In an April 17^th announcement, Cooper Farms donated $50,000 to a new obstetrical facility to be included in the renovated Mercer County Community Hospital.  The project to allow for in-county specialist obstetrical services and neonatal care was initiated with $1 million donation from the Walter and Evelyn Braun family trust. The Cooper Farms donation was included in an amount of $600,000 provided by philanthropic residents.

Ms. Deb Hemmelgarn, Director of the MED Foundation at Mercer Health commented, “ A successful campaign will ensure adequate funds to initiate the project.  Childbirth centers continue to close throughout Ohio and the Nation.  We are enhancing our services because of our commitment to our community”.