Mercy

Mercy is a comprehensive, nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization founded in 1871 by the Sisters of Mercy. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, Mercy operates across multiple states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It also has outreach programs in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

As one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States, Mercy employs over 40,000 individuals and collaborates with more than 2,400 physicians. Together, they deliver a wide array of healthcare services.

Healthcare Services Offered by Mercy

• Acute Care Hospitals: Mercy operates over 40 acute care and specialty hospitals, providing essential inpatient services across its service areas.
• Specialty Services: The organization offers specialized care in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and rehabilitation to ensure comprehensive treatment options for diverse patient needs.
• Outpatient Clinics and Urgent Care: With more than 900 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, Mercy delivers accessible healthcare services including urgent care, imaging centers, and pharmacies.
• Home Health Services: Mercy Home Health provides home-based healthcare services throughout the five-county Philadelphia area, including palliative care, post-partum services, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and support services.
• Virtual Care: Mercy Virtual, located in Chesterfield, Missouri, is a pioneering virtual care center operating solely through telemedicine, offering remote services to patients within Mercy system hospitals and medical offices.

Community Engagement and Expansion

Mercy is committed to enhancing community health through various initiatives:

• Partnerships: In October 2024, Mercy, the Alice L. Walton Foundation, and the Heartland Whole Health Institute formed a partnership to improve cardiac care in Northwest Arkansas. This includes a combined $700 million investment to build new facilities and recruit doctors.
• School Health Clinics: Mercy opened its first school health clinic in September 2022 at the Jim D. Rollins School of Innovation in Tontitown, Arkansas. The clinic aims to reduce absenteeism and promote preventive healthcare among students and their families.
• Retail Clinics: In November 2024, Mercy expanded services by opening clinics inside Walmart stores located in Rogers, Springdale, and Fort Smith. These clinics offer primary care services such as vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness visits.

Locations

Mercy operates numerous facilities across its service areas, including:

• Missouri: Springfield, Joplin, and St. Louis.
• Arkansas: Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas.
• Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, and Kingfisher.
• Kansas: Kansas City.

Mercy's dedication to compassionate care and community well-being underscores its mission to provide exceptional healthcare services across the regions it serves.