Mercy

In every Mercy facility, you can find our Mission statement on the wall. What does "mission" mean, anyway?

To be sent.

In these images from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, we see disciples gifted with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as they were sent to all the people of the world. We also see a Sister of Mercy sent to St. Louis, serving alongside other sisters, to found ministries of healing and education.

We are so blessed to be sent to serve the communities that need it most.

Packing a hospital bag? Here's what to bring, what we provide and what to leave home: https://bit.ly/4b9al8d

Some lessons stick with you long after the moment has passed. They show up in persistence, partnership and presence in the community you love.

Joplin remains example for healthcare emergency response 15 years after EF-5 tornado JOPLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marks 15 years since a deadly, rain-wrapped tornado plowed into the city of Joplin, killing 161 people and leveling hundreds of homes and businesses. The tornado touched down shortly after 5:30 p.m. as many people were out doing their weekend shopping, or attending Joplin H...

32 minutes. 161 lives. $3 billion.

For those of us who lived through it, the numbers are immediately recognizable. Fifteen years seems like an impossible one, but on this day, somehow that long ago, Joplin was changed forever. Jeff Carrier was there. Click here to read his story in The Joplin Globe: https://bit.ly/4tUW9p0

Most people don’t realize what hospice actually looks like until they need it. We believe it’s the small, human things that matter most — being there with compassion, honoring the dignity of the patient and helping families find comfort in those tender and difficult moments.

Read about Jerry's experience caring for his stepmother near the end of her life, and how Mercy had the honor of serving their family: https://prn.to/4fFzCJ4

“Tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend on today’s brave patients—and the care teams that stand with them.” - Aswanth Reddy, MD, FACP, MRCP, 2025 Mercy Fort Smith Researcher of the Year

Clinical trials drive medical innovation, from new therapies to better ways to prevent, detect and treat disease. At , we’re proud to support patient-centered research. Behind every trial is a team of caregivers, researchers, partners and the patients and volunteers who make it all possible, helping create better options for others.

As Dr. Reddy shares, “Research at Mercy transforms hope into tangible healing, converting today's discoveries into tomorrow's gold-standard care.”

Mark Moir is Mercy's new Chief People Officer! His background spans decades of executive HR leadership focused on culture, workforce and caregiver experience. He most recently served as vice president of talent at Mercy, leading teams that support caregivers across the system and strengthen our workforce.

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Allyson Maus, a speech therapist at Mercy Hospital Aurora, says rural healthcare holds a special place in her heart because it lets her care for people and the community at the same time.

“In small towns, care goes beyond clinical skills. It’s about building trust, understanding each person’s situation and helping patients feel supported every step of the way.”

Strong rural health teams make better outcomes possible, and that kind of care is worth fighting for as access and funding remain under pressure in small communities.