Our team offers advanced medical treatment in a number of specialties, including acute rehabilitation, cardiology, maternity services, oncology/cancer care, orthopedics, neurology/stroke, surgery and emergency medicine. Emergency Care Mercy Hospital South is staffed and equipped to handle a full range of emergencies, from the smallest to the most critical. Mercy Kids ER at Mercy Hospital South Children receive expert, compassionate care for unexpected illnesses and injuries at the Mercy Kids ER. Staffed by a Mercy Kids pediatrician and pediatric trained nurses, the Mercy Kids ER features a separate waiting and triage area and six treatment rooms with child-friendly décor. Trauma Mercy Hospital South is a designated Level II Trauma Center – the only one in South St. Louis County and Jefferson County. This means resources are available to manage the care of critically-injured patients at all times. Heart Care Mercy Hospital South is among the first group of hospitals to be certified by the state of Missouri as a Level One STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Center, the highest level of cardiac care available. Mercy Hospital South has earned: The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure. This symbol of quality reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award Stroke Mercy Hospital South is certified as a Level 1 Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care available as accredited by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. It means we have the expertise and technological resources to quickly diagnose and treat any type of stroke within one hour of arrival.