Women’s heart disease is the leading cause of death throughout the world. To better serve women in southwest Missouri, Mercy opened a dedicated Mercy Women's Heart Center - Springfield in Mercy Hammons Heart Institute. The center educates area women about heart health with a focus on prevention. Our heart risk assessment will help you identify your individual risk factors. And our trained counselors provide exercise, nutrition and coping strategies for helping you reduce your risk and improve your overall health and quality of life.