About Mercy
Mercy: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Compassion and Innovation
Mercy is a leading healthcare organization in the United States, dedicated to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to patients across the country. With 44 acute care and specialty hospitals, over 700 physician and outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma, Mercy has established itself as one of the largest health systems in the nation.
Founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland in 1831 as a response to the needs of poor women and children who lacked access to healthcare services, Mercy has since grown into a global network of healthcare providers committed to serving those most vulnerable. Today, Mercy continues this legacy by providing high-quality medical care that is accessible and affordable for all.
At Mercy, patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do. Our team of highly skilled physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals work together seamlessly to provide personalized treatment plans that meet each patient's unique needs. We believe that every person deserves access to quality healthcare regardless of their background or financial situation.
One way we achieve this goal is through our extensive network of clinics located throughout Arkansas, Kansas Missouri & Oklahoma. These clinics offer a wide range of services including primary care visits for adults and children; specialty consultations with experts in fields such as cardiology or oncology; diagnostic testing like X-rays or MRIs; physical therapy sessions designed specifically for each patient's needs; mental health counseling sessions with licensed therapists trained in evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
In addition to our clinics' services mentioned above we also have an extensive telehealth program which allows patients from remote areas or those who are unable physically visit our facilities due distance or mobility issues can still receive quality medical attention from their homes via video conferencing technology.
Our commitment towards innovation extends beyond just telehealth programs but also includes cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at developing new treatments for diseases such as cancer diabetes Alzheimer’s disease among others. We collaborate with leading academic institutions across the country on these projects which helps us stay ahead curve when it comes discovering new ways improve people’s lives through medicine science.
At Mercy we understand how important it is stay connected your loved ones during times illness injury so offer various support groups classes help families cope better while their member recovers from any ailment they may be facing whether it be physical emotional spiritual support needed during difficult times.
We are proud members several national organizations including American Hospital Association Catholic Health Association National Association Children's Hospitals among others which helps us stay up-to-date latest trends best practices within industry so can continue deliver highest level service possible all our patients visitors alike.
In conclusion,
Mercy has been revolutionizing healthcare since its inception over two centuries ago by providing compassionate care coupled with innovative solutions that catered towards everyone regardless their background financial status etc., making them one largest U.S health systems today! With its vast network hospitals clinics spread across four states - Arkansas Kansas Missouri & Oklahoma - there no doubt why they have become go-to destination anyone seeking quality medical attention backed by cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at developing new treatments diseases such cancer diabetes Alzheimer’s disease among others!