Dr. Mercy Obeime 2003 Spirit Award Winner

Mercy Obeime, M.D., Medical Director, St. Francis Neighborhood Health Center--Garfield Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, was chosen as the National Winner of the 2003 Spirit of Women Award in the Healthcare Provider-At-Large category.

Dr. Obeime was recognized at the national awards celebration in Baltimore on May 25, 2003 for her dedication and commitment to the uninsured and under-insured residents of Indianapolis. Dr. Obeime’s persistence in seeking funding enables the health center to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Dr. Obeime was selected as the regional Health Care Award winner last fall. She was chosen among the other regional award winners for the national designation. Dr. Obeime and the national winners in the Community and Youth categories were featured on NBC’s “Today Show”.

The Spirit of Women awards honor ordinary women who do extraordinary things. Spirit of Women is a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women’s lives with innovative health and community programs. St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers is the exclusive Spirit of Women health system in central Indiana.

Dr. Obeime is a 1996 graduate of the IU Family Practice Residency Program and a volunteer faculty with the Department of Family Medicine.

For more information, please contact:
Teresa Hromada
Community Relations Specialist
St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers
Carson Square Offices
3145 E. Thompson Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
317-782-7992
317-782-7977 (fax)
teresa.hromada@ssfhs.org

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