Meridian HealthCare Continues to Grow, Expanding Access to Primary Care

Meridian HealthCare Continues to Grow, Expanding Access to Primary Care

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Youngstown, OH – As Meridian HealthCare continues to expand its services to meet the evolving needs of the community, the organization is proud to welcome several new providers to its growing team. For more than 50 years, Meridian HealthCare has delivered hope and healing for the whole body, offering integrated care that meets patients where they are, whether they are seeking primary care, mental health services, or addiction treatment and recovery support. Read more

The historic Neil Kennedy Recovery Center on Rush Blvd.

Meridian HealthCare Preserves Neil Kennedy’s Organization and Legacy

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Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare is proud to announce that the Neil Kennedy organization and legacy will continue to exist through a partnership with Meridian and the services they provide to the community. A significant part of this preservation will be Meridian assuming stewardship of Fellowship Hall, a long-standing recovery meeting space once managed by the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center (NKRC). Meridian is committed to ensuring that the history and mission of Neil Kennedy’s groundbreaking work in addiction recovery will continue to serve the Mahoning Valley community. Read more

Meridian HealthCare Recognized With Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike Designation

Meridian HealthCare Recognized With Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike Designation

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Federal Recognition Confirms Meridian’s Commitment to Comprehensive, Accessible Primary Care

Youngstown, OH –  Meridian HealthCare has officially received its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike designation, a prestigious federal recognition for the organization’s commitment to comprehensive, accessible, and patient-centered primary care. Read more

Meridian HealthCare’s Dr. Michael Cafaro Appointed to Ohio Governor’s Radiation Advisory Council

Meridian HealthCare’s Dr. Michael Cafaro Appointed to Ohio Governor’s Radiation Advisory Council

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Youngstown, OH – Dr. Michael J. Cafaro, Director of Occupational Health and Chiropractic at Meridian HealthCare, has been appointed to the State of Ohio’s Radiation Advisory Council by Governor Mike DeWine.

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Meridian Groundbreaking

Meridian HealthCare Breaks Ground on $2 Million Expansion at Meridian Road Campus

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Youngstown, OH – On September 30, 2025, Meridian HealthCare held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of a $2 million expansion and renovation project at its Meridian Road campus. Read more

Meridian HealthCare’s Meridian Road campus.

Meridian HealthCare Joins Forces With Local Law Enforcement on New Crime Reduction Initiative

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Meridian HealthCare is proud to partner with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post and the Youngstown Police Department on a proactive traffic safety and crime reduction initiative set to begin Thursday, June 19, and run through Friday, August 1. Read more

Victoria Giegerich Named Chief Clinical Officer of Meridian HealthCare

Victoria Giegerich Named Chief Clinical Officer of Meridian HealthCare

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Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare proudly announces the promotion of Victoria Giegerich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC, to the position of Chief Clinical Officer. With a decade of clinical experience, she is deeply committed to whole-body wellness, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence in addiction recovery and mental health. Read more

Dr. Lewis Spirtos appointed as Chief Medical Officer

Meridian HealthCare Appoints Dr. Lewis Spirtos as Chief Medical Officer

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Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare is proud to announce the appointment of Lewis Spirtos, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer, effective July 14, 2025. A Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addictionologist, Dr. Spirtos brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach to integrated behavioral and medical health services.

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Meridian HealthCare Hosts Free Health and Wellness Fair on July 16

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Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare invites the community to its annual Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Judge Joseph Donofrio Center (550 W Chalmers Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44511). The event is free and open to the public. Read more

Meridian HealthCare’s Meridian Road campus.

Meridian HealthCare Launches $2 Million Expansion to Improve Integrated Patient Care

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Meridian HealthCare is set to break ground on a $2 million expansion project at its Meridian Road campus by the end of the summer. The project will add 3,000 square feet of new space and renovate existing facilities, enhancing the delivery of integrated care and improving patient experience.  Read more