Mercy Clinic Pediatrics

Kristi Cormack was bone weary; a kind of exhaustion she'd never experienced before. Blood work, CT scans and a biopsy followed and confirmed what she knew in her gut. It was a rare, aggressive form of cancer. "Nothing can ever prepare you for that phone call." More of Kristi's story: https://bit.ly/3zhSFBR

At #MercyJoplin, we treat weight-related complications just like any other medical condition. Our experts are qualified to offer surgical and non-surgical options to address weight loss. Even if you've tried before without success, we can help. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/2Tia399

Are your kids prepared for the pool? These five survival skills (and other tips) are often overlooked. #WaterSafetyMonth Dive into our free Parent's Survival Guide at https://bit.ly/3oWgB9d.

Congrats to Christine Sudduth for earning the Daffodil Award at #MercySouthSTL for her outstanding care. "We are truly thankful for her passion and commitment to safety and quality for our patients and staff. Read more from her nomination:

Ultrasounds, guitar strings and vocal cords Brandon Butler’s whole world revolves around sound waves. When he’s not on stage, his other top talent is treating Mercy patients. #FacesOfMercy

How many of these distractions are YOU guilty of behind the wheel? To mark National Safety Month (June), Mercy’s Trauma Services team has identified these common yet 100% preventable causes of accidents.

Forbes has named Mercy among America’s Best Employers for New Graduates in 2021. We're ranked in the top 150, and above companies like IKEA, Facebook and Johns Hopkins Medicine!

"I'm not done here." Sgt. John Wilson was in great shape and never thought he'd get COVID-19...until he did. A machine at Mercy kept him alive for months while he fought back and won.

Intensive care physician Dr. Anup Katyal responded to the call for help from 7,700 miles away. After completing his daily work at #MercySTL, he spends his evenings virtually providing assistance to COVID-19 patients in India.

An exciting moment in Mercy Springfield history...we cut the ribbon and blessed the region's first emergency room for kids! We're excited to bring specialized emergency care to our youngest patients beginning June 8. https://bit.ly/3yCTgha #MercyKids