Southwest Missouri/
Kansas

Together we can touch more lives. Save more lives.
And improve more lives.

Southwest Missouri/
Kansas

Together we can touch more lives. Save more lives.
And improve more lives.

FEATURED

Grateful Patients Give Back

Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them. 

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Who We Are

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 Kimberly Shriver at Kim.Shriver@mercy.net or call 417.556.2267.

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Our Foundation

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas is here to help meet the health care needs of those we serve in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. The Foundation raises funds to improve patient care programs, fund lifesaving equipment and provide resources that benefit patients at Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Joplin and Carthage, MO, and Pittsburg, Columbus, and Galena, KS.

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas 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 Southwest Missouri/Kansas help bring the care and service Mercy is known for to patients throughout Joplin, Carthage, Pittsburg, Columbus, and Galena. 

When you donate to Mercy Health Foundation, you support care programs and essential services for those in our community who need it most. That’s right. Every dollar you give advances health care right here at home.

Our Focus

Patients in Joplin, Carthage, Pittsburg, Columbus, Galena, and surrounding areas should be able to access health care services conveniently and confidently.

With your help, Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas 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.

Recent support of new 3D mammography equipment and digital upgrades to the mobile mammography unit demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to making the most advanced treatment options available to all patients. 

Thanks to donors like you:

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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 $2 million — and together, we allocated over $2.3 million to improve the health of our communities. 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.

Your Impact

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 communities.

Community Highlights

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Over $918K for new 3D mammography unit, ultrasound equipment and expansion of Cancer Center intake rooms

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Over $264K in support of critical access, delivering high quality care to every corner of our communities

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Over $116K to provide vital equipment and support to Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

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Over $98K in support of heart care, including in-home equipment for patients to monitor for early signs of heart failure, improving outcomes

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Over $20K in scholarships for caregivers seeking to advance their careers

Judy's Story

When Judy Schneider went in for her routine mammogram, she never imagined it would change her life. But thanks to the cutting-edge 3D mammography technology at Mercy—made possible by the generosity of community donors—her breast cancer was caught early.

Fear and uncertainty consumed Judy’s thoughts as she faced the reality of her diagnosis. But she wasn’t alone. At Mercy, she found a compassionate team of caregivers who guided her through every step of her cancer journey. Judy’s treatment included chemotherapy and a lumpectomy, all under the care of Dr. Dalia, whom Judy describes as “astounding, amazing, intelligent and deeply caring.”

Throughout her treatment, Judy continued her passion of teaching dance, drawing strength from her family and community. “My husband spoiled me, my son kept telling me ‘you got this,’ and my daughter called every day. Dr. Dalia, my friends and my family kept me going.”

Now in remission, Judy reflects on how cancer has reshaped her life. “You have to live every day to the fullest. Every moment is a gift.”

Judy is especially grateful for the compassionate care she received right here in Joplin. “To have this level of care right at my doorstep—it’s a true blessing. We need to keep and expand these services.”

To Mercy’s generous donors, Judy has one simple message: “Thank you for giving me my life back. You will always have a special place in my heart.”

More Grateful Family Stories

To Our Supporters


Thanks to you, Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas’ future looks healthy.

Generosity is at the heart of everything we do. And now, as Mercy has extended service to the Pittsburg community, we’re steadfast in our efforts to improve health care in the communities we serve, together.

Our name has changed, but our commitment remains the same. Rest assured, all gifts received will continue to support the health care initiatives and programs that matter most to our donors. And, all donations will stay local in the community you love, ensuring that your contributions have a lasting impact right here at home.

Thank you for your continued support!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how your donations will be utilized within this new collaborative framework, please contact Kimberly Shriver at

Kim.Shriver@mercy.net  or call 417.556.2267.

Striving to continue the legacy of Catherine McAuley, Women with a Mission giving society combines resources, vision and passion for helping others to support and improve health care in our communities.

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Upcoming Events

We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community. Check back soon for upcoming events.

Join us for a night you won’t forget! Learn more about our 2025 Stick It to Cancer Event.
 

Annual Reports

Thank you for your generous support and partnership as we continue to carry out Mercy’s mission in the communities we serve.

Southwest Missouri/Kansas Staff and Board of Directors

Foundation Staff

417-556-2199
miranda.lewis@mercy.net

417-556-3609
kim.shriver@Mercy.net

417-556-8907

megan.james@mercy.net

Board of Directors

  • Ryan Stanley, Chair
  • Jenny Brust
  • Lane Clevenger
  • Kristie Crossland
  • Chris Dumm
  • Kelley Foust
  • Stuart Grayson
  • Dr. Russell Kennedy
  • Don LaFerla
  • Renee Motazedi
  • Amy Teeter

Ex Officio Officers

  • Miranda Lewis | Vice President, Mercy Health Foundation Communities
  • Jeremy Drinkwitz | President, Mercy Hospital Joplin

Contact Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas

417.556.2267

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas
100 Mercy Way, Ste. 220
Joplin, MO  64804

Southwest Missouri/
Kansas

Together we can touch more lives. Save more lives.
And improve more lives.

FEATURED

Grateful Patients Give Back

Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them.

Learn More

FEATURED

Grateful Patients Give Back

Donations to our Grateful Families program can change the lives of Mercy patients and the co-workers who care for them. 

Learn More

FEATURED

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas

Click below to discover more about upcoming initiatives that will positively impact your community.

Stick It to Cancer
Golf Tournament
Cornhole Tournament

FEATURED

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas

Click below to discover more about upcoming initiatives that will positively impact your community.

Stick It to Cancer

See what we've accomplished

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Nearly 1.3 million provided a robotic-assisted surgery system at Mercy Specialty Hospital 

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$1.3 million funded a new 
C-section suite at Mercy
Hospital Joplin

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Over $450,000 provided surgical equipment and patient care enhancements at Mercy Hospital Carthage

Who We Are

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 Kimberly Shriver at Kim.Shriver@mercy.net or call 417.556.2267.

.

Our Foundation

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas is here to help meet the health care needs of those we serve in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. The Foundation raises funds to improve patient care programs, fund lifesaving equipment and provide resources that benefit patients at Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Joplin and Carthage, MO, and Pittsburg, Columbus, and Galena, KS.

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas 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 Southwest Missouri/Kansas help bring the care and service Mercy is known for to patients throughout Joplin, Carthage, Pittsburg, Columbus, and Galena. 

When you donate to Mercy Health Foundation, you support care programs and essential services for those in our community who need it most. That’s right. Every dollar you give advances health care right here at home.

Our Focus

Patients in Joplin, Carthage, Pittsburg, Columbus, Galena, and surrounding areas should be able to access health care services conveniently and confidently.

With your help, Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas 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.

Recent support of new 3D mammography equipment and digital upgrades to the mobile mammography unit demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to making the most advanced treatment options available to all patients. 

To Our Supporters


Thanks to you, Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas’ future looks healthy.

Generosity is at the heart of everything we do. And now, as Mercy has extended service to the Pittsburg community, we’re steadfast in our efforts to improve health care in the communities we serve, together.

Our name has changed, but our commitment remains the same. Rest assured, all gifts received will continue to support the health care initiatives and programs that matter most to our donors. And, all donations will stay local in the community you love, ensuring that your contributions have a lasting impact right here at home.

Thank you for your continued support!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how your donations will be utilized within this new collaborative framework, please contact Miranda Lewis at

miranda.lewis@mercy.net  or call 417.556.2199.

Striving to continue the legacy of Catherine McAuley, Women with a Mission giving society combines resources, vision and passion for helping others to support and improve health care in our communities.

Join / Renew

Southwest Missouri/Kansas Programs

Join Women With A Mission

Learn More

Learn More

Upcoming Events

We are always creating ways to help better the lives of people in the community. Check back soon for upcoming events.

Join us for a night you won’t forget! Learn more about our 2025 Stick It to Cancer Event.
 

Annual Reports

Thank you for your generous support and partnership as we continue to carry out Mercy’s mission in the communities we serve.

Southwest Missouri/Kansas Staff and Board of Directors

Foundation Staff

Miranda lewis

Vice President, Development

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Kimberly Shriver

Director of Development

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Board of Directors

Renee Motazedi

Chair

Lane Clevenger

Kristie Crossland

Chris Dumm

KELLEY FOUST

Stuart Grayson

Russell Kennedy, DO

Don LaFerla

Ryan Stanley

Daniel R. Stengel

Todd Stout

Amy Teeter

Ex Officio Officers

Miranda Lewis

Vice President,
Mercy Health Foundation Communities

Jeremy Drinkwitz

President, Mercy Hospital Joplin

Mathew Janssens

Chief Financial Officer

Southwest Missouri/Kansas Staff and Board of Directors

Foundation Staff

417-556-2199
miranda.lewis@mercy.net

417-556-3609
kim.shriver@Mercy.net

Board of Directors

  • Renee Motazedi, Chair
  • Lane Clevenger
  • Kristie Crossland
  • Chris Dumm
  • Kelley Foust
  • Stuart Grayson
  • Russell Kennedy, DO
  • Don LaFerla
  • Ryan Stanley
  • Daniel R. Stengel
  • Todd Stout
  • Amy Teeter

Ex Officio Officers

  • Miranda Lewis | Vice President, Mercy Health Foundation Communities
  • Jeremy Drinkwitz | President, Mercy Hospital Joplin
  • Mathew Janssens | Chief Financial Officer

Contact Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas

417.556.2267

Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas
100 Mercy Way, Ste. 220
Joplin, MO  64804

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