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Mercy Ministries of Laredo

Mercy Ministries of Laredo

Laredo, TX
Tax ID20-0198462

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,193,627

Expenses

$3,442,120

Website

mercy.net

Mission

AS THE SISTERS OF MERCY BEFORE US, WE BRING TO LIFE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS THROUGH OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

About

MERCY MINISTRIES OF LAREDO PROVIDES INTEGRATED PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND UNINSURED FAMILIES OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT MERCY CLINIC LOCATED AT 2500 ZACATECAS STREET AND AT FOURTEEN OUTREACH SITES THROUGHOUT WEBB COUNTY VIA A MEDICAL MOBILE CLINIC. MERCY MOBILE CLINIC DELIVERS SERVICES TO COLONIAS (UNINCORPORATED AREAS), INNER CITY AND OUTLYING AREAS WHERE MEDICAL HELP IS INACCESSIBLE. THE MAIN PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, ADULT DENTAL SERVICES AND MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A TOTAL OF 2,596 UNDUPLICATED PATIENTS WERE SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2018. PRIMARY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE: THE PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS, WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. THE PRACTITIONERS HAD OVER 7,214 MEDICAL ENCOUNTERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PREVENTION AND EDUCATION. IT INCLUDES ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND WELLNESS EXAMS WITH SCREENINGS FOR DIABETES, HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES SCREENINGS FOR BREAST, CERVICAL, COLON AND PROSTATE CANCER. THERE WERE 1,397 CANCER SCREENING TESTS PERFORMED IN FISCAL YEAR 2018. ELEVEN PATIENTS WERE DIAGNOSED DURING THE YEAR WITH SOME FORM OF CANCER AND WERE REFERRED TO SPECIALISTS FOR TREATMENT. MERCY CLINIC COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL ONCOLOGISTS AND DIAGNOSTICIANS TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH EXPENSES FOR TREATMENT. ALL CASES ARE FOLLOWED BY CASE MANAGERS. CASE MANAGERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAM. MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONERS REFER PATIENTS TO PHYSICIANS AND/OR SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS WHEN NECESSARY. THE CASE MANAGERS GUIDE PATIENTS THROUGH THE MEDICAL SYSTEM AND MAKE ALL SPECIALTY AND FOLLOW UP REFERRALS. OVER 772 PATIENTS WERE REFERRED TO MEDICAL SPECIALISTS FOR CARE. SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS HAD OVER 8,504 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018. DIABETIC AND PRE-DIABETIC PATIENTS ARE MONITORED CLOSELY BY THE CLINIC. EDUCATION, COUNSELING, NUTRITION AND EXERCISE CLASSES ARE PROVIDED IN AN EFFORT TO AID PATIENTS CONTROL THEIR DISEASE. A TOTAL OF 423 UNDUPLICATED DIABETIC PATIENTS WERE SEEN THROUGH THE PROGRAM. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAM TO AID PATIENTS WITH BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND CONTROL OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. THERE WERE 661 COUNSELING ENCOUNTERS DURING THE YEAR.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “As the sisters of mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “As the sisters of mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
  • The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 2500 Zacatecas St, Laredo, TX, 78046.
  • The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 0 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$1,248,493.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $2,443,112 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $161,986 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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