The MetroHealth System is a comprehensive academic healthcare system which has served as the safety net public hospital for Northeast Ohio for 175 years.

Dr. Brian Mercer, Chair of OB/GYN at The MetroHealth System released the following statement expressing his gratitude to state leaders for changing the eligibility policy for expecting mother’s and their children:

"The State of Ohio's effort to expand and improve the Medicaid eligibility program will speed up access to care for uninsured pregnant women and children. These families often have difficulty accessing health care, and this initiative will help break down this barrier for our patients. Our thanks go out to Governor Kasich, Director Moody and Director McCarthy for selecting The MetroHealth System to participate in this important effort to improve the health outcomes of expecting mothers and their children."

The MetroHealth System is a comprehensive academic healthcare system which has served as the safety net public hospital for Northeast Ohio for 175 years. MetroHealth has a nationally renowned Level I trauma and burn center and an acclaimed critical-care transport program – Metro Life Flight. MetroHealth’s network of community health centers incorporates a patient-centered medical home team care approach to optimize patient outcomes through chronic disease management. MetroHealth is in the top 4% of hospitals in the U.S. to achieve Magnet® recognition for a second time. Magnet® is the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence. Founded in 1837, MetroHealth has been a major affiliate of Case Western Reserve University since 1914 and all MetroHealth active physician staff hold faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Each year, MetroHealth provides nearly one million inpatient and outpatient visits – with overall revenue of $700 million. For more information on The MetroHealth System, visit www.MetroHealth.org.