Mercy Hospital Paris

10/02/2026

Stop ✋🛑 what you're doing and schedule your next primary care appointment here: https://bit.ly/4xZHdb0

Carry on 💅

10/02/2026

We're honored to be a chapter in the story of Fort Smith's history of remarkable women. Keep your eyes out for this story in the coming months!

10/02/2026

If you've been to a Mercy hospital today, you may have noticed that we're kicking off . The best way to join in on the celebration would be to schedule your mammogram! This 15-minute test could save your life. https://bit.ly/3TyDO50

09/30/2026

Ready for flu season? 🍂 Now’s a good time to get your vaccines on the calendar. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines each have different timing recommendations. Here’s when to get each one:

Flu: September or October is the best time to get vaccinated for the fall flu season, but it’s still a good idea to get your vaccine later in the season. The vaccine takes about two weeks to become fully effective.

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccine was recently updated, and with the respiratory season upon us, receiving this vaccine now will provide the best protection (assuming you received the older vaccine more than three months ago). Additional doses may be recommended based on age, vaccination history and immune status. When additional updates to the vaccine happen, immunization is recommended ASAP, but no sooner than three months after your last COVID-19 vaccine.

RSV: Eligible adults should get the RSV vaccine between August and October, or any time of year. You do not need to get an RSV vaccine every year.

Not sure which vaccines you need or when to get them? Talk with your healthcare provider.

09/30/2026

Today, and every day, we continue to celebrate the children who have faced some of the hardest challenges with resilience and bravery. Thank you for being a light. ✨

09/29/2026

Been around someone with measles? Here's what to know.

If symptoms develop, start with a virtual visit or phone call. A Mercy caregiver can help you understand your options and what to do next.

09/27/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, we're proud to recognize the Mercy Virtual Behavioral Health team, whose screening and outreach program was named a finalist for the 2026 Aim for Excellence Award.

Behind that recognition is a team dedicated to helping people feel seen, heard and supported. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. Help is available, and we're here for you.

09/25/2026

Sudden injuries don't have to put you in a pickle. Skip the ER wait and cost and head to our orthopedic walk-in clinics instead! Find your nearest location: https://bit.ly/45V3A5W

09/25/2026

The best part of Mercy is our people. As we reflect on Deaf Awareness Month and the contributions of our EVS team, we're celebrating a caregiver who makes Mercy better every day.

09/25/2026

Rural health challenges require local solutions and strong partnerships! We're proud to join Heartland Whole Health Institute and partners across Arkansas in the Rural Health Transformation Program, working to create healthier communities and improve access to care where it's needed most.

Big news for rural health in Arkansas.

Heartland Whole Health Institute is proud to convene six Arkansas health care organizations through Heartland Whole Health Connect, a new rural health initiative supported through $8.4 million from Arkansas' Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Together with Mercy, Community Clinic, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, St. Bernards Healthcare, and Arkansas CPESN, we’ll work to expand access to primary and preventive care, strengthen chronic disease management, increase telehealth and remote care, and advance whole-person care closer to home.

We’re excited for what this investment makes possible for Arkansas and what we can learn together to help shape the future of rural health across the country.

Learn more about Heartland Whole Health Connect: https://brnw.ch/21x5WFy

09/17/2026

Whole-person healing is coming to the Heartland.

Mercy and the Alice L. Walton Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of the AWSOM Whole Health Campus, a visionary new healthcare destination designed to bring advanced specialty care and transformative innovation to the Heartland.

For countless patients and families, this future campus represents something powerful: access to world-class expertise closer to home when it matters most.

Full story at 🔗 in comments.

08/01/2026

Don't let the summer slip away before you schedule a physical for your middle or high school athlete — visit mercy.net/BackToSchool to use our first-available online scheduling tool!

07/20/2026

We're proud to share our latest stroke care recognitions at ! Our team has received three awards from the American Heart Association as part of Get With The Guidelines, the AHA's quality improvement program designed to help hospitals and healthcare organizations deliver care that is consistent with the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines. Congratulations and thank you to this team for providing exceptional care for our patients! ❤️ 🎈 🎉

07/07/2026

Do you know an exceptional nurse? The 2026 Arkansas Nurse of the Year Award nominations are now open!

March of Dimes is honored to recognize the extraordinary nurses who care for their communities every day. Their compassion, skill and dedication often go unseen, but through Nurse of the Year, March of Dimes celebrates those who make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families across Arkansas.

If you’ve experienced exceptional care or witnessed it firsthand, this is your opportunity to say thank you. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4wH5nXR

06/19/2026

We're celebrating a Great Catch at ! 🎉 Congratulations to Reatta Siepiela, RN, for earning the award for taking quick action and providing early intervention with a patient recently. Because of her vigilance, the patient was safely treated and discharged home without complications. 💙 Thank you, Reatta, for your outstanding care and commitment to patient safety!

05/19/2026

Five stars. Countless reasons to be grateful! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mercy Hospital Paris has earned the highest possible rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality and patient safety. The Mercy hospitals in Paris and Northwest Arkansas are two of only three hospitals in Arkansas to receive this top honor.

Behind every star is a commitment to safety, better outcomes and exceptional care for every patient. We’re thankful to serve our community and proud of our caregivers who make this level of excellence possible every day!

05/05/2026

🌼 Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Jamie Releford! 🌼

Jamie has had a long history of serving Mercy patients, first with the wound care team in Fort Smith and currently with the med-surg team. She continues to be a trusted, dependable caregiver who goes above and beyond for both patients and teammates. Known for her encouragement, reliability and servant heart (and affectionately as the “snack getter”), Jamie truly lives out the Mercy values every day.

Thank you, Jamie, for being a blessing to so many and for exemplifying what it means to serve with compassion. 💛 Find out how to nominate a Mercy nurse at the link in comments.

02/23/2026

Congratulations to our caregivers!

Once again, Mercy Hospital Paris has earned a spot on the Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals list — a recognition reserved for the nation’s highest‑performing rural hospitals. This honor reflects our team’s commitment to quality care, strong patient experiences and exceptional service to our community.

Congratulations to our caregivers! Thank you for making this award possible yet again!

01/22/2026

When it comes to strokes, BE FAST! We're ready for a rapid response and also quick to celebrate Mercy's excellence in stroke care in Arkansas.

We’re proud to share that our hospitals, including , have once again been recognized for delivering high-quality stroke care. These awards reflect the dedication of our clinical teams, whose commitment to rapid response and evidence-based treatment helps save lives every day. Their work ensures our patients receive the best possible care when every second matters. Read more about our 16 awards from the Arkansas Department of Health: https://bit.ly/49qLjAb

11/20/2025

Rural care is so much more than health care — it’s about truly knowing a community and stepping in when there’s a need. On this , we’re proud to recognize caregivers like Dr. Jason Richey with Mercy Family Medicine — Paris, who show up every day with compassion and commitment but who also spend time providing assistance in the community after hours. (See story in comments 👇 👇)