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When care is delayed, patients suffer. Mercy’s president and CEO, Steve Mackin, speaks out against Anthem's red tape, which is making it harder for our patients to access the care they need. Mercy is pushing back so no one’s health is compromised by unnecessary hurdles. Let’s hold Anthem accountable.

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are honored to share that Mercy has been recognized as a Leading Disability Employer for 2024 by the National Organization on Disability! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering #inclusion and creating opportunities for all. #NDEAM Read more: https://ow.ly/EljC50TBLRT

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Research is key to early detection, improved treatments and ultimately, saving lives. Let's support the cause. Learn more about Mercy Research: https://ow.ly/nWHf50TEsFy #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink #GetAMammogram #FindingCureIsPersonalToUs

James Rhiver needed hospital level care and we delivered – in his own home. Our Hospital at Home program allows patients to receive treatment in the more comfortable setting of home. Mehlville Fire Protection District is joining our Hospital at Home team with two full-time community paramedics helping provide that in-home care. Learn more about this amazing program here: https://ow.ly/aZY050TEC1G

Across our Mercy communities, we create a circle of care, compassion, and hope around not only our patients, but also our co-workers. Earlier this year after being impacted by devastating storms, countless individuals came forward to support our neighbors around the region through crisis and emergency relief funds. During our MercyWay co-worker giving campaign and throughout the year, our dedicated teams have the opportunity to give back to one another, bringing hope and relief to those facing unexpected hardships in our hospitals and communities. We are grateful for the co-workers who lift each other up, and the patients who inspire us to give our best. To learn more about the communities and areas of care we support every day, visit https://ow.ly/nfJl50Twnep.

Obesity rates are on the rise and so is Mercy’s commitment to tackling it head on. Backed by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), we’re building a new weight loss program tailored for you. We’ll have individual or group virtual visits, regular check-ins with a health coach and more to support your journey to better health. https://ow.ly/GAjy50TCHuX

What makes proton therapy a game-changer in cancer care? Mercy’s Derek Fruend, a medical physicist, gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this incredible technology in a special Cardinals Kids feature. By joining the Proton Collaborative Group, Mercy is offering research trials that use highly targeted technology to improve patient outcomes, taking treatment to a whole new level.

What do Beanie Babies, Myspace and dial-up internet have in common? If you remember when they were popular, it’s time to schedule your mammogram! Get started: https://ow.ly/rgXL50TzxBV #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Aura Hickey moved from Nicaragua to Berryville, Arkansas at age 16 without knowing any English. However, she learned quickly at her school's ESL course, and by age 19 was in nursing school. Upon graduating, she got a job at Mercy and has been a co-worker ever since! Today, she serves as the director of primary care nursing at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, and she offered to share her story in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. When Aura first moved here, she says that the support of her new friends from the ESL class helped her feel more at home. “The power of community with people who understand the unique challenges that immigrants experience helped get me through school,” she said. She currently serves as a diversity officer, and served as director of population health before her current role, so her dedication to community health and wellness has always been present. Aura loves to dance — especially Salsa — and feels a connection to her culture when she does. She still cooks the way her grandmother taught her, and thinks of her every time she makes Indio Viejo, a traditional stew from Nicaragua made with vegetables, garlic, shredded meat, and herbs. Although she hasn't visited Nicaragua in seven years, Aura plans to visit in the next year to see her family. She loves to visit the farmers markets there, where she says the fresh ingredients make the food taste better. She chose these two pictures to show an example of a salsa dancing dress, and because she'll never forget marching every year at school for their country's Independence Day on September 15. That date marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15. We're proud to celebrate with all our Hispanic co-workers, patients and friends!

We're so grateful for our women in leadership! From our foundress Catherine McAuley to these four amazing ladies — and everyone in between — thank you for working every day to better serve our patients, co-workers and communities.