What exactly is a full-service hospital?

For you and your baby, a full-service hospital means that you have everything you need right here at Mercy.

Occasionally, even in the healthiest pregnancy, unexpected serious complications may occur and require immediate attention. That's why you want to make sure you deliver at a full-service hospital with facilities to care for both mother and baby in any emergency.

At Mercy, we stand ready with

• Physicians and staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week

• Surgical suites ready to go in an emergency

• On-site laboratory and diagnostic services

• Quick access to Mercy's blood bank if you or your baby needs it

• Medications on hand in the hospital pharmacy

• Specialists and consultants you may need when seconds count

We have more than 800 physicians on staff who can care for you. We have the technology and the team to meet the emergency.