Honorees included:
Leadership in Health Award - Chief Academic Officer Dr. Ronald Rhodes, Mercy Health, Lorain and Youngstown
Heart of the Mission Award - Mercy Health, St. Elizabeth Youngstown and Boardman Hospitals Auxiliary
Continuing the Legacy Award - Executive Director Ian Beniston, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
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