Overview

Mercy Hospital is a 119-bed acute care hospital providing adult medical/surgical services, emergency care, cancer care, cardiac care, inpatient rehabilitation services, including stroke care, orthopedics and joint replacement, and a vast number of other testing, health, and medical services. Mercy is a member of Trinity Health.

Founded in 1954, by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, the Mercy Hospital facility consists of the original building, constructed in 1954, with expansions taking place throughout its history. The Mercy Hospital campus has undergone significant changes over the past several years, with campus expansions planned for the future. The campus currently includes six medical office buildings as well as a large outpatient rehabilitation facility, and renal dialysis center. In addition, Mercy is pleased that St. Clair County Catholic Social Services is also located on its campus.

Mercy Hospital is dedicated to world-class patient care and safety and to that end is an active partner with Trinity Health in the development of Genesis, computer advancement to transform the way we deliver care.

Over the past several years, Mercy Hospital has worked in concert with area physicians and clinical care staff to provide computerization of patient information and medical records. Offering the most advanced Electronic Medical Records software and hardware systems available in the area, Mercy Hospital is dedicated to continuing investing in advanced technology and computerization.

Offering a dedicated focus on patient services, Mercy Hospital has streamlined services to offer some of the most exciting patient-directed services in the region. The Mercy ER 20 Minute Guarantee, was designed to ensure that emergency care patients begin receiving treatment within 20 minutes of arrival. Mercy commitment to patient privacy is evidenced in its new Private Rooms Program. This service is based on availability and is offered FREE to patients who meet certain care criteria. Mercy’s commitment to our understanding that your time matters, is provided through Mercy Express Testing services. Express testing is provided both at Mercy Health Center and Mercy Hospital for X-ray and laboratory diagnostic testing.

Recently named “best in cancer care” by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeon (2008), the Mercy Regional Cancer Center offers state-of-the-art cancer care including radiation therapy, access to clinical cancer research protocols for treatment; and board certified oncology physicians. The fully accredited, Mercy Regional Cancer Center is home to the area’s only linear accelerator with advanced IMRT/IGRT capabilities, making Mercy the only radiation therapy program in the Blue Water Area.

Testing and screening for women’s health issues are offered through the Mercy Women's Health Center. Located within Mercy Hospital, this center provides for advanced digital mammography and bone density screening as well as breast cancer care. For convenient access, some services are also provided at Mercy Health Center.

Inpatient rehabilitation services including stroke care are provided through Mercy Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. Services include a 10-bed inpatient unit, board certified physiatrists, a multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals and outpatient services located throughout the area. Mercy FITRAC inpatient and outpatient therapy services are located on the Mercy Hospital campus, in Marysville and at Mercy Health Center, Fort Gratiot.

Mercy offers orthopedic and joint replacement services through the Mercy Orthopedics and Joint Center. The center provides for 25 dedicated orthopedic beds, discipline-trained staff, certified orthopedic nurses, and access to a vast array of board certified orthopedic surgeons. A highly trusted service, Mercy provides for the greatest number of joint replacements in the county.

Cardiac Care is provided through Partners at Heart, and includes a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, invasive cardiac and vascular laboratories, advanced technology in non-invasive cardiovascular testing, and an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.

In 2001, Mercy opened a 52,000 square foot ambulatory health center on M-25 (24th Avenue) in Fort Gratiot Township. The Mercy Health Center is dedicated to providing convenient access to outpatient medical services, including retail pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, outpatient physical therapy, and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. In addition, it is home to the Lakeshore Surgery Center, LLP, providing outpatient surgery and endoscopy services. Several primary care physician offices, including an urgent care; and specialist offices are located in the Mercy Health Center.

For patients requiring home care, Mercy is pleased to offer Mercy Home Care services. Mercy Home Care also offers Mercy Hospice Services. With offices in Port Huron and access to Michigan’s Thumb Region, Mercy Home Care’s team of highly professional, in-home care providers is available to residents of both St. Clair and Sanilac counties.

On the Mercy Health Center campus, Mercy is home to Sanctuary at Mercy Village, a senior residence offering both independent and assisted-living services.

Mercy Hospital is also affiliated with Sanctuary at Marydale, located on 10th Avenue in Port Huron; and Sanctuary at Maple Vista, located at 600 Maple Vista, in Imlay City. Both offer retirement home living to area seniors.

Mercy Hospital places an emphasis on working with its community of physicians, and is dedicated to enhancing relationships with Mercy Medical Staff to cooperatively meet the needs of providing the best available care for patients.

Mercy’s commitment to the health of the communities it serves is evidenced by the many partnerships developed to meet the needs of the community. Some of these partnerships include:

Lakeshore Surgery Center, LLP. One of the first of its kind in the State of Michigan, Lakeshore Surgery Center is a joint venture between Mercy Hospital and local surgeons working in concert to provide physician-managed outpatient surgical services.
Mercy Family Care is a primary care physician network in which Mercy supports medical practice management for physicians.
Tri-Hospital MRI, a joint venture of Mercy Hospital, Port Huron and St. John River District hospitals. Diagnostic testing MRI services are provided at Port Huron Hospital with mobile services offered at Mercy Health Center in Fort Gratiot and River District Hospital.
Tri-Hospital EMS, a joint venture of Mercy Hospital, Port Huron and St. John River District hospitals. Services are offered to provide rapid emergency medical response throughout the county.
Launched in 1993, Partner at Heart is a cardiovascular joint operating agreement with Port Huron Hospital. Partners at Heart provides a continuum of cardiovascular services to patients throughout the Blue Water communities. As community-based hospitals, neither Mercy nor Port Huron Hospital could provide these important services alone. Only working in concert and combining resources can Partners at Heart offer this unique and valuable array of cardiac services.

Mercy extends its assistance and support to a number of community-based organizations. Through the Mercy Community Benefit Ministry program, the hospital provides funding and access to resources to elevate the status of our community.

Access to resources is offered through the Mercy Community Sponsorship Committee, providing both financial sponsorships and support to area events, activities and projects.
For nearly 20 years Mercy Hospital, in conjunction with the St. Clair County Medical Society, provides for care of the poor and uninsured through the Peoples’ Clinic for Better Health. The clinic provides primary care services through the dedication of volunteer physicians. It is supported by a vast array of community agencies and volunteers, including the United Way of St. Clair County.
The Mercy Cares program is designed to provide financial support and resources to those in the community in need of quality medical services. Mercy Cares is administrated through the hospital’s financial department offering assistance in meeting the financial burden of the poor and uninsured.

Peoples’ Clinic and the Mercy Care program are the centerpieces of the Mercy Hospital Foundation and its work to provide philanthropic support to the “community in need” while fulfilling the Mercy value of respect for the poor and underserved.