Our Mission Statement

To eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Vision Statement

Health Partners of Western Ohio will continually strive to improve the health of our community by providing a patient-centered "health care home" that addresses the mind, body and spirit of our patients.

  • We will foster an atmosphere of care and compassion that develops a sense of community, promotes a healthy lifestyle and meets the health needs of our diverse population throughout their life.
  • We will continue to maintain a highly competent, diverse and multi-disciplinary health care team.
  • We will harness technology for the delivery of up-to-date primary and preventive health care services that deliver best practice outcomes, where patients participate in and direct their health care.
  • We will deliver services in a convenient and comprehensive manner that assure patients have access to care.
  • We will maintain a strong financial position and deliver services in a cost effective and efficient manner to ensure the organization is a good steward of federal, state and local resources.
  • We will collaborate with community partners in responding to the emerging health concerns of the community.

Our Values

  • Fairness
  • Accountability
  • Respect for Employees
  • Stewardship
  • Concern for Individuals in Need
  • Quality Service
  • Service to the Community
  • Integrity and Honesty
board & admin staff
Board Members
Rev. Robert Horton Rebecca A. Dershem
King Seay Gene Reaman
Penny J. Daniel Mary J. Williamson
Bill Stolly Arlisa Hall
Anthony Lester Myrtle Johnson
Mike Hayden Maria-Elena Williams
Administrative Staff
Janis Sunderhaus - Chief Executive Officer
Kym Taflinger - Grants & Special Projects Dir.
Jolene Joseph - Director of Operations
Loretta Neff - Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Clark - Pharmacy Director
Byron Selden - Director of Human Resources

our history

Health Partners of Western Ohio is a private, non-profit corporation that was formed by a group of community residents and health professionals in Lima, Ohio. The impetus for the formation of Health Partners came from the activities of the Healthy People 2000 in partnership with the City of Lima...

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