We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community. Check back soon for upcoming events.
Click below to discover more about upcoming initiatives that will positively impact your community.
If you have any questions or would like more information about how your donations will be utilized in your community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Karen Simpson-Neasby at karen.simpson-neasby@mercy.net or call 417.533.6192.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis is a charity providing support to Mercy St. Francis Hospital. The Foundation has the distinct honor of garnering community support for health improvement projects, scholarships, life-saving equipment and the expansion of services and programs at Mercy St. Francis Hospital. Thanks to the support of the Foundation, Mercy St. Francis Hospital provides exceptional health care to the residents of Baxter, Douglas, Howell, Ozark and Shannon counties.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis is a nonprofit organization. We are dependent on the donations and support of generous foundations, corporations and caring individuals like you. Your gifts to Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis help enhance patient programs, fund life-saving equipment and capital projects, and support charity care programs and services for those who need it most.
When you donate to Mercy Health Foundation, you support critical projects in our community. That’s right. Every dollar you give advances health care right here at home.
Patients in, and around, St. Francis should be able to access health care services conveniently and confidently. With your help, Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis benefits telemedicine programs that leverage technology to remove geographic barriers and allow rural patients to see primary and specialty care providers without leaving their community.
Innovative Care
Mercy St. Francis Hospital is seeking support for some much-needed enhancements to our Radiology Department, including two specific pieces of equipment: a digital portable x-ray cart and a digital C-arm.
Access and Assistance
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis strives to help the poor by investing in programs that serve our most vulnerable patients. This is demonstrated in the Foundation’s commitment to making the most advanced treatment options available to urban and rural patients alike. Your gifts help treat the most challenging diseases while keeping patients close to home.
3D Mammography
A cancer diagnosis can be shocking, scary and devastating for anyone, but for patients living in rural areas, it can be even more worrisome when the answers they need are hours away. Since 2012, Mercy St. Francis Hospital has offered digital mammography to patients in Mountain View and surrounding; however, recent technological progress has led to 3D mammography, the most advanced technology currently available. 3D mammography allows for more accurate detection and earlier diagnosis of breast cancer, providing physicians with the best information to guide plans for treatment – even when no other signs or symptoms are showing. Your investment in 3D mammography will help patients in the Mountain view area receive quality care close to home, resulting in saved lives and improved quality of life for hundreds of families.
Your contribution to the Red Door Pantry supports Mercy co-workers experiencing food insecurity by providing access to nutritious foods for free. These services can be accessed through our administrative offices or crisis committee.
The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit equips patients with the tools to improve their cardiac or pulmonary health and increase their quality of life. Your gift will help support the growing need for these vital therapies.
The Honor/Memorial fund was created for donors who would like to make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one.
Your contribution to the Area of Greatest Need fund supports the unique health care needs of your community whenever they arise. This fund enables Mercy to respond swiftly to emerging needs. Whether it’s funding vital medical equipment, supporting patient assistance programs, or advancing health care initiatives, your contribution makes a tangible difference where it’s needed most.
Your contribution ensures that routine, preventative health care is accessible to underinsured and uninsured patients in our community. Every patient deserves access to convenient, affordable health care and with your support, we can make a difference, right here at home.
The Cancer Care fund provides for the specific needs of patients who are battling cancer, right here, close to home. With your help, we can continue to invest in advanced technologies, treatments and programs to improve cancer care in our community. This fund also provides essential services, including nurse navigation and patient assistance, thanks to donor support.
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.”
We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community. Check back soon for upcoming events.
Don’t let the ghosts and goblins catch you at our 2nd Annual Monster Dash 5K and Ghouls and Boos 1M Fun Run! Click here for more details.
Scholarships – Learn more about the 2025 Dr. Grace O. Doane Scholarship. Deadline is April 1, 2025.
Thank you for your generous support and partnership as we continue to carry out Mercy’s mission in the communities we serve.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis
100 W US-60,
Mountain View, MO 65548
Click below to discover more about upcoming initiatives that will positively impact your community.
Click below to discover more about upcoming initiatives that will positively impact your community.
Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them.
Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them.
See what we've accomplished
Raised over $330K to bring lifesaving 3D mammography to the community
If you have any questions or would like more information about how your donations will be utilized in your community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Karen Simpson-Neasby at karen.simpson-neasby@mercy.net or call 417.553.6192.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis is a charity providing support to Mercy St. Francis Hospital. The Foundation has the distinct honor of garnering community support for health improvement projects, scholarships, life-saving equipment and the expansion of services and programs at Mercy St. Francis Hospital. Thanks to the support of the Foundation, Mercy St. Francis Hospital provides exceptional health care to the residents of Baxter, Douglas, Howell, Ozark and Shannon counties.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis is a nonprofit organization. We are dependent on the donations and support of generous foundations, corporations and caring individuals like you. Your gifts to Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis help enhance patient programs, fund life-saving equipment and capital projects, and support charity care programs and services for those who need it most.
When you donate to Mercy Health Foundation, you support critical projects in our community. That’s right. Every dollar you give advances health care right here at home.
Patients in, and around, St. Francis should be able to access health care services conveniently and confidently. With your help, Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis benefits telemedicine programs that leverage technology to remove geographic barriers and allow rural patients to see primary and specialty care providers without leaving their community.
Innovative Care
Mercy St. Francis Hospital is seeking support for some much-needed enhancements to our Radiology Department, including two specific pieces of equipment: a digital portable x-ray cart and a digital C-arm.
Access and Assistance
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis strives to help the poor by investing in programs that serve our most vulnerable patients. This is demonstrated in the Foundation’s commitment to making the most advanced treatment options available to urban and rural patients alike. Your gifts help treat the most challenging diseases while keeping patients close to home.
3D Mammography
A cancer diagnosis can be shocking, scary and devastating for anyone, but for patients living in rural areas, it can be even more worrisome when the answers they need are hours away. Since 2012, Mercy St. Francis Hospital has offered digital mammography to patients in Mountain View and surrounding; however, recent technological progress has led to 3D mammography, the most advanced technology currently available. 3D mammography allows for more accurate detection and earlier diagnosis of breast cancer, providing physicians with the best information to guide plans for treatment – even when no other signs or symptoms are showing. Your investment in 3D mammography will help patients in the Mountain view area receive quality care close to home, resulting in saved lives and improved quality of life for hundreds of families.
Your contribution to the Red Door Pantry supports Mercy co-workers experiencing food insecurity by providing access to nutritious foods for free. These services can be accessed through our administrative offices or crisis committee.
The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit equips patients with the tools to improve their cardiac or pulmonary health and increase their quality of life. Your gift will help support the growing need for these vital therapies.
The Honor/Memorial fund was created for donors who would like to make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one.
Your contribution to the Area of Greatest Need fund supports the unique health care needs of your community whenever they arise. This fund enables Mercy to respond swiftly to emerging needs. Whether it’s funding vital medical equipment, supporting patient assistance programs, or advancing health care initiatives, your contribution makes a tangible difference where it’s needed most.
Your contribution ensures that routine, preventative health care is accessible to underinsured and uninsured patients in our community. Every patient deserves access to convenient, affordable health care and with your support, we can make a difference, right here at home.
The Cancer Care fund provides for the specific needs of patients who are battling cancer, right here, close to home. With your help, we can continue to invest in advanced technologies, treatments and programs to improve cancer care in our community. This fund also provides essential services, including nurse navigation and patient assistance, thanks to donor support.
Don’t let the ghosts and goblins catch you at our 2nd Annual Monster Dash 5K and Ghouls and Boos 1M Fun Run! Click here for more details.
We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community. Check back soon for upcoming events.
Scholarships – Learn more about the 2025 Dr. Grace O. Doane Scholarship. Deadline is April 1, 2025.
Thank you for your generous support and partnership as we continue to carry out Mercy’s mission in the communities we serve.
Mercy Health Foundation St. Francis
100 W US-60,
Mountain View, MO 65548