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The swings are snow covered outside #MercyKids, but someone special still had fun. Thanks to the angel who left this message for our patients and co-workers!

A not-so-traditional Ash Wednesday celebration today marked the beginning of the Lenten season. Did you know sprinkling ashes on the top of people's heads, rather than marking foreheads with ashes, is the customary practice at the Vatican and in Italy? Here's some more interesting info about today: https://bit.ly/2ZsWdQQ

Heart failure is a serious condition, and usually there’s no cure. Take care and take heart, there is research! If you'd like to learn more about heart failure research at Mercy, call 1-888-44-Mercy for more info, or visit https://bit.ly/3prtnLu #HeartFailureWeek

Excited to announce the start of our Mercy Ballas Multispecialty Center, working with Alberici Constructors, KAI Enterprises and Cannon Design, scheduled for a spring 2023 completion. We learned from other world-class, consumer-focused industries and applied to health care. Learn more and watch the video: https://bit.ly/37l2IK9

A lot of people gained between "10 and 40 pounds during the pandemic," adapted other bad habits, or skipped doctor visits entirely. Dr. Jacob Goldstein says the long-lasting effects on heart health could be dire, so it's time to start taking care of YOU. When you're ready to request a heart screening, visit https://bit.ly/37kiHrJ.

This is our kind of snow angel! For anyone wondering who cleared the snow off their cars while they were working the overnight shift at #MercyJefferson, one of our nurses snapped this pic of Eric Ammons, hospital president, in action.

"By caring for select patients at home, with ongoing monitoring and management, we can reserve the hospital beds for those with more serious disease symptoms. More details about COVID Care @ Home: bit.ly/36Ycz8E

Of more than 2,200 hospitals considered for the award, only 105 were selected for the Leapfrog Group's Top Hospital honor. In a tough year, "Our co-workers persevered and continued to make this top-tier care possible, distinguishing what Mercy care means."

Dr. Rehrer suggests making a "date" out of scheduling hearing evaluations, From my experience, spouses are more likely to come to the appointment if it is set up for them and if the accompanying spouse also has an evaluation the same day. Get to know Dr. Rehrer and schedule your appointment today.

We're honored to be named one of the top hospitals in the country by the Leapfrog Group. Our #MercyAda co-workers have faced extraordinary circumstances this year and this award truly reflects their sacrifice and dedication. More: https://bit.ly/2JDhvqY

We are proud to join American Nurses Association, American Hospital Association and American Medical Association (AMA) in supporting a rigorous scientific & regulatory process for #COVID19 vaccines. Please #MaskUp, wash your hands & maintain physical distance until our population has been broadly immunized. Read the full statement at bit.ly/3mu7Yk6.

They are treating our loves ones as their loved ones and they are so special. Angels on Earth." We couldn't agree more.