Going Home

Discharge Time
Discharge time at the Medical Center is 11 a.m. for all inpatient areas.

Skilled Nursing Center
Located across Conway Road, the St. John's Mercy Skilled Nursing Center provides round-the-clock long-term skilled nursing care and a rehabilitation team of physical, speech and occupational therapists, and social and pastoral services. For more information, call 314-251-6600.

Home Health Services
St. John's Mercy Home Care provides intermittent skilled nursing and therapies in a patient's home. Services include nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapies. Medical social workers and home health aides can provide services in the home as well. St. John's Mercy Home Care offers specially trained nurses in the areas of orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, intravenous therapy and wound care. St. John's Mercy Home Care is a Missouri state-licensed, Medicare-certified and JCAHO-accredited home health agency. Services are provided in the following areas: St. Louis City and County and the counties of Jefferson, Franklin, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Gasconade. St. John's Mercy Home Care can be reached at 314-729-4500 or toll-free at 888-296-6389.

Home Infusion Therapy
Often patients are discharged to their homes with intravenous therapy ordered by their physician for treatments including antibiotic therapy, pain management, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hydration. St. John's Mercy Home Infusion Therapy offers specially trained home health nurses and pharmacists to take care of patients needing these services at home. Call 314-506-6050 for more information.

Private Duty Services
Care coordinators can help you arrange Private Duty Services, which allow patients to recover or stay at home with the professional help they need. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides and companion sitters provide coordinated care.  Specialized services are offered for patients with ventilators, dressing changes, intravenous therapy and enteral feedings, and pediatric care for children with catastrophic illnesses. Services are offered in four-hour blocks of time up to 24-hours-a-day care. Adult and pediatric care is provided. Many patients utilize the bath service to assist with their daily hygiene needs. Call 314-251-6094 for more information.

Hospice Care
St. John's Mercy Hospice provides supportive care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients with a terminal illness. Hospice is a philosophy, based upon the belief that people with advanced illness can live and die among friends and family in familiar surroundings. A team of nurses, social workers, home health aides, and volunteers provide care for the patient and family members. Family support and bereavement services are an integral part of the hospice experience. Expert pain management and symptom control allow patients to live as fully as possible, remaining alert with minimal pain so that their last days may be spent with dignity at home or in a homelike setting. For details, call 314-729-4400.

David C. Pratt Cancer Center
The David C. Pratt Cancer Center is an accredited outpatient diagnostic and treatment facility located on the campus of St. John's Mercy Medical Center in west St. Louis County. Designed specifically for cancer patients and their families, the Cancer Center brings together technology, highly skilled physicians, and a community of support, all in a comfortable, healing environment.  The Cancer Center offers a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnostic imaging services, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, PET/CT imaging, infusion therapy, clinical research, physician offices, supportive therapies, education and screening resources, and the John F. Krey III Cancer Information Center.

We believe that knowledge is a powerful tool in preventing and fighting cancer.  In our extensive library of information at the John F. Krey III Cancer Information Center, patients and their families can find the answers they need to make decisions and to cope with cancer.  Our experienced staff of health professionals can help patients understand cancer risks and prevention methods, as well as navigate the health care system, formulate questions to ask their doctors, research treatment options, and provide emotional support.  A large variety of educational and supportive programs is offered. The Information Center is located on the first floor of the David C. Pratt Cancer Center, Suite 1440.  Please call us at 314-251-6400 or toll-free at 877-569-6400 or visit us on the web at http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/infocenters/default.asp

Kidney Dialysis
The Medical Center participates in the outpatient Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center. For information, call 314-434-4770.

Pharmacy
For your convenience, St. John's Mercy Pharmacy offers outpatient prescription services for patients requiring medication when leaving the Medical Center. Prescriptions also may be delivered to the patient's room prior to discharge. The pharmacy stocks hard-to-find medications for easier accessibility and accepts most insurance prescription cards. St. John's Mercy Pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the Mercy Doctors Building. Please call 314-251-7444.

Department of Fertility Care Services
An introductory session in the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System is followed by private sessions, where couples learn to interpret the natural changes of a woman's body to avoid or achieve pregnancy.  Fertility Care Services is located at 11700 Studt Ave., Suite C, in Creve Coeur. For more information, call 314-991-0327.

Chemical Dependency/Psychiatric Services
Behavioral Health at St. John's Mercy offers a wide range of services for individuals experiencing psychiatric, alcohol and drug abuse problems. Outpatient and inpatient services are available for adults, adolescents and children. Outpatient services are provided at St. John's Mercy Behavioral Health-Edgewood, 970 Executive Parkway, in Creve Coeur. To schedule a confidential assessment, call St. John's Mercy Intake Department's 24-hour help line at 314-251-6565. Patients will receive an additional copy of patient rights and responsibilities specific to Behavioral Health Services upon admission.

Community Nutrition Services
The Community Nutrition Services Office is located at 12680 Olive Street Road, Suite 10.  Registered and licensed dietitians offer clinical counseling for diabetes management,  weight management, heart-healthy nutrition, sports nutrition, gestational diabetes management, preconception and prenatal nutrition, infant, pediatric and adolescent nutrition, geriatric nutrition, eating disorders, nutrition management related to cancer therapy, HIV therapy, renal disease, and food allergies and sensitivities. To make an appointment or for more information, call 314-251-8885.

Heart Hospital
The new nine-level, 340,000-square-foot Heart Hospital features:

• 96 private patient rooms with accommodations for family members
• Nine diagnostic and procedure laboratories:
  • Four interventional catheterization laboratories
  • Two diagnostic catheterization laboratories
  • Two electrophysiology laboratories
  • One peripheral vascular laboratory
• Five operating rooms
• On-site physician offices
• Integrated emergency department facilities
• Chest pain evaluation unit, accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers
• Specialized, process-focused nursing care
• Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular diagnostic services
• Customized, evidence-based care pathways
• Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation services
• Educational resources, wellness programs and nutritional services
• Clinical trials

The Heart Hospital also houses a new Emergency department, part of St. Louis County’s only Level I trauma center, adult emergency services and a new Pediatric Emergency department.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidimensional program for patients with pulmonary or cardiovascular disease. Staff members including registered nurses, respiratory therapists and exercise physiologists offer education and exercise counseling and evaluation. The purpose is to aid the individual's medical treatment and to affect long-term, positive changes in behavior and lifestyle. The ultimate goal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is for the individual to achieve and maintain his or her optimum physical and emotional health. Ideally, this process begins while the patient is in the hospital and continues into an outpatient program. For information on the inpatient program, call 314-251-6377. For information on outpatient programs, call 314-432-7871.

Rehabilitation Services
St. John's Mercy offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people following a disabling injury or condition. St. John's Mercy Rehabilitation Center provides inpatient treatment for individuals with strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and a variety of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. St. John's Mercy Sports and Therapy provides a broad spectrum of outpatient services. Our highly trained staff offers comprehensive consultation, evaluation, testing and individualized therapy for many conditions and injuries. Our team works closely with physicians to provide a rehabilitation program to fit an individual's needs. St. John's Mercy Sports and Therapy provides the care essential in achieving maximal recovery. For information related to St. John's Mercy Rehabilitation Center, call 314-251-6482. For St. John's Mercy Sports and Therapy, call 314-432-6040. In the summer of 2007, St. John's Mercy Rehabilitation Center will open in Chesterfield. It will house all rehabilitation services and the main clinic for Sports and Therapy.

St. John's Mercy Center for New Health Options
The St. John's Mercy Center for New Health Options (CNHO), 1176 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, offers a range of holistic health services, treatment for chronic pain, and advanced imaging technology. Offering many services under a single roof provides patients with ease of access and a "one-stop shopping" health care option.

The CNHO's holistic health services include acupuncture, auriculotherapy (for smoking cessation), chiropractic services, massage therapy, music therapy, nutritional counseling, physical therapy and wellness classes. Pilates, yoga, tai chi and massage classes are offered throughout the week.
Imaging services available at the CNHO include ultrasound, bone density, mammography, CT and MRI. The CNHO is one of the few facilities in St. Louis offering cardiac scoring, a newly developed, non-invasive test for measuring coronary artery calcium content. This exam aids in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

The Center for New Health Options also provides holistic support programs for cancer patients at the David C. Pratt Cancer Center at St. John's Mercy Medical Center.  These services include acupuncture, lymphedema, massage therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, urinary incontinence services and wellness classes.

For more information about the St. John's Mercy Center for New Health Options, or to schedule an appointment, call 636-207-2200.

Urgent Care Centers
St. John's Mercy has two Urgent Care Centers in St. Peters and O'Fallon, MO. These Urgent Care Centers provide prompt medical treatment if you do not have a physician or if your illness or injury cannot wait until you can see your physician. Professionals associated with St. John's Mercy staff the center. St. John's Mercy Urgent Care Centers are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and limited hours on the holidays. The centers have on-site X-ray and lab facilities to aid in making prompt diagnoses. St. John's Mercy Urgent Care Centers are located at 107 Piper Hill Drive in St. Peters, 636-477-8757; and at 300 Winding Woods Drive in O'Fallon, MO, 636-379-4329.

Hyperbaric and Wound Treatment Center
St. John's Mercy Hyperbaric and Wound Treatment Center, located at 11700 Studt Avenue in Creve Coeur, offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment for chronic wounds in an outpatient setting. Our experienced surgeons and nursing staff have a singular focus - healing your wound. They specialize in treating difficult wounds that have not responded to traditional treatments. For information, call 314-989-1181, or visit the Wound Center’s Web site at www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/hyperbaric/ default.asp.

Foot Clinic
The Diabetic Foot Clinic provides comprehensive foot care for all diabetics including nail trimming, corn and callous reduction, management of foot ulcers, and prevention of common diabetic foot disorders. For more information, call 314-989-1181 or visit the Foot Clinic’s Web site at www.stjohnsmercy.org/ services/hyperbaric/footclinic.asp.

Child Development Center
The St. John's Mercy Child Development Center in Creve Coeur provides multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment programs for infants and children with neurologic and developmental delays, as well as orthopedic conditions. Services include outpatient occupational, physical and speech therapy, early childhood special education, psychological services and autism intervention services. For information, call 314-872-3345.