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It's not every day we get mail like this! First graders in Rolla made special Christmas cards telling us how thankful they are for our hard work during the COVID pandemic. It made our day!

At #MercySGF, about 1,000 co-workers have now received their COVID-19 vaccine! Don't worry - we'll reach out to you when it's time for you to get your shot. Sign up now for MyMercy to make the process easy! https://bit.ly/3p6Htlu

"A day of hope." Co-worker vaccinations continued at #MercyJoplin yesterday, with more than 150 people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. https://bit.ly/3nyyMAf

Caregiver vaccinations are moving smoothly at #MercyLebanon, with Dr. Corinne Rao rolling up her sleeve to be first in line! Don't worry, patients - we'll reach out to you when it's your turn.

We're praying for an end to domestic violence. Join us, by supporting Harmony House. #icare

Dr. Douglas Durand, a pediatrician at #MercyWashington, received his COVID vaccine to protect Mercy Kids and families. "I am very excited to receive my first COVID-19 vaccination and I'm looking forward to my second dose. I'm confident in the safety and effectiveness of this vaccine. I hope that my health care colleagues and eventually all eligible members in the community opt to take this vaccination to protect each other from COVID-19," Dr. Durand shared.

We all love kids and we want to do the best for them. This gives us the opportunity to do that. DJ Satterfield, Administrative Director, Mercy Life Line Help Mercy do the best for our tiniest patients and join the SnowBall Effect mercyhealthfoundation.net/ftsm-snowball https://youtu.be/yqXT0fHRsc0

The Sisters of Mercy have always advocated for women. Like Sister Liz, they speak out against domestic violence and human trafficking. Join us, by supporting Harmony House. #icare #changinglives

It's Respiratory Care Week! Our Mercy respiratory therapists have a strong connection with our patients and understand both the highs and lows they may go through. For the team, there's nothing better than seeing a patient recover from illness -- whether it's COVID-19, COPD or another respiratory ailment. Thank you to our RTs for the amazing work they do every day! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2GgNk7e

"We can make decisions every day to live healthier lives, or we can make our lives more difficult and cause diseases." Kristin Stovern has been taking care of women in the Joplin area for decades. Her passion is not only treating them, but working with them to make sure they understand their conditions and what they can do to improve their lives. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3jzprFu

¡Es seguro regresar a Mercy cuando necesite atención! Para ayudar a detener el COVID-19, recuerde usar una máscara, mantener el distanciamiento social y lavarse las manos con frecuencia. ¡Podemos marcar la diferencia juntos!

As the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force reports a record number of new COVID-19 hospital admissions, Dr. Aamina Akhtar, #MercySouthSTL chief medical officer, explained to Fox2Now how that rise can impact you even if you don't contract the coronavirus and what you can do to help our entire community. #LoveThyNeighbor

On average, one in seven strokes is caused by AFib (Atrial fibrillation), an irregular heartbeat. Mercy’s Dr. David Rempe explains, it’s triggered by blood flow to the brain." #WorldStrokeDay Want to learn more about AFib? Get our free guide at https://bit.ly/35HELuI.

It's Pastoral Care Week! We appreciate our team for bringing God's love to everything we do at #MercyFortSmith. They provide support for our patients and their families as well as for our co-workers. Thank you for all you do every day!

COVID-19 is here, and flu season is coming. See how #MercySGF is responding to growing needs, while keeping ER patients safe. https://bit.ly/3kE3qqm

Think pink! Our co-workers are reminding women ages 40 and older to get scheduled for their next mammogram. Schedule online by clicking here: https://bit.ly/35LIoQr

Don't smash those Halloween plans just yet. Becky Spain with Mercy Injury Prevention carved up some safer ways to celebrate on Saturday. And yes, they still involve candy! Here's another treat for mummies and daddies: a free survival guide so parenting is a little less scary. Visit bit.ly/2JhtJVx.

Help #MercyNWA welcome Dr. Jeff Alliston, who is taking new patients at Mercy Clinic Urology - Pinnacle Hills. Learn more about Dr. Alliston: https://bit.ly/2TAlNAo

We’re not used to this kind of loss. Mercy Nurse Wanda Brown has been treating COVID-19 patients since the pandemic began. Today, we asked her about the emotional toll it’s taken, and what’s ahead.

"At a somber and sometimes emotional press conference, hospital officials and health care workers implored St. Louis area residents to take simple precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as case numbers and hospital admissions surge." Dr. Aamina Akhtar, infectious disease specialist and #MercySouthSTL chief medical officer, is helping sound the alarm: https://bit.ly/37LJWfW