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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

12/30/2021

Updated Visitor Policy at Mercy:

Starting Monday, Jan. 3, Mercy will move to an enhanced visitor policy of one visitor per patient in all hospitals, clinics and other patient care facilities. This is due to the recent rapid surge in COVID positive cases. For pediatric and obstetric patients, we will limit to two visitors. For end-of-life care, we will follow regular visitation policies. Because of potential for COVID complications, there are some patients who will not be allowed visitors. We thank our communities for supporting this decision that helps us protect patients and co-workers, and better serve all that seek care at Mercy.

07/07/2021

To protect our patients, caregivers and communities, all Mercy co-workers will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 30, 2021.

Vaccination is making a real-world impact, and it's our best defense against this virus: https://bit.ly/2Ux8Smx.

The new requirement comes as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in Missouri, where Mercy has hospitals and clinics in St. Louis, Springfield, Joplin and other locations. Mercy also serves communities in Arkansas and Oklahoma, where COVID numbers are also increasing due to the ...

06/24/2021

Keep that mask handy. Mercy hospitals, clinics and other locations where you'll find patients still require masks, even if you're vaccinated.

Find out more about our current safety measures: https://bit.ly/3vLZ996.

08/01/2020

We're still celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7)! This year, the spotlight isn't just on the big benefits of mother's milk, but also the updated guidelines during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/33fhRv3.

As with everything during the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding guidelines have shifted since April. Click here for the most updated information related to breastfeeding for moms who are positive or have pending COVID-19 test results.