Dana Mercer – CEO & Founder

Hello and welcome! As a Doctor, Educator, Business Owner and Mother, I am a seasoned professional with a unique blend of experiences that have shaped my journey in the realms of medicine, education, and entrepreneurship.

I’ve dedicated my career to advancing healthcare and education. 

Having given presentations at conferences at Walter Reed Medical Center, numerous cities across the US, and internationally at Shanghai University, Beijing, and Havana, I’ve had the privilege of sharing research and insights with professionals worldwide and I understand the importance of affordable medical preparedness. It is this mindset that led me to be the founder and co-owner at ReadyMed Healthcare LLC, with our affordable ReadyMed Packs.

At ReadyMed Healthcare, we’re on a mission to empower parents, caregivers, families, and individuals to navigate the unpredictable nature of life. Partnering with US board-certified physicians and US pharmacies, we provide resources and education to ensure everyone is medically prepared for a multitude of emergency situations. Whether you’re traveling, sending a child to college, dealing with extreme weather, facing global pandemics, preparing for study abroad, extended travel, or just navigating the uncertainties of life, ReadyMed Healthcare is here for you with our ReadyMed Packs. My passion lies in educating and equipping individuals to face unexpected medical challenges confidently. 

Join us on this journey to be medically prepared for whatever life throws your way. 

Here’s to health, preparedness, and a future-ready for anything!

When Life Happens, Be Ready!


Takir Haider – CFO & Co-Founder 

Takir is honored to serve as the CFO &Co-Founder of ReadyMed Healthcare LLC, by empowering groundbreaking initiatives with ReadyMed Packs, ensuring unparalleled medical prescription preparedness for all.

As a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and member of the St. Louis community, this connection fuels his passion for health care and medical readiness of every individual.

His credentials are fortified by his robust professional background as the CEO of a clinical laboratory. His journey in health care has been driven by a resolute commitment to the well-being of all individuals and a focus on crafting pharmaceutical solutions that resonate with the evolving needs of his community.

His leadership skills and deep understanding of the importance of medical readiness and education to bring his goals to fruition. His commitment to high-quality health care is not only a professional pursuit but a personal mission inspired by the importance of ensuring that every person, regardless of background or circumstances, is equipped with the necessary tools for medical preparedness.

With his vast experience and management expertise, he understands the need to align healthcare narratives closely with the transformative work at ReadyMed Healthcare and ReadyMed Packs His commitment to family, and community, and deep understanding of healthcare care drives his mission of medical preparedness for all.


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Rubina Haider – COO & Co-Owner

Rubina is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with more than 20 years in healthcare leadership, program development and business operations. As COO of ReadyMed Healthcare, she is passionate about implementing healthcare models that improve patient access to care and empowering individuals to obtain healthcare in today’s complex health system.

Rubina is also the COO of a multi-state operational diagnostics laboratory, where she is responsible for day-to-day diagnostics and clinical operations. She collaborates with department chairs and physicians to implement strategic initiatives that improve patient care accessibility.

Rubina is actively involved in developing various non-profit organizations in Texas and Florida and has served as a national consultant for implementing diagnostic services and testing during the pandemic. Her leadership has expanded access to essential medical services nationwide.

Rubina has worked closely with organizations like CAP, CLIA and COLA and has provided individuals with access to care, along with her current role as a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). As a healthcare leader, mother and co-owner of ReadyMed
Healthcare, Rubina’s experience and expertise assists all individuals to take charge of their own health, especially when options are limited. At ReadyMed Healthcare, her insight provides every individual to be prepared for the unexpected!


Dr. James Toombs, MD – Medical Director

Dr. James Toombs, MD, joins ReadyMed Healthcare as the Medical Director, bringing decades of healthcare experience to our team. Dr. Toombs completed his undergraduate studies at Southeast Missouri State University, followed by post-baccalaureate work at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, subsequently practicing in various medical settings across the state. His distinguished career includes numerous awards such as Medical Staff Member of the Year from the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital and the Resident Teacher Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Dr. Toombs is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.

Parallel to his medical career, Dr. Toombs served nearly 37 years in the military. He joined the USMC Reserves in 1979 and retired as a Colonel from the Missouri National Guard in 2016. He deployed for Desert Storm as a UH-60 pilot and later served as a Field Surgeon during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, 2006, and 2009. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal.

Dr. Toombs’s military service has taken him across the globe, from the jungles of Central America to the deserts of Southeast Asia. Domestically, he has provided critical medical support during national emergencies such as Hurricane Katrina. An avid hiker and camper, Dr. Toombs enjoys exploring the Colorado Trail and the state’s numerous 14,000-foot peaks.

In his role at ReadyMed Healthcare, Dr. Toombs will leverage his extensive medical and military experience, ensuring safety and health no matter where traveler’s journies take them.