ER wait times becoming a concern at Springfield's Mercy Hospital

Emergency room wait times at hospitals in Springfield including Mercy and CoxHealth are longer than normal. According to Craig McCoy, President of Mercy Hospital, the longer wait time is due to more patients seeking care during the summer, a recent substantial COVID-19 spike, staffing shortages, and not enough open beds. “We see in our ER volume go up and on average it is about 30 to 35 visits a day and over the last couple of weeks,” said McCoy.