Know someone who's pregnant during a pandemic? We've got answers to the top questions from parents-to-be: https://bit.ly/2Sbh7jO.
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Now that Ortho Four States has officially become Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, learn about the process, how we're taking care of patients' orthopedic needs in the context of COVID-19 and the advantages of having a dedicated, standalone orthopedics campus: https://bit.ly/307HBae
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Standalone Orthopedic Facility Presents Benefits for Patients During Pandemic | Mercy
Happy Mercy Day! Today marks 193 years since Sisters of Mercy founder Catherine McAuley opened the House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. Its doors have remained open since 1827 to serve the poor, sick and uneducated.
We sat down with four current Sisters of Mercy to hear what Mercy Day means for each of them: https://bit.ly/340rtJ1
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Sisters Reflect on Mercy Day
Fall is here! The #MercyJoplin auxiliary has mums available for $15 to go with your fall decorating. Mums are available in burgundy, yellow, pink and orange and can be ordered in the hospital gift shop through Friday, Sept. 25. The flowers will be available for pickup from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday or from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
Don't delay your care. We're open with measures in place to help you come back safely! Here's a handy guide on where to go when.
(More details on returning safely at https://bit.ly/2FXOVhB.)
For Tammy Whitaker, being a Mercy Environmental Services (EVS) co-worker is a family affair. She's been with Mercy for more than 20 years, and has counted several of her family members as co-workers over the years.
Whether they’re lifelong co-workers or brand new to Mercy, we recognize and appreciate all of our EVS co-workers! #EVSWeek
The compassion and knowledge of an ER nurse makes all the difference when every second counts. We honor their devotion to patient care this #EmergencyNursesWeek!
COVID-19 is still very much present in our area, and, in fact, numbers have been on the rise recently. We urge everyone to continue to do their part to try to slow the spread. Wear your mask. Keep your distance. Wash your hands. #LoveThyNeighbor https://bit.ly/374WIpn
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Joplin's COVID-19 numbers continue to be elevated, city officials say
"Male breast cancer is real ... take action, be aggressive."
Wise words from someone who knows firsthand that the risk of breast cancer isn't only for women. Survivor Vernon Williams has a message for fellow men. https://bit.ly/34RJ7PD
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Male breast cancer survivor has a message for other men
At Mercy, we believe no woman should miss a mammogram because of her insurance or financial situation. That's why we're happy to partner with Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to provide them for free to those in need. The next free mammogram event is coming up this week:
THU, OCT 15
Free 3D Mammograms for Uninsured Women
We encourage members of the community who believe they may need to be tested for COVID-19 to take advantage of this free testing event next week. #LoveThyNeighbor
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Joplin COVID-19 Community Testing Event
#MercyJoplin has had the capability to perform robotic surgeries for years, and has done more than 1,000 surgeries with the help of our surgical robot. The benefits to patients include smaller incisions, which means faster recoveries and less pain. Learn more about the technology from Dr. Danny Liu, and visit https://bit.ly/2GvtKUZ to be connected to a provider in the area.
"I want us all to be survivors."
HOPE 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation has done crucially important work in the community for years. Their fundraising efforts help to make sure uninsured and underinsured women in the area are able to get mammograms. Watch this story to learn more about what they do and who it helps. https://bit.ly/353Ld0a
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Pandemic making collecting donations more difficult for local breast cancer foundation
Mercy is at Mercy Hospital Joplin.
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Happy Halloween from the #MercyJoplin NICU! Thanks to Mrs. Shaw’s class at Liberal High School for making some costumes so our smallest patients don’t miss out on the fun!
The flu nearly killed Charlie in 2018. Now he's got a strong message for everyone in 2020: think about others.
Find a flu shot at Mercy: bit.ly/MercyFlu2020
Additional COVID-19 resources at Mercy.net/COVID19
Need an OB/GYN? Dr. Tara Moore is accepting new patients, and you can schedule an in-person appointment or a video visit online: https://bit.ly/2HTjZjK
¡Es seguro regresar a #MercyJoplin cuando necesite atención! Para ayudar a detener el COVID-19, recuerde usar una máscara, mantener el distanciamiento social y lavarse las manos con frecuencia. ¡Podemos marcar la diferencia juntos!
Don't smash those Halloween plans just yet. Becky Spain with Mercy Injury Prevention carved up some safer ways to celebrate on Saturday. And yes, they still involve candy!
Here's another treat for mummies and daddies: a free survival guide so parenting is a little less scary. Download it at https://bit.ly/37X8fay.
In the midst of caring for thousands of patients today, including those fighting for their lives in our hospitals and ICUs, the women and men of Mercy mourned the death and injury of many in our nation's capital yesterday.
Together with our Sisters, we will continue to pray for peace.
This is a report card we're happy to show off! #MercyJoplin now has straight As in the Leapfrog Group's safety grade since 2015! Thank you so much to the co-workers who made this honor possible! https://bit.ly/2JQisMB
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Mercy Joplin Earns A Grade For Safety | Mercy
It's a happy day at #MercyJoplin! Today is the first day of co-workers and caregivers getting their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. #LoveThyNeighbor
We know people have several questions about the various COVID-19 vaccines. One of our #MercyJoplin experts addressed some last week, including why it's still crucial to #maskup, keep our distance and wash our hands. #LoveThyNeighbor
https://bit.ly/2X6usg1
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Local hospital officials address COVID-19 vaccine questions
Please help us welcome into the world Bowan Wade Bryant, the first baby born at #MercyJoplin in 2021! Born at 9:07 a.m. on New Year's Day, baby Bowan is six pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long!
If you've got a bundle of joy coming in the new year, we've got you covered with pregnancy, birth and parenting guides! https://bit.ly/3hxVDtx
We say farewell to 2020 by thanking everyone who made it possible to make it through this challenging year, especially all our frontline COVID caregivers.
To the physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, patient care associates, lab, housekeepers, food and nutrition services, chaplains and everyone else who plays an important role in caring for our patients and co-workers: thank you.
To the community showing their support with signs, prayers and by following masking and social distancing guidelines: thank you.
Here's to a much better 2021! #LoveThyNeighbor
