Congratulations to Jackie Paulik, CRT, who has been named the Director of Respiratory Services of Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio. Jackie has wonderfully transitioned in her former roles as Respiratory Therapist, Practice Administrator and Vice President in well respected health systems. She aims to utilize her expertise in Respiratory Care and Leadership in order to live out the mission and vision at Mercy Medical Center. In her new role she will provide oversight and leadership for department operations ensuring department activities align with strategic goals and objectives of the organization and supports the patient experience. Jackie is fully committed to demonstrating excellent customer service and leadership through her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Mission, Vision, Values and Service Excellence standards of the organization.

Mercy Medical Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, operates a 476-bed hospital serving Stark, Carroll, Wayne, Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties and parts of Southeastern Ohio. It has 620 members on its Medical Staff and employs 2,500 people. Mercy operates outpatient health centers in Alliance, Carroll County, Jackson Township, Lake Township, Louisville, North Canton, Plain Township and Tuscarawas County. A Catholic hospital, Mercy Medical Center upholds the mission and philosophy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and continues to be responsive to the needs of the community.