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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

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.

Have you heard? Mercy's podcasting pediatricians are picking up listeners by the hundreds. Join in the conversation and remember - it's OK to be a "Pretty Good Parent." #MercyKids

Why is there a push for people of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's a great answer to that question from Dr. Sadaf Sohrab, as part of our COVID-19 Vaccine Diversity Series. If you have a question specific to this diversity series that you'd like to see answered, please email it to [email protected].

#MercyJefferson is grateful to be one of just 217 hospitals nationwide to be named a 2021 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek and The Leapfrog Group. Congratulations to our entire Mercy Birthplace team for earning this honor. Learn more:

Put on pounds during the pandemic? You're not alone. That's one of the reasons heart disease is spiking to dangerous levels. Now is a good time to request a heart screening. Here's how: https://bit.ly/3kgHnH3.

Congrats to our #MercySportsMed Athletes of the Month for December Grace Ellington of Parkway South and Mekhi Wingo of De Smet Jesuit.