About
Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy Health System (Mercy) was established
in 1986 to serve as the parent corporation of a variety of health care facilities
and services sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the St. Louis Regional Community.
Mercy consists of 18 acute care hospitals, a heart hospital, outpatient care
facilities, physician practices, skilled nursing and long-term residential care
facilities, clinics, a managed care organization and other health-related services.
Mercy is the 9th largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S., based on net
patient service revenue. For a complete list of Mercy-sponsored services and
affiliates, go to Facilities and Services.
Today, Mercy operates facilities and services in a seven-state area encompassing
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Health
System services are provided by approximately 29,500 co-workers and 4,000 physicians.
The Health System is operated through regional "Strategic Service Units"
(SSUs) which enjoy mutual benefits of local management and System strength.
Mercy programs and services are driven by the specific needs of each SSU's community,
and local operating autonomy is valued. As members of Mercy, the SSUs benefit
from shared services, financial strength as part of an AA-rated organization,
and access to resources and expertise designed to support the delivery of quality
health care services.
For more
information about Mercy, please refer to these additional sections:
