Mercy Hospital Healdton

10/14/2025

Reviews are in and our caregivers had a great time going to see Soul On Fire Movie, the true story about John O'Leary - Live Inspired and his fight for survival!

10/14/2025

Meet Duo Dog Olaf, our newest teammate at the Mercy Kids Cancer Center in St. Louis! 🐾 With a wagging tail and a heart full of comfort, he's here to bring smiles, snuggles, and support to our young warriors.💙

10/12/2025

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our message is simple: early detection saves lives. We asked caregivers at Mercy Hospital Lebanon who have experienced breast cancer to share their stories and advice, and they say it best in their own words.

Schedule your mammogram today and take care of the most important person in your story — you.

10/12/2025

From unimaginable loss to unstoppable hope — John O’Leary’s story comes to life in Soul on Fire.

In this interview with Mike Hubert, Mercy’s senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, John shares what the film means to him and how he hopes it inspires courage, faith and resiliency across the world.

10/09/2025

Physician assistants play a vital role on our care teams — diagnosing, treating and supporting patients with dignity, compassion and dedication. We’re deeply grateful for all our PAs who make a difference every day through their expertise and heart for healing!

10/09/2025

Ever wish your gift could keep on giving?

A Donor Advised Fund, or DAF, is an easy and meaningful way to give back to your community. It works like a charitable savings account, allowing you to support causes you care about now and in the future. When you make a grant to Mercy Health Foundation through a DAF, you help expand access to compassionate care and support vital health care programs for years to come!

Learn more about giving to Mercy Health Foundation: https://mercylegacygiving.net/?pageID=137&utm_source=Post_Link&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=LG_DAF_Day&utm_content=Learn_More

10/09/2025

Celebrating our very special emergency nurses!

10/07/2025

A new sterilization process for flexible endoscopes is improving gastrointestinal patient safety by reducing the risk of cross-contamination, while extending the shelf life of sterilized endoscopes. We're thrilled to embrace this innovative technology to help our patients and caregivers!

10/06/2025

We saw some recognizable faces at the red carpet premiere of the upcoming film, Soul on Fire! The storyteller himself, John O’Leary, even had a chance to reunite with Dr. Vatche Ayvazian, his Mercy physician from all those years ago!

10/06/2025

Opportunity should be open to everyone. This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re honored to share that the National Organization on Disability has named us a 2025 Leading Disability Employer. This recognition inspires us to keep pressing forward in our commitment to inclusion, and to continue creating workplaces where people of all abilities can thrive.

Marisa Hiatt, director of disability and experience, and Bridget Marzette-Bender, vice president – experience & diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, were on-site to accept the award. Thank you to Marisa, Bridget and every Mercy caregiver who made this possible!

10/05/2025

10/04/2025

Join Us in the Season of Creation!

Each September through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Catholics around the world join together to renew “our relationship with our Creator and all creation.”

At Mercy, caring for creation is part of who we are. We’re reducing energy use across our facilities, not only lessening our environmental impact but also allowing more resources to go directly to patient care.

Our caregivers and patients also live this commitment daily—whether it’s through recycling, tending a garden, or supporting conservation efforts.

We invite you to pray with us and share in the celebration. Post a photo in the chat of how you care for creation—your small steps can inspire big change.

Creator of all,
we praise you for the gift of life
and for the faith that unites us in care for our common home
Prince of Peace, through your wounds, teach us to stand in solidarity
with the woundedness of others, of creation, and of the world.
Through your resurrection, make us people of hope—
May we come together as one family, to labor for your peace—
Amen

For more information visit: https://seasonofcreation.org/

09/11/2025

Mercy unequivocally condemns all violence and violent rhetoric. Our prayers are with Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones after today’s horrifying act of violence.

Tonight, we were made aware of unacceptable statements made by a social media user whose profile says she’s a nurse at Mercy. We reviewed our employee records and can confirm this person does not, and has never, worked at Mercy. Mercy would never tolerate any employees celebrating violence, which would be a clear violation of not only our employee policies but also our mission as a healing ministry of Jesus.

08/31/2025

It’s football time in Oklahoma and Mercy is celebrating its sponsor game day at the Sooners’ “Healthcare Appreciation Game.” We’re joined by four amazing caregivers from across Oklahoma — Shaton, Ceondre, Kristin and Mandi. Thank you to the men and women serving patients across our state who help keep fans ready for game day.

Don’t miss a single play this season… Browse, book and be seen: mercy.net/CareSooner

07/28/2025

06/03/2025

🥳 We're one of the best critical access hospitals in America for quality! That's what the data shows in the latest round of Top 20 lists from the National Rural Health Association. Read all about it: https://ow.ly/9MLz50W2Ruu

05/19/2025

With more severe weather in the forecast for many of our communities today, it's important to use extra precaution when driving, handling electronics and preparing for potential tornadoes. Emergency medical director Dr. Hugh Jackson shares some tips to keep in mind.

04/21/2025

Mercy joins the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant leader and courageous voice for justice, whose compassion for others knew no bounds. He reminded us that the virtue of mercy is not passive - but rather a call to action - showing up for those who are overlooked, bringing hope to those who struggle and walking alongside people who are often forgotten.

We hold Pope Francis in our prayers: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

As Pope Francis taught us, “Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated.” May we carry forward his legacy!

More from the Catholic Health Association: https://ow.ly/XxfA50VEOl1

03/19/2025

Nurses really make the world go 'round at our hospital — and today's the day we celebrate some of the most skilled and accomplished of all our compassionate caregivers!

Today is , which recognizes nurses who have dedicated their careers to improving patient outcomes by getting national board certification in their specialty. Nurses who earn and maintain these credentials are experts in their field and use their extensive knowledge and experience to help patients navigate treatment.

Thank you to all our certified nurses and everyone at home who supports them!

02/08/2025

Another photo finish in the “OU Baby Crawl presented by Mercy” — the cutest rivalry in sports! Congrats to Emerson, 2025’s 10-month-old champ, who received the game ball from Mercy pediatrician Dr. Taylor Van Dam at the Oklahoma Men's Basketball matchup this weekend.

Not feeling on your own A-game? Schedule now at mercynow.net.

01/17/2025

Oklahoma knows why patients come here — it's not just expert care, but compassionate caregivers.

Recognition from Gallagher as a Best-in-Class Employer shows why we attract and keep professionals who love their work and do it well: https://ow.ly/OLug50UI3KF

11/21/2024

We're celebrating as one of the best in the country at providing rural care!

We're on the Chartis Center for Rural Health's 2024 Performance Leadership Award list for being among the top 25% of rural hospitals across America. Read more: https://ow.ly/i2Gn50U9rlO

11/15/2024

Mercy’s southern Oklahoma facilities are operating under a new model, with a native Oklahoman named to lead plans to maintain and expand services throughout the southern portion of Mercy’s Oklahoma region.

In the newly created position of president of Mercy Southern Oklahoma Communities, Daryle Voss takes charge of Mercy’s hospitals and clinics in Ada and Tishomingo in addition to facilities he already leads in Ardmore, Healdton and Love County. Read more: https://ow.ly/xj9k50U7VbV

10/11/2024

We're excited to work with UnitedHealthcare to provide better health care for all, allowing us to serve where care is needed — just like the Sisters of Mercy nearly 200 years ago.

“Mercy and UnitedHealthcare share a vision to treat people holistically, with a focus on value,” said Dan Kueter, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual.

Mercy’s top leaders recently gathered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the Sisters of Mercy opened their first American hospital in 1847 in a city that did not have one, to honor the beginnings of Mercy in America.