Corporate Partners Program

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1 Mercy Health Foundation St. Louis Mercy Health Foundation 615 S. New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO Office: Fax: Corporate Partners Program Mercy Health Foundation 615 S. New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO Office: Fax:

2 Corporate Partners Mission Statement: The Mercy Health Foundation Corporate Partners Council is a group of business leaders and corporate donors who embody and support the mission of Mercy by providing financial support to annual events and charity care. Mercy Hospital Breast Center We provide digital mammography, breast ultrasounds and minimally invasive breast biopsies using the latest breast diagnostic equipment available. Our team, which includes highly skilled on-site physicians, technologists and a care nurse navigator, is dedicated to delivering exceptional breast care. Recognizing that quality breast care saves lives, our Breast Center offers five locations and a mobile unit that together perform 41,000 mammograms every year. Women s Heart Care We have responded to research that heart disease kills more women than any other illness by committing resources to recruiting physicians specializing in cardiology and heart surgery for women. From inpatient diagnostic testing to advanced surgical treatment options, our physicians share a passion for treating cardiovascular disease in women. Your gift will help promote better health care options for women in our region by supporting: Health and wellness programs. Free cardiac, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings throughout the region. Clinical trials of new treatments for diseases that disproportionately affect women. 9

3 We provide patients and their families with customized rehabilitation programs, educational resources, support groups, wellness programs, dietary counseling and nutritional services in addition to advanced cardiovascular care and treatment options. Corporate gifts help fund programs to reduce the occurrence of heart disease and improve existing procedures and treatment options including: Clinical research in new treatments. Cardiac health screenings and education. Patient rehabilitation costs not covered by health insurance. Continuing education opportunities for our doctors and nurses. About Mercy WOMEN S HEALTH SERVICES Women come to Mercy Hospital for our expertise with health issues they face such as breast cancer, menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke. We strive to continue advancing these programs while also providing minimally invasive gynecology services that greatly decrease recovery times for patients. Childbirth Services We deliver more babies than any other hospital in the region. Last year alone, we cuddled and cared for over 8,120 babies. The tremendous personal commitment of our obstetrics staff, which combines genuine care and advanced technology, means each family and new baby receives the best possible treatment in a warm, nurturing environment. Prenatal Services - We are experts in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. A fetal care team is staffed by experienced maternal-fetal medicine physicians and available to support families with high-risk pregnancies. Neonatal Service - Our Emerson Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only unit of its kind in St. Louis County. Neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care providers offer premature or critically ill babies immediate, specialized care 24 hours a day. Corporate Partners Program Mercy Health Foundation Corporate Partners are visionary corporations that realize the value a good health care system plays in the economic development and future of a community. Our partners share the belief that high-quality health care is the cornerstone for progressive communities and quality of life. They know that access to health care is integral to maintaining a strong workforce. By partnering with Mercy Hospital, you can positively influence the future of health care for those within our reach. Our Corporate Partners Program helps Mercy Hospital enhance health care through corporate donations. Our Corporate Partners Council serves as a subcommittee of the Mercy Health Foundation Board of Directors to help forge relationships with potential corporate donors throughout the region. Corporate Partners concentrate on expanding and spreading the mission of Mercy Hospital to the businesses throughout the metropolitan area. Our Program centers on our distinctive community care and Mercy Service. Mercy Hospital St. Louis stands among the region s most valuable assets - we have been sustained and strengthened by corporate partnerships over the years. Today, our community has better access to high-quality care because of these partnerships. Your corporation s support will ensure our health care services will continue to be available in our community for you, your family, friends, co-workers, and all those who need it. 8 1

4 Mercy Hospital St. Louis Since 1871, Mercy has been a vital provider of health care services to the St. Louis region. We are one of the nation s largest Catholic hospitals and the second largest hospital in metropolitan St. Louis. We are a full-service hospital with comprehensive critical / trauma care, cardiovascular services, cancer care, pediatrics, labor and delivery services, women s health services and medical education. For more than seven generations, the Sisters of Mercy have fostered a tradition of health care marked by compassion and excellence. This legacy, known as Mercy Service, is prevalent today by the extraordinary care our medical staff provides patients. We use innovative technology to deliver the most advanced treatments in a healing environment. MERCY HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the nation. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 80 million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, and each year, over 20,000 Missourians die of heart disease. Mercy Heart Hospital offers comprehensive cardiovascular care delivered by experienced surgeons, physicians and nurses in a patient-centered facility. Our hospital features a state-of-the-art healing environment that not only treats the hearts of our patients but cares for the whole personphysically, spiritually and emotionally. 2 7

5 individualized care for virtually all health issues experienced by newborns, children and teens in a healing environment created especially for them. With over 300 pediatricians and pediatric specialists, we have built an exceptional reputation for pediatric care. Physicians throughout the St. Louis area transfer patients to Mercy Children s Hospital because they trust the superior care our physicians and specialists provide. Our Emerson NICU is the busiest in the state. Our Cardinals Kids Cancer Center is one of a kind. Our doctors and nurses go beyond treating illnesses they help children stay strong in spirit and thrive. Mercy Hospital provides critical health services at the highest level of care possible regardless of one s ability to pay. The breadth and quality of these services impact the lives of those who live and work in this region. Top-level services include: Region s premier birthing center. Level III (highest) Emerson Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - largest in Missouri. Level I (highest) Trauma Center - only one in St. Louis County. David C. Pratt Cancer Center and Mercy Clinic St. Louis Cancer and Breast Institute. Digital mobile mammography van. Mercy Hospital St. Louis Awards and Recognitions Our Ronald McDonald Family Room, the first of its kind in St. Louis, provides parents and families with a home-like setting to rest and relax while remaining close to their child. The Family Room reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate healing environments for patients and their families during their stay with us. Beyond our exceptional care, we are also dedicated to promoting children s health by offering a wide variety of programs, special events and classes throughout the St. Louis community. Corporate gifts support services and programs including: Recognized as a Distinguished Hospital in Maternity Care by J.D. Power and Associates. Ranked best in patient satisfaction in St. Louis area in the United States Department of Health and Human Services patient satisfaction survey Ranked by St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Place to Work. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Performance and Recognition. Medals of Honor from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers for heart failure - the only Missouri hospital with this accreditation. Ranked No. 6 Top Integrated Delivery Networks in Modern Healthcare. Received Employer Award from APSE. 6 Pediatric outreach, developmental care and specialized therapies. Child and adolescent behavioral psychology. Enhanced emergency pediatric transport services. Expansion of our child life specialist program to the Robert and Helene Hoffman Children s Emergency Department and Tests and Treatment Center. Care coordination for chronically ill children through our pediatric outpatient and inpatient navigation team. Snoezelen Multi-Sensory room to enhance therapy, learning and relaxation for children with autism, developmental disabilities and severe behavioral disorders. Mercy Health Foundation Overview Many of the 1.5 million residents of St. Louis County, St. Charles County and other communities have come to rely on Mercy Hospital for exceptional health care in a compassionate, faith-based environment. We are committed to providing advanced medical technologies and treatment options combined with our Mercy Service. That dedication, coupled with a commitment to provide care to all who need it, regardless of their financial situation, means Mercy Health Foundation must be the consistent generator of community support on which the hospital relies. Our community s health depends on it. 3

6 We complement our advanced technologies with patient-centered programs including: Promising new therapies through clinical research. Breast care nurse navigator. John F. Krey III Cancer Information Center. Healing Through the Arts. Understanding that not every cancer patient will survive his or her illness, Mercy enriches the lives of patients who do not respond to treatment by providing the best end-of-life care possible. Your gift to the David C. Pratt Cancer Center will help support services and programs such as: Health Care Services CANCER CARE David C. Pratt Cancer Center David C. Pratt Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital St. Louis provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 21,000 inpatients and outpatients each year including over 300 children treated at the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center. As an accredited cancer center, we bring together dedicated oncology specialists, advanced treatments and technologies and a community of support within a comfortable healing environment. New technology allows for more effective detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. We continue to invest in innovative technologies such as: Stereotactic radiosurgery. The Tomo Therapy Hi-Art System. The davinci Surgical System. Financial assistance for treatment costs, medications and transportation. Counseling and pastoral services for patients and their families. Free cancer screening clinics for underserved populations. Support groups and educational programs for patients and caregivers. Hospice and palliative care for end of life. Art therapy and physical fitness programs for patients. Holistic therapies such as massage and acupuncture. MERCY CHILDREN S HOSPITAL Mercy Children s Hospital and Clinics care for more than 85,000 children each year from birth through early adulthood. Whether for routine wellness care or life-saving interventions in the Robert and Helene Hoffman Pediatric Emergency Department or Emerson Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mercy Children s Hospital provides exceptional pediatric care. Mercy Children s Hospital is the only full-service hospital in St. Louis County and designated as such by the National Association of Children s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI). We provide 4 5