Perrysburg, Ohio

inside the scull. Sapara notes, “Previously if someone wanted to have that done they had to go to Detroit or Cleveland. We are very fortunate to have some of the most advanced physicians, literally in the world, that can use that technology – and its right here in Perrysburg.” Mercy Hospital strives to be the community’s source of care for all healthcare needs, including bone fractures, surgeries, and illnesses, with specialties such as family care, orthopaedics and gastrointestinal. Recreational needs are equally valued and made available for Perrysburg residents. Mackin reports, “We also have, as part of the growth and expansion, made sure that residents and the community are more connected through multi-use paths and parks that we continue to improve and upgrade.” A new project dubbed Wood County Plays is indicative of the Perrysburg community’s inclusivity mandate. Carly Dauch represents the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, which services over 1,000 individuals. She shares, “A privately funded, inclusive playground will be up and running next summer for all to enjoy. The idea was brought forward by a local family whose son utilizes a walker for mobility. They recognized a need for a more inclusive playground and from there they gathered the troops. Together, we created a steering committee and a community committee and started on the ground running to fundraise locally. Both of these committees consist of parents, family members, school personnel, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, self-advocates, and other community members who all saw a need for an inclusive playground and wanted to support the initiative.” Creative fundraising efforts were established and local businesses have held various fundraisers for the cause as well, helping Wood County Plays surpass its $600,000 mark. Dauch states, “The goal is to be a truly inclusive place, so we are considering physical, cognitive,