Hospital will celebrate its patronage and namesake on Facebook Live on Thursday September 24th at 6:00 pm
September 22, 2020 – Mercy Hospital, Miami-Dade County’s only acute care catholic hospital, is excited to announce that its Thirty-Third Annual Feast of our Lady of Mercy Mass will be live streamed on Facebook on Thursday September 24, beginning at 6:00 pm. The mass will be available for viewing on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/MercyHospitalMiami. The Main Celebrant will be Bishop Enrique Delgado.
Every September 24th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy as a powerful symbol of faith while enduring physical, psychological or spiritual hardships. Her image across many countries is associated with health, healing and peace of soul.
“Mercy Hospital takes a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on mind, body and spirit. Throughout the pandemic, our pastoral care team has remained onsite to support our patients’ emotional wellbeing and we have been one of the only hospitals in South Florida to offer services such as the sacrament of the sick, spiritual and emotional support at the bedside.” Said David Donaldson, CEO of Mercy Hospital. “This live stream epitomizes how we are embracing technology and adapting our operations to prioritize safety while continuing to help fulfill the spiritual needs of our community.”
Mercy Hospital has a long and compelling history that is built on faith. The hospital first opened in 1950 after being founded by The Dioceses of St. Augustine and Sisters of St Joseph. In 1960, the Sisters opened our doors to some of the first Cuban exile physicians and provided free medical care to any member of the Bay of Pigs Brigade the following year. To this day, Mercy remains the only catholic hospital in Miami-Dade.
Mercy Hospital has developed a reputation for excellence by providing high quality healthcare services to the South Florida community for more than 60 years. The hospital’s service offerings include: emergency services, maternity with level II NICU, general and robotic surgery, cardiology, orthopedic and spine, cancer care, hyperbaric and wound care center, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more.
Due to safety precautions surrounding COVID-19, Mercy Hospital’s chapel and hospital grounds will be closed to the general public during the mass.
About Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital is a comprehensive medical facility that has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for more than 60 years. The 488-bed, acute care hospital is an award-winning facility that specializes in emergency services that are kid and senior friendly, maternity with level II NICU, general and robotic surgery, hyperbaric and wound care center, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedic and spine, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph and an HCA Healthcare affiliate, Mercy is Miami-Dade’s only catholic hospital and provides patients with the best quality care in a compassionate and caring environment. Affiliated with over 1,000 physicians, Mercy’s Centers of Excellence include: The Heart Center, the Maternity and Women’s Health Center, the Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Institute, the Orthopedics & Spine Institute, the Miami Cancer Center and the Behavioral Health Center. Mercy Hospital is located in the heart of Coconut Grove, FL with a bay front property that makes Mercy the only hospital in Miami to be accessible by land, air and sea. For more information on Mercy Hospital, visit mercymiami.com, follow us on Instagram @mercyhospitalmiami and like us on facebook.com/MercyHospitalMiami/
Mercy Hospital is part of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and free standing emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,000 employees and has nearly 7,000 physicians on staff. For more information, visit HCAEastFlorida.com.
