Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes

Paducah, KY

COMPASSIONATE CARE
FOR WESTERN KENTUCKY
AND BEYOND.

Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

As a supporter of Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes, you offer the gift of good health for those living in more than 16 counties across western Kentucky, southern Illinois, northwest Tennessee and southeast Missouri. Donors like you help enhance the quality medical care Mercy Health provides and build healthier communities for everyone, including our poor and under-served neighbors.

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Make Your Gift Go Twice as Far

Matching funds will double your holiday gift. You can help your neighbors, friends, loved ones... and YOU. Your gift will have twice the impact on life-saving health care at Mercy Health thanks to the Mission Partners Matching Fund. Only available until December 31st or until we reach the $10,000 goal!

Your Impact

Your Support in Action

Thanks to our Foundation's generous donors, Mercy Health continues to expand and improve life-saving services to meet the evolving needs of residents across western Kentucky and beyond. Learn how Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes donors ensure you and your loved ones get big city medical care, right here close to home.

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Rickey Joe’s Story

Rickey Joe's father spent five years in hospice and home health care before passing. He says Mercy Health made that time special, so now, he gives back.

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Meet Art Collins

Art and his wife believe in giving back. They want their community to have the best health care. So they made a planned gift to the Foundation by using a Qualified Charitable Distribution from Art's IRA.

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Meet Andraka Royster

By supporting neonatal services at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, you helped Andraka stay close to family at a critical time—when she gave birth to 35-week-old Zhamonte.

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Stepheny Glover’s Story

After a crucial mammogram, single mom, Stepheny, was diagnosed with cancer. Donors like you are ensuring she has the support she needs to win the fight.

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Meet Anita Williams

Anita has worked with children for most of her life. And she's inspired to give to Camp Robin, in part due to her own experiences with grief.

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John Montville’s Story

Executive director of oncology services at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, John, prefers to be a recurring donor because the needs of his community are recurring, too.

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Meet Connie Schneider

Mercy Health - Hospice was a comfort to Connie during her husband's final days. She's grateful for donors who support hospice care in her community.

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John Howard’s Story

Donors like you greatly improved John’s quality of life. Your gifts made it possible to get him updated compression gear for his painful lymphedema.

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Meet Kurt & Staci

Kurt and Staci Averill are lifelong Paducah residents. They support Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital because they know how important it is to their community.

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Robert Doering’s Story

Thanks to you, the Caring for Our Own Fund helps associates in crisis. Robert has seen its vital impact firsthand.

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Caroline Korte’s Story

Caroline lost her mom, dad and sister to cancer. A local hospice team helped care for all of them, so now she gives to Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center as thanks.

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Whitney Denson’s Story

Whitney tested COVID positive the day before her C-Section. She couldn't hold her newborn. Thanks to you, a Giraffe Warmer filled the gap.

News

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Mercy Health Lourdes receives grant for monitor that improves pregnancy outcomes

The grant funded a portable fetal monitor, a critical tool for assessing pregnant patients—especially during medical emergencies.

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