Our Hospitals

The Medical Education Foundation of the Academy of Medicine of Lima and Allen County is committed to bringing excellent medical providers to the community by providing financial assistance to students pursuing their education to become a physician. In order to receive the loan without interest, the recipient must practice in Lima/Allen County. This means the physician must be on active staff at one of the three hospitals located in Allen County.


St. Rita's Medical Center Lima

St. Rita’s Medical Center

St. Rita’s Medical Center is a 424-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center located on the west side of Lima and several satellite clinics both within Lima and surrounding towns. St. Rita’s is a member of Mercy Health.

Lima Memorial Health System

Lima Memorial Health System (LMHS) is a full-service hospital and Level II Trauma Center located on the east side of Lima and a Women’s Health Center on the west side of town. LMHS also operates numerous practices and clinics in Lima and surrounding communities. Lima Memorial Health System is an affiliate of Promedica Health System in Toledo, Ohio.

The Bluffton Campus of Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center

The Bluffton campus of Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center is a 25-bed, short term acute care facility located in Bluffton, Ohio.

Contact us for more information about our local hospitals, or to learn more about our loan program.