MOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo. — The Mercy St. Francis Auxiliary has donated $25,000 for a major renovation to create a Palliative Care room for those near the end of life.
When a loved one faces the end of life, it’s a both sad and precious time for their family. Everyone wants to spend those final moments together but finding an appropriate space inside a hospital can be difficult.
The gift was given in honor of Helen Spencer, an auxilian from 1980 to 2016. The larger room is designed to give families space and privacy.
Construction crews knocked down a wall to enlarge an existing room, adding a private bathroom, a dining area for family and a refrigerator and microwave. The bed is specially designed for patients who are bedridden.
If you’d like to financially support a local project, you can call Karen Simpson-Neasby at 417-533-6192 or by emailing karen.simpson-neasby@mercy.net.
