South Emergency Department Opening

Why did Mercy open a new emergency department? It’s a vital investment in increasing patient access to emergency care, and it brings life-saving care much closer to the growing communities in Ozark, Nixa and south Springfield.

What’s the size of the new ED? It has 11 beds and spans 17,256 square feet.

How many patients will it care for? Mercy anticipates it will treat more than 16,500 patients annually.

Will the new ED reduce overall wait times? While Mercy hopes the new facility will reduce the burden on the main ED, it also knows patient demand continues to increase.  The best way to reduce wait times in the ED is to get established with a primary care provider who can help manage common health issues like diabetes, blood pressure, chronic heart failure and seasonal respiratory illnesses.

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Mercy has opened a new 17,256-square-foot South Emergency Department to bring faster, closer care to the growing communities in south Springfield, Ozark and Nixa.

Quick access to emergency care isn’t just a health benefit; it supports workforce stability. Employees receive:

• faster diagnoses
• better outcomes
• fewer long-term complications

For employers, this investment strengthens the community’s health and helps keep teams productive, present and supported.