(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas will host a check presentation at noon on Tuesday, July 22, at Mercy Cardiology Clinic to celebrate a generous $4,000 grant from Arvest Foundation. This gift will support the purchase of specialized cardiac recovery support pillows, which provide essential comfort and support for patients healing from open heart surgery.
The Arvest Foundation has a longstanding history of supporting Mercy. Since 2018, it has provided more than $41,000 to help fund critical hospital needs. This latest gift underscores Arvest’s continued commitment to enhancing the well-being of the communities they serve.
“We deeply value the enduring partnership we’ve built with our friends at Arvest,” said Kim Shriver, director of development for Mercy Health Foundation. “Their generosity and commitment to local health care make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families who count on us every day.”
“Recovery after open heart surgery can be physically and emotionally challenging,” said Dr. Junaid Haroon, cardiac and thoracic surgeon at Mercy Hospital Joplin. “These specially designed pillows offer essential comfort and support during the healing process, making our patients feel a sense of agency over their care during their most vulnerable times. We are truly thankful to the Arvest Foundation for helping us enhance the recovery experience for our patients.”
“The Arvest Foundation is committed to supporting local organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve,” said Rebecca Dunham, sales manager for Arvest Bank. “Access to quality health care is essential to the strength and resilience of our region. We are proud to partner with Mercy in their mission to deliver compassionate care and exceptional service.”
Members of the media are invited to cover this check presentation, where both Mercy and Arvest representatives will be available for interviews.
For more information about Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas, call 417.556.2267 or click here.
About Mercy
Mercy, one of the 20 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 45,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
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Jordan Larimore, Senior Media Relations & Communications
Mercy Hospital Joplin
409.550.2928
jordan.larimore@mercy.net
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