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Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis
100 W US-60,
Mountain View, MO 65548
was raised in support of our communities
was allocated in support of our communities
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY25, you helped us raise more than $1.7 — and together, we allocated over $390,000 to improve the health of our community. This impact was made possible not only through this year’s gifts, but also through the strength of prior-year reserves and investment income. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
More than $138,000 was allocated to purchase lifesaving equipment for the Mercy St. Francis Emergency Room
$159,000 was allocated for a new echocardiogram machine for radiology, helping diagnose heart issues more quickly
$5,000 was awarded in scholarships to five high school students interested in health care careers
Laurice Hachem Roberts, a dedicated member of Mercy Health Foundation’s Board of Directors, brings both passion and purpose to her work — especially when it comes to health care. Her commitment to neurosurgery is personal and profound, shaped by the loss of her beloved husband Sam to Lewy body dementia. Laurice and her daughter, Mechelle Meredith-Ehardt, are long-standing members of Women with a Mission.
Recently, Laurice’s mother, Nouha Ellis, experienced a concerning episode. Given her mother’s advanced age, Laurice wanted to avoid the stress of a long emergency room wait. She reached out to her Mercy primary care provider’s office for help.
The care team at Dr. Johnson’s office quickly gathered the necessary details and arranged for an appointment with a nurse practitioner at a nearby Mercy Clinic. Thanks to their responsiveness and compassion, Laurice’s mother was able to avoid the ER, and received prompt care when she needed it most.
“The entire staff was welcoming, attentive and truly thoughtful with my mom,” Laurice shared. “They immediately recognized her hearing challenges and made sure to speak directly to her, clearly and respectfully. It meant the world to us.”
Nouha recently celebrated her 100th birthday and Laurice is grateful to Mercy for providing access to high quality care so close to home. “I’m incredibly thankful for this clinic and the outstanding medical providers who serve our community with such dedication and heart.”
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis
100 W US-60,
Mountain View, MO 65548
was raised in support of our community in FY26
was allocated to support our community in FY26
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY26, you helped us raise almost $223,000 — and together, we distributed nearly $87,000 to improve the health of our community. This impact was made possible not only through this year’s gifts, but also through the strength of prior-year reserves and investment income. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
was awarded to purchase life-saving equipment for the Emergency Department.
provided transportation, prescription and food assistance for patients in need through the Helping Hands fund.
for patient assistance and end-of-life care.
was awarded to purchase life-saving equipment for the Emergency Department.
provided transportation, prescription and food assistance for patients in need through the Helping Hands fund.
has been raised over the past two years to support Cardiac Rehab services.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis set out to offer more resources for patients battling cancer. Our new cancer patient resource room provides wigs, nutritional supplement shakes, transportation assistance and prescription assistance.
Deanna Watkins was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2025. She was receiving chemotherapy first and would need a mastectomy. After the second round of chemo, she was upset about losing much of her hair. A friend told her about the wig room at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View. She made an appointment and, after trying on three, she found one that looked like her. It immediately brightened her spirit. “I am so thankful for the love and care they gave me,” said Deanna. “Things like that help chemo patients!”
The cancer patient resource room is available to patients treated at any health system. The generosity of donors like you makes projects like this possible.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis set out to offer more resources for patients battling cancer. Our new cancer patient resource room provides wigs, nutritional supplement shakes, transportation assistance and prescription assistance.
Deanna Watkins was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2025. She was receiving chemotherapy first and would need a mastectomy. After the second round of chemo, she was upset about losing much of her hair. A friend told her about the wig room at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View. She made an appointment and, after trying on three, she found one that looked like her. It immediately brightened her spirit. “I am so thankful for the love and care they gave me,” said Deanna. “Things like that help chemo patients!”
The cancer patient resource room is available to patients treated at any health system. The generosity of donors like you makes projects like this possible.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis
100 W US-60,
Mountain View, MO 65548