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Mercy Medical Center
New Update Website for Mercy Medical Center
Mercy hospitals are dedicated to healing, and it's a commitment they make on a daily basis to their patients. All employees work together toward this goal, and every employee is a partner in the healing process every single day. Healing refers to a number of factors. From physical, spiritual as well as emotional healing it is a complete process. They also take it a step further and realize that family members are also an important part of the entire healing experience. Mercy hospitals are dedicated to striving to provide the best possible care for all patients. This includes meeting the most stringent standards, while striving to provide the best quality care available. You can expect the most innovative technology as well as the best medical doctors to deliver the exceptional health care and healing that you deserve.
Mercy Medical Center has made a commitment to the 1 million patients they see each year. They provide the community with education classes, patient outreach services as well as health screenings. They are also dedicated to uncompensated care in the communities they serve. Last year they spent more than $28 million for free services as well as uncompensated care. They are also known for their homeless care in the form of shelters. With the economic downturn this is an important part of their outreach plan. With a belief that everyone deserves access to quality care they also offer low cost medical services as well as their free care. Those who are underinsured are often treated for free at clinics staffed by Mercy doctors doing it on a volunteer basis.
Mercy hospitals are also involved in the Meals On Wheels program and provide cost effective meals for disabled and elderly people in their own home environment. These meals are prepared by the dietary staff who ensure that the meals are nutritional as well as being varied. The elderly are also served by the Mercy Lifeline program that provides an emergency response for the disabled and the elderly. This allows them to stay in the comfort of their own home and maintain a sense of independence. The lifeline devices allow the elderly or disabled to immediately be in touch with medical care givers at the touch of a button. This is a unique services provided by Mercy hospitals.
One of their most recognized programs is the free care they provide to the senior community. Their free program allows seniors to receive advice on their Medicare needs from professional counselors. As well they also provide referrals for home care, multiple discounts and social events in the area. Continuing with senior care, their hospice service is a home care agency that helps to provide home care to those dying, as well as having a residential unit for those who need it.
Volunteerism is encouraged throughout the community in order to bring about positive changes. This provides a large network of volunteers in many different areas in the community. Each year thousands of hours are donated, as well as monetary donations to volunteer organizations.
Mercy hospitals are recognized by many community organizations for their excellence in service, quality and information technology. In 2009 they ranked 37 out of top 100 healthcare networks that are integrated. This was noted in an issue of Modern Healthcare, an industry magazine. They continue to receive many awards for their service and patient care.
