Patients will benefit from the latest technologies and design innovations: Large combined labor, delivery and recovery rooms keep families together as new moms remain in one room for their entire stay – not available elsewhere in the region. Birthing center includes secure access for labor and delivery rooms, ensuring babies and families are safe during their stay. State-of-the-art emergency department next to imaging and operating rooms for faster diagnostics and treatment. Telemedicine provides life-saving care for patients who suffer from stroke and dangerous complications from infection. Mercy’s technology monitors and manages care in a radically new way with centralized early alerts to flag patients at the first sign of trouble. Intuitive design makes it easier for patients and visitors to find their way. Intensive care that has won national recognition for providing an added level of attention to the sickest patients. Medical experts at the bedside are helped by off-site, critical-care doctors and nurses in monitoring patients 24/7. This teamwork reduces lengths of stay, improves care and saves lives. Integrated electronic health record connects patient care within the hospital, across Joplin and throughout Mercy, coordinating care to ensure healthier patients while eliminating testing duplications. Accredited cancer center provides comprehensive care through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. Storm-hardened facility with precast concrete shell, windows that can withstand high winds and partially buried generators for backup power in an emergency