For Immediate Release

Mercy Welcomes New Family Nurse Practitioner

Edmond — Courtney Weaver Hammond, ARNP, MSN, a family nurse practitioner, is the newest member to join the team at Mercy Health Edmond Westbrook.

“From a very early age, I realized health care was my calling and passion,” said Hammond. “I want to ensure that every patient receives not only quality care, but care that attends to their personal values and needs. Every patient has their own unique set of needs and I strive to meet them. I also aim to keep my patients up-to-date on the latest research. It’s a blessing and privilege to serve patients and their families.” Hammond received her bachelor’s from The University of Oklahoma and a master’s of science in nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Hammond has served in many roles at both Mercy Health Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital including a pediatric post anesthesia care unit critical care registered nurse, charge nurse and an intensive care unit nurse.

Mercy Health Edmond Westbrook is located at 1208 W. 15th Street in Edmond. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call (405) 340-8893.

Press release dated: September  9, 2009

Mercy Health Center, the first Magnet hospital in Oklahoma, is a member of Mercy Health System of Oklahoma and the Sisters of Mercy Health System. Magnet-designated facilities: report higher patient satisfaction rates, deliver better patient outcomes, provide more nursing care at the bedside of patients and consistently outperform non-magnet organizations.