Along with quality patient care services provided
at the hospital, we at Mercy reach out to our citizens and neighbors through
a variety of community health and wellness programs and through sponsorship
of rural health care clinics in area communities. Primary care clinics in the
rural communities of, Cherryvale and Howard, provide basic health services to
citizens in need of care but distanced from full-service medical facilities.
In addition, through community health fairs, special health awareness campaigns
and wellness programs, Mercy brings charitable and low-cost service to the community.
Such services include:
Community Health Fairs. The annual health
fair is conducted in August in Independence. Free and low-cost screenings
and health-related informational booths are provided for those attending.
For more information, call 620-332-3248.
Stephen Ministry, where listening is
the key component. The program pairs trained volunteers with individuals in
the community who are in need of a friend for a one-on-one, completely confidential
companion-type relationship. For more information, contact Stephen Leader
Barb Emert at 620-331-4831
Support Groups, many support groups are
available for your needs, visit out the Classes & Programs section of
this web site for information on these groups.
Community Education courses are offered
for health care professionals and community members. To see a complete list
of courses provided, please visit the Classes & Programs section of this
web site.
MercyKids Immunization Clinic,
Mercy offers immunization for children through the MercyKids clinic. We provide
immunizations for all children age 6 weeks thru 18 years regardless of insurance
status. Clinic is now taking place at 900 W Myrtle, Suite 105 on Wednesdays from
3:00pm-6:00pm. Call 332-3221 for an appointment.
Pastoral Care is offered for patients,
visitors and employees of Mercy. There is always someone there to talk to;
someone who will listen.
Mercy Regional Maternal and Infant Clinic
(M&I), provides charitable and low-cost prenatal and infant services
to low-income mothers and children. The M&I clinic is open every Tuesday
from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 620-332-3279.
Summer Lunch, sponsored by Mercy Hospital
and the Montgomery County Extension Office. This is a free summer lunch program
offered to all children age 18 and younger. The program includes a daily nutritional
meal and education program. For more information, call 620-332-3254 or 620-331-2690.
Courtesy Transportation is provided for
both in-town and out-of-town residents who do not have a means of transportation
for physician and hospital visits. To request a ride, call 620-332-3221.
Auxiliary Membership.
Join a volunteer organization composed of many community residents providing
a wide array of hospital service, including snack bar / gift shop operation;
courier service; Lifeline emergency response system operation; and transportation
services for Mercy outpatients.
Reach for Recovery
is a program that provides information and support for women, with a personal
concern for breast cancer, through volunteer visitation. For more information
call 620-332-3212.
Reiki, the
healing touch, is a powerful but gentle means of providing access to the
unlimited energy inside us. click the link for more information.
