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Important Information for our Patients and the Community

Updated: 06/23/08 3:30 p.m.

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CANCELLED: All classes, tours and events scheduled at Mercy Medical Center will be cancelled through June 29, 2008 as we focus on our flood recovery efforts. Classes and events scheduled at the Mercy Plaza will continue as scheduled.
POSTPONED: The Public Educational Forum to kick-off the Especially for Me Cancer Survivor Wellness Program on June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mercy Health Plaza Fitness Center, 5264 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, has been postponed. A new date for the kick-off will be announced at a later time.
CANCELLED: The Hospice memorial service scheduled for 6/24/08 at 7:00 p.m. in Hallagan has been cancelled.
MercyCare Psychiatry is able to offer urgent psychiatric evaluation for those in crisis. We are temporarily located at MercyCare Johnson Ave. Please call the clinic phone number at 319-369-4777.
Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital and Surgery Center Cedar Rapids are working together to continue serving the community’s surgical needs. Physician offices are contacting patients directly regarding scheduled procedures and working to accommodate all surgical needs. If you have an immediate need, please contact your surgeon’s office.
MercyCare Community Physicians (MCCP), the physician-group affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, is offering tetanus vaccinations to those at risk. Click here for more information.
MercyCare Community Physicians (MCCP), the physician-group affiliated with Mercy Medical Center , is offering free tetanus vaccinations, while supply is available, at its two urgent care clinics. Click here for more information.
Click here for temporary physician locations.

Your support is appreciated.

More than 130 Mercy employees were personally affected by the recent flood disaster. To show our support, the Mercy Foundation has established an "Employee Flood Relief Fund." This fund is intended to help with immediate assistance as well as long-term needs as employees begin to rebuild and recover from the 2008 Midwest flood crisis.

Do you have an inspiring story to tell about how Mercy has come to the aid of our hospital and community or how Mercy employees have been directly affected by the flood waters? Click here to share your story.

Important Flood-Related Links

United Way 2-1-1. When you call 2-1-1 you can receive information on flood related assistance, including road closings, evacuation and shelter information.

City of Cedar Rapids 24-hour non-emergency help line: (319) 286-5770.

Road Conditions

Weather Updates: KCRG KGAN KWWL

FEMA Flood Safety information

American Red Cross - Local Chapter

Current River Level at Cedar Rapids

River Level Forecast at Cedar Rapids

Gas Safety Tips from Midamerican Energy

Flood Safety tips from Alliant Energy

Carbon Monoxide Safety

After the Flood: Coping Tips

Taking Charge of Stress

Flood Health Information

AS OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 4 RECOVERY RESOURCE CENTERS HAVE BEEN SET UP IN CEDAR RAPIDS. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED; ANYONE CAN ACCESS THEM; THERE ARE COMPUTERS TO USE, FORMS AVAILABLE TO APPLY FOR MANY SERVICES, AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS AVAILABLE.

THE LOCATIONS ARE:

1. THE UNITED WAY BUILDING ON 5TH AVE S.E.

2. ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL

3. WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

4. ECHO HILLS AT 1700 'B' AVE S.E.

THE CENTERS ARE OPEN FROM 10 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

Media Inquiries

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Mercy's media relations can also assist with questions about news releases, arrange on-site logistics for visiting news crews and provide background information on the hospital, administration and medical staff.

Contact our Media Hotline at 319-221-8640 or email us.