WHAT: An opportunity for the community to ask Mercy and CoxHealth leaders about their announcement to expand children’s services for the region.

WHERE: Jarrett Middle School, 906 W. Portland St., Springfield, Missouri

WHEN: Dec. 13, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

BACKGROUND: CoxHealth and Mercy announced in November that they are collaborating to enhance pediatric services in Springfield and the surrounding region. As part of this project, the two hospitals have started a request for proposal (RFP) in hopes of finding a third party that can expand pediatric care. As the RFP is underway, Mercy and CoxHealth are hosting a public listening session to hear from the community and answer questions related to the project.

Mercy Springfield Communities President David Argueta and CoxHealth President and CEO Max Buetow will join a panel of health care experts and community leaders in answering questions about the project.

While this event is geared to the public, media is welcome to attend.

The joint Facebook event is here: https://fb.me/e/h6PiWjF6x

No registration or RSVP is required, and the public can submit questions beforehand at this link: https://fb.me/e/h6PiWjF6x