Mercy Health – Springfield Receives Greater Springfield Partnership’s 2026 Community Impact Award

​Mercy Health – Springfield was presented the Community Impact Award at the 2026 Greater Springfield Partnership’s annual meeting last Thursday evening, recognizing the organization’s measurable contributions to the health and well-being of Clark and Champaign counties.

The Community Impact Award honors organizations that have demonstrated

significant positive impact through innovative services, strong partnerships, fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. Mercy Health joins a distinguished list of past recipients including United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties; The Springfield Foundation; Junior Achievement - Mad River Region, Second Harvest Food Bank; Clark County Combined Health District; Springfield Promise; Turner Foundation; and Wilson Sheehan Foundation.

We are proud to select Mercy Health for the Community Impact Award because of its strong commitment to Springfield’s most critical needs, from expanding local services to bridge healthcare gaps for at-risk patients to launching life-changing initiatives for all our residents,” said Mike McDorman, president and CEO of Greater Springfield Partnership. “This recognition represents more than just medical excellence; it honors a partner that consistently leverages its resources and expertise to build a healthier, more equitable future for every member of our community."
 
Mercy Health has expanded access to care and strengthened support for residents across Clark and Champaign counties through its community paramedicine program, which provides in-home care, education and resource support for vulnerable patients. The opening of a new oncology and infusion center in Urbana in early 2025 allows many residents in Champaign County to receive cancer treatment close to home. Both projects were made possible through the generous support of the Mercy Health Foundation of Clark & Champaign Counties. Mercy Health has also invested in its workforce through homeownership assistance and education partnerships with Clark State College, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the health and stability of the communities it serves.
 
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it represents a culmination of efforts that go back several years,” said Adam Groshans, market president for Mercy Health – Springfield. “From expanding access to oncology care close to home to launching programs that reach our most vulnerable patients where they live, this work reflects our deep commitment to the health of Clark and Champaign counties.”
 
Looking ahead, Mercy Health continues to invest in expanded services across the region, including the addition of two new cardiovascular and cardiothoracic providers to meet growing demand for specialty services in 2026. These efforts build on Mercy Health’s broader commitment to ensuring residents receive high-quality care close to home.
 
“All of this work would not be possible without our exceptional caregivers, clinicians, support teams and the many partners who stand alongside us,” Groshans said. “Together we are creating lasting change. We remain committed to serving our neighbors for many years to come.”

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About Mercy Health - Springfield
Mercy Health – Springfield is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by nearly 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as in Ireland and the Philippines. BSMH provides care for patients nearly 14 million times annually through its network of more than 1,200 care sites, which includes 47 hospitals. In 2025, BSMH invested more than $500 million in its communities across five states, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to health care for our patients in need. Locally, Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes Springfield Regional Medical Center and Urbana Hospital, has a mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Mercy Health – Springfield is a comprehensive, regional health care system, known for quality, innovation, compassionate service and a caring culture. With two hospitals and numerous physician offices and care locations, Mercy Health ensures easy access to safe, effective, timely and cost-efficient care for every stage of life through a network of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities as well as rehabilitation and outreach services. The mission of Bon Secours Mercy Health is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of its communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Visit mercy.com for additional information.