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The Time is Now
Cancer is the state’s leading cause of death; 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer in a year. Each day for the next 19 years, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65. Read more.
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Taking Healthy Steps
A registered nurse, Lynda Caspers knew preventive healthcare was important. But that didn’t mean she always put her knowledge into practice. Read more.
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0 Medication Errors
The Hall-Perrine Cancer Center is the first and only cancer center in the U.S. to compound and dispense ready-to- administer IV chemotherapy medications with a new robotic system. Read more.
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A+ for Attitude
Due to a strong family history of heart disease, Christine Kircher exercised six times a week, ate healthy foods, rarely drank alcoholic beverages and had a yearly Heart2Heart screening at Mercy Medical Center. Read more.
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One Patient. One Record.
It’s a journey of Epic proportions and it’s happening in the Corridor, the state and at the national level. Read more.
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Together We Care
Part of the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center’s
holistic approach to cancer care involves
providing services for every person touched by a cancer diagnosis – including children who have a loved one with cancer. Read more.
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A Shining Star
Frank Benesh was larger than life. He had a deep laugh and resonating voice, but most of all, he had an enormous heart that reverberated with compassion for others – particularly for those with cancer and their families. Read more.
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Tricks to Better Health
There is no magic formula to prevent cancer. But there are some food choices and lifestyle habits that can make a positive difference in your health. Read more.
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Meet Dee Eadie
Dee Eadie joined Mercy Medical Center
as the executive director of Hall-Perrine
Cancer Center in December 2011. Read more.
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Precise Imaging Increases Accuracy
The latest technology for detecting, preventing and treating cancer is one of the trademarks of a world-class cancer center like the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center. Read more.
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New Rehab Therapy Rolled Out
Most people take for granted the ability to easily raise their arms over their head. But Sandy Likes has a new appreciation for that simple act. Read more.
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A Legacy of Leading Cancer Treatment
Mercy's Hall Radiation Center was renovated this year as part of its integration into the new, state-of-the-art cancer center. Read more.
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Rooted in Patient-Centered Care
The interior of Hall-Perrine Cancer Center reflects the heart of the center and Mercy’s commitment to Planetree, a national organization dedicated to improving the patient experience through dignity, compassion and humanity. Read more.
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Simon Says: Get a Colonscopy
Thomas Simon, 65, takes what he calls a “scholarly approach to life.” So, when Tod Walker, PA-C, MercyCare Mount Vernon, recommended a colonscopy, Thomas researched the colon cancer screening procedure from his computer. Read more.
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Please Join Us
Ringing in Hope: Mercy Medical Center’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Community Grand Opening Celebration & Dedication. Read more.
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