Mercy Hospital Southeast

08/18/2025

Welcome back, Southeast Missouri State University! Here's to a fun, safe and healthy year in beautiful Cape Girardeau! ❤️🖤 If you're feeling under the weather, we have a convenient clinic inside Crisp Hall on campus.

Mercy’s Campus Health Clinic is led by Rachael Jenkins, Family Nurse Practitioner, and a skilled team of caregivers who offer many services for students including:
• Women's health
• Evaluation and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, underlying depression, anxiety and OCD
• Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Work/sports physicals
• Lab services
• Immunizations

All health care provided to patients (18 and older) is kept between the patient and Mercy caregivers. The clinic also has reserved parking available right near the front door. Call 573-290-3510 to make an appointment, or stop by Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

08/16/2025

They heal with compassion — and humor. Our caregivers shared their favorite jokes for .

08/15/2025

Ellie Hull, nurse practitioner, will now see patients at both Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery – 650 S. Mount Auburn and the new Mercy Clinic General Surgery – Broadway in Cape Girardeau and join outstanding teams providing a full range of care before and after procedures. Learn more or schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3JbP2qE

08/14/2025

Ready to quit smoking and embrace a healthier lifestyle? Mercy Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation – Lacey Street's next virtual smoking cessation classes is Tuesday, Aug. 19. The free class is open to anyone. Topics covered include the benefits of quitting smoking, learning new skills and behaviors in place of ci******es and available medications. The class is on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in a virtual setting. Upon sign up, a link for the virtual class will be sent to you. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4mNAOL7

08/13/2025

Meet Dr. Joseph McCadams, one of Mercy's newest surgeons at Mercy Clinic General Surgery – Broadway in Cape Girardeau. A native of Georgia, Dr. McCadams has made Southeast Missouri his home, having lived here longer than anywhere else in his life.

"The people here place an emphasis on family and have traditional values. It's what I like most about this area. I’m looking forward to working alongside all the Mercy team members from the operating room to the nursing staff to help improve surgical care and access in this community."

Read more about our new general surgery clinic ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UKZFTv

08/11/2025

Free food? Say less! 😋 Our Food and Nutritional Services team is unveiling a new menu for adult and pediatric inpatients and they tested it out first on our caregivers with a tasting event last week. It's safe to say the new options are pretty tasty! New, gourmet style options will be available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, beginning this month. 🍽️

08/06/2025

Congratulations to this year's Mercy Health Foundation Southeast scholarship recipients! 🎉 Thanks to the generosity of donors, more than $23,000 was awarded to students in Southeast Missouri pursuing an education in health care! Read more and see who was awarded ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fHuzWV

08/05/2025

Thank you, KFVS-TV, for having Renae Koehler on Heartland Afternoon to talk about the importance of getting kids in for those back-to-school checkups! 🍎📚

Schedule online today at one of our three locations:
📍 Mercy Primary Care – 817 S. Mount Auburn: https://bit.ly/4me3M6h
📍 Mercy Primary Care – Jackson: https://bit.ly/3ITFeRH
📍 Mercy Pediatrics – Doctors Park: https://bit.ly/4mjUTIB

Back-to-school physicals play a major role in children’s health year-round.

08/04/2025

Enjoy your first day, Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences! 📚✏️ We can't wait to see where your journey in health care takes you!

08/01/2025

The Mercy Health Foundation Southeast Golf Classic is just a month away! ⛳️🏌️ Register your team today because these spots fill fast: https://bit.ly/4mga3yk

🕖 Shotgun Start: 7:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8
🥐 Continental Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. | 🍽️ Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
📍 Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape

Your participation helps provide compassionate, life-saving care to Mercy patients in Southeast Missouri. Proceeds support those in our community who rely on foundation resources for access to essential health services.

Sponsorships are also still available. The deadline to confirm is Aug. 18!

07/31/2025

Meet Dr. Carson Cunningham, one of Mercy's newest surgeons at Mercy Clinic General Surgery – Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Dr. Cunningham is a native of Louisiana.

"Patients have to put a lot of faith in you in this specialty and ... it's that trust and faith in us that inspires and powers us through our days and difficult procedures and long hours."

Read more about our new general surgery clinic ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UKZFTv

07/30/2025

Your story could be the reason someone asks their doctor a life-changing question. If your care at Mercy made a difference, we want to hear from you! Share your story at Mercy.net/MyStory.

Submit your patient care testimonial to Mercy and help inspire others with your story. Use our simple online form to share your healthcare experience.

07/23/2025

A big "thank you" to the Cedar Hills Elks Lodge #2678 from the team!

The Elks generously presented Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson with a $2,000 donation which will directly support Mercy Birthplace - Jefferson by providing essential equipment, materials and supplies needed to care for infants born with drug dependencies — both during their hospital stay and as they transition home with their families.

Great work by the Elks and everyone who supported their series of community-driven events, including their annual Battle of the Bands, two bike rides, local sponsorships, T-shirt sales and other fundraising activities.

07/23/2025

More time with patients, less time buried in paperwork. Thanks to AI, Mercy is changing the way doctors work. This shift caught the attention of KLAS Research, earning Mercy a spot among just four U.S. health systems to win the 2025 KLAS Arch Collaborative EHR Breakthrough Recognition. It’s proof that when doctors are happier, patients are, too!

AI technology boosts face-to-face time with patients, earns Mercy national recognition for physician satisfaction

07/22/2025

What is chronic venous insufficiency, who's at risk and how can it be treated?

Dr. Chris Allen, from Mercy Vein Center at , sat down with Margie Ellisor TV Fox2Now to share his expertise.

Learn more about the only accredited vein center in the St. Louis region: bit.ly/4fcIu6T

Mercy Vein Center's Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Chris Allen, joins the morning show to discuss President Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.

07/22/2025

It's TIME! The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is breaking new ground in health care education, focusing on preventive care and whole-health principles to train tomorrow's doctors. Mercy is thrilled to be part of this new vision for a healthier future: https://bit.ly/4kWizlg

07/21/2025

White coats, big dreams and a bold new beginning for the very first class at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. We are grateful to be part of their journey as an educational partner and excited to see how these future doctors will shape tomorrow’s care!

“Together we will innovate with compassion.” – Dr. Sharmila Makhija

07/20/2025

We are growing the team at 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care – South City with the addition of nurse practitioner Julie Rubin. Julie joins Drs. Molly Ehlman, Carolyn Koenig and Marina Russell at this primary care clinic specially designed for Medicare beneficiaries. 65 Prime+ care includes extended visit times, more frequent visits to better address chronic conditions and doctors and advanced practice providers focused on senior care.

“I love being a primary care provider, being able to establish long-standing relationships with patients, becoming part of their team and helping them manage their health on the continuum,” Rubin said.

Rubin was born and raised in St. Louis, and she is now married and raising her two school-aged children here. She enjoys being actively involved in her kids’ school and extracurricular activities.

Learn more about 65 Prime+: https://bit.ly/4kC9RZ1

07/18/2025

Your story could be the reason someone asks their doctor a life-changing question. If your care at Mercy made a difference, we want to hear from you! Share your story at Mercy.net/MyStory.

We’re always honored to hear how our care has made a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you have a story you'd like to share, we’d love to hear it—and, with your permission, possibly share it through Mercy’s social media or marketing efforts to inspire others.

07/17/2025

Head to the ER (not TikTok!) if you’re bitten by a snake. Since July 4, has already seen five venomous snake bites.

Joplin. Mo (KOAM)-- Doctors at Mercy Hospital in Joplin are seeing an alarming rise in venomous snake bites since the July 4th holiday weekend.

07/17/2025

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07/16/2025

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07/16/2025

Before she worked in Mercy Pediatrics, Pat Ameis was known for something special — delivering more than just meals.

She brought patients handmade signs with uplifting messages, always paired with a kind word and a smile. Those small moments left a big mark. People still remember the signs they got from Pat during their hardest days.

Now, she brings that same comfort to kids and families in our pediatric unit.

When you support the Mercy Health Foundation, you're helping caregivers like Pat bring hope in ways that go far beyond medicine.

Click to make a difference today: https://bit.ly/3UfN9ey