On any given day, the nurses, doctors, and staff of Mercy Hospital are faced with decisions that will have lasting effects on the lives of their patients. The stories of Mercy come from real life nursing -- and the issues explored in the show reflect a spectrum of contemporary health issues.

To help the public better understand the implications and intricacies of the show's themes, this outreach page has been created with the assistance of the Hollywood Health and Society group at the University of Southern California's Annenberg Norman Lear Center. You will find links leading to external pages providing information on topics discussed and related to each week's episode.

• Episode 103: Hope You're
  Good, Smiley Face «
• Episode 104: Pulling
  the Goalie
• Episode 105: You Lost Me
  with the Cinderblock »
• Veronica takes an interest in a homeless veteran, causing a clash with Dr. Harris. Sonia and Valentino are on the rocks because of Sonia's unpaid traffic tickets. Chloe makes her move on Dr. Sands.

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  Blast Injuries

  Info on the effects of bomb- and blast-related injuries. More Info »
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  Hepatitis C

  Read about the effects and causes of Hepatitis C, from the Centers for Disease Control. More Info »
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  Homeless Health Concerns

  The National Institutes of Health's references and resources for homeless-related health issues. More Info »
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  Homeless Veterans

  The Veterans' Administration website for homelessness amongst veterans. More Info »
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  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  Learn more about the prolonged effects of traumatic stress. More Info »
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  Skin Grafts

  All about skin grafts--how they're performed and the prognosis for recovery. More Info »

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