Mercy

04/28/2026

For we reflect on the Sisters of Mercy’s fourth vow, the vow of service. Service isn’t just something we do, it’s who we are. Rooted in faith and compassion, we seek to put the needs of others first, letting our actions be a light to those we serve. When service is lived intentionally, it becomes a powerful expression of mercy that can truly transform lives.

"Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
Matthew 5:15-16

04/28/2026

There’s no overnight path to 26.2 miles. For Dr. Jarin Redman, a hospitalist at running began during the pandemic as a way to stay healthy and manage stress during an especially demanding time. What started as a personal commitment grew into months of training, perseverance and dedication.

Staying active looks different for everyone but this path ended up leading him to proudly take part in the 130th Boston Marathon!

04/25/2026

Amanda was healthy, a non-smoker and just looking for answers about a persistent fever. She never imagined it would lead to a lung cancer diagnosis, but thanks to Dr. Jason McKenney and the rest of the team, Amanda is still here with her family today.

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When you give to Mercy Health Foundation, you help Mercy deliver lifesaving care and heartfelt compassion — from a child’s first breath to a heart patient’s second chance.

04/25/2026

Over 13,000 hours.

That’s how long Shirley Waterman has volunteered at Mercy Southeast.
Shirley, now 87 and still going strong, began volunteering in 1978 after her husband suffered a heart attack. Seeing the comfort volunteers provided to families, she thought, “I can do that!” and she did.

Her favorite place to serve is the surgical waiting room.
“The people needed someone because they were there for family members,” Waterman said. “Some were very upset, and sometimes just talking with them or offering a cup of coffee made a difference. They really appreciated it, and I felt the hours I spent there were very rewarding.”

Shirley is just one of the many incredible volunteers we’re blessed to have.

Happy to Shirley and to everyone who gives their time to serve with us!

04/24/2026

Yes Lab, we ALWAYS want to see something cool.

04/22/2026

A reminder this Earth Day🪴
to slow down and observe the world around us, where light, color and natural beauty are often more present than we realize.

04/22/2026

Packing a hospital bag? Here's what to bring, what we provide and what to leave home: https://bit.ly/47G6Dka

04/21/2026

Rural health care is stronger when your care team grew up alongside you! Mandy Burgess was born at and now manages the med-surg unit, all while raising four kids and running a local farm. Her story shows why care close to home matters

04/20/2026

Aged like a fine wine.

04/18/2026

From 1,500 to a million — our sports med team did the math and had a lot of guesses while providing care for the St. Louis Cardinals.

04/17/2026

Watching The Pitt… or back on shift?

04/17/2026

In "OB deserts," mothers don't have access to pregnancy, post-pregnancy and mental health care in their community and may have to drive hours to reach that care. is working with community organizations to disrupt that norm. Through the Building Blocks program, caregivers can reach those OB deserts and help ensure that moms’ and babies’ health and daily living needs are met in the comfort of their own homes.

This is just the start of the care these families can receive:

As part of the Missouri Hospital Association’s Hospital Benefit and Public Trust Campaign, a new story featuring Mercy Southeast’s Building Blocks partnership was released. Through the no-cost program, each mother is partnered with a registered nurse early in her pregnancy and receives ongoing h...