https://www.mercycare.org This feed is for the news items in VitalSite 5 en ©2008 Geonetric noreplydev@geonetric.com noreplydev@geonetric.com https://www.mercycare.org/imgs/admin/mini_logo.gif https://www.mercycare.org https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-auxiliary-to-host-bloomin-brunch-celebration-highlighting-/ The Mercy Auxiliary will celebrate its ongoing service and support of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, and unveil the projects it has funded in 2026. Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-auxiliary-to-host-bloomin-brunch-celebration-highlighting-/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-receives-grant-from-variety--the-childrens-charity/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has received a grant totaling $18,185 from Variety – the Children’s Charity to support newborn care at Mercy’s Birthplace & NICU. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-receives-grant-from-variety--the-childrens-charity/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-earns-blue-distinction-center-designation-for-bariatric-su/ Mercy Cedar Rapids has received a Blue Distinction® Center+ (BDC+) designation for Bariatric Surgery by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-earns-blue-distinction-center-designation-for-bariatric-su/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-announces-interim-leadership-transition/ Greg DeWolf has assumed the role of interim president and CEO at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, following the retirement of Dr. Timothy Quinn on April 3. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-announces-interim-leadership-transition/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar-on-april-16/ The Mercy Auxiliary's annual Spring Bazaar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 16 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar-on-april-16/ https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/mercy-announces-new-senior-director-of-dewolf-family-innovation-/ Mercy is pleased to announce that Kelly Hawthorne, PT, PhD, will join The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia as senior director. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/mercy-announces-new-senior-director-of-dewolf-family-innovation-/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/registration-opens-for-2026-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ Registration for the 36th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer opens April 1 at www.especiallyforyourace.org. This year’s race will take place on Oct. 4. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/registration-opens-for-2026-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mayo-clinic-dementia-expert-to-lead-free-community-conversation-/ Dementia expert to lead free community conversation on Alzheimer’s disease from on March 9, 2026, at the DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia in Cedar Rapids, IA. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mayo-clinic-dementia-expert-to-lead-free-community-conversation-/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-introduces-advanced-holep-procedure-to-treat-enlarged-pros/ Mercy in Cedar Rapids, IA, offers Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), an advanced, minimally invasive surgical option for men with BPH or enlarged prostate. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-introduces-advanced-holep-procedure-to-treat-enlarged-pros/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/colorectal-cancer-now-leading-cause-of-cancer-deaths-in-younger-/ Mercy gastroenterologists in Cedar Rapids, IA, urge screenings for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/colorectal-cancer-now-leading-cause-of-cancer-deaths-in-younger-/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-welcomes-new-chief-financial-officer/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Malas, MBA, CPA, as its new executive vice president & chief financial officer. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/mercy-welcomes-new-chief-financial-officer/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/dr-timothy-quinn-announces-retirement-as-president--ceo-at-mercy/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, announced that Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire from his role as president and CEO of Mercy Cedar Rapids on April 3, 2026. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2026/dr-timothy-quinn-announces-retirement-as-president--ceo-at-mercy/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-medical-center-offers-focal-point-therapy-for-prostate-can/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, announces a new, non-invasive treatment option for men with localized prostate cancer. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-medical-center-offers-focal-point-therapy-for-prostate-can/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-birthplace--nicu-announces-2025s-most-popular-baby-names/ Mercy Medical Center’s Birthplace in Cedar Rapids, IA, announces the most popular names for newborn girls and boys who entered the world in 2025. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-birthplace--nicu-announces-2025s-most-popular-baby-names/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-achieves-dementia-friendly-designation/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has officially been designated as a Dementia Friendly Organization by Dementia Friendly Iowa, making Mercy the largest healthcare organization in the state to receive this recognition. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-achieves-dementia-friendly-designation/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-offers-inspire-v-implant-procedure/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has adopted the Inspire V™ System, the newest version of Inspire® therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-offers-inspire-v-implant-procedure/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ The Mercy Medical Center Foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA, announces that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial donations in observance of Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-community-partners-offer-free-health-insura/ Mercy Medical Center and partners in Cedar Rapids, IA, offer opportunities for free assistance for those who need help enrolling in health insurance through the Marketplace. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-medical-center-community-partners-offer-free-health-insura/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/dementia-support-with-guide-free-information-session-for-caregiv/ The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy invites those caring for someone with dementia to a free informational session about the new GUIDE program. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/dementia-support-with-guide-free-information-session-for-caregiv/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-among-americas-50-best-hospitals-for-outpatie/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, was named one of Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence & Outpatient Joint Replacement. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-among-americas-50-best-hospitals-for-outpatie/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2025-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ The Mercy Auxiliary’s 13th annual Mistletoe Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2025-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-names-new-chief-medical-officer/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-names-new-chief-medical-officer/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-forbes-2025-list-of-americas-best-in/ Mercy Cedar Rapids has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025, earning a spot in the Top 10 for Iowa. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-forbes-2025-list-of-americas-best-in/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-marks-heart-surgery-milestone/ Mercy Medical Center is proud to announce that its cardiac surgery team, led by Dr. C.C. Lee, completed its 1,000th open heart surgery at Mercy. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-marks-heart-surgery-milestone/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-brings-cutting-edge-breast-imaging-technology-to-cedar-rap/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, introduces contrast-enhanced mammography, breast imaging technology that enhances diagnostic accuracy and improves early detection of breast cancer. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-brings-cutting-edge-breast-imaging-technology-to-cedar-rap/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16682/ A record-setting 16,682 people registered for the 35th annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer, which took place this morning at Mercy Medical Center. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16682/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-35th-year/ The 35th annual Especially for You® (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer is almost here! More than 15,600 individuals and 585 teams have registered for the Sunday, Oct. 5, race. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-35th-year/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/join-mercy--alliant-energy-to-light-the-night-pink-for-breast-ca/ Mercy Medical Center and Alliant Energy invite the community to help “light the night pink” on Thurs., Oct. 2, in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/join-mercy--alliant-energy-to-light-the-night-pink-for-breast-ca/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-partners-with-des-moines-based-medical-center-anesthesiolo/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has partnered with Medical Center Anesthesiologists, an established and well-regarded anesthesiology practice based in Des Moines, to provide anesthesiology services at Mercy as it continues its transition to a full-employment anesthesia staffing model. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-partners-with-des-moines-based-medical-center-anesthesiolo/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-home-care-receives-national-recognition-for-outstanding-pa/ Mercy Home Care in Cedar Rapids, IA, has received the 2024 SHPBest™ “Premier Performer” Award, placing it among the top 5% of 3,200+ home health agencies in the U.S. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-home-care-receives-national-recognition-for-outstanding-pa/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-advanced-stro/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award with the additional recognition of Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-advanced-stro/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ Sister organizations Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center are continuing the tradition of spreading mercy in our community. Circle the City With Mercy is a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization working toward a common cause. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-announces-grand-opening-of-renovated-gift-shop--mercy-flow/ Mercy Medical Center is pleased to invite the community to celebrate the grand reopening of Mercy Flowers & Gifts, the hospital’s newly renovated and expanded gift shop. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-announces-grand-opening-of-renovated-gift-shop--mercy-flow/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/hall-perrine-cancer-center-teams-up-with-cedar-rapids-kernels-to/ Mercy Urology Clinic & Hall-Perrine Cancer Center are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to honor prostate cancer survivors and raise awareness about the disease. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/hall-perrine-cancer-center-teams-up-with-cedar-rapids-kernels-to/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/upcoming-iowa-pbs-programs-spotlight-local-caregivers/ Mercy Medical Center's Kathy Good and local caregivers will be among those featured in two upcoming programs on Iowa PBS. Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/upcoming-iowa-pbs-programs-spotlight-local-caregivers/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-names-physician-leaders-of-new-anesthesia-services/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has hired two anesthesiologists who will assume leadership roles over Mercy’s new anesthesia program. Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-names-physician-leaders-of-new-anesthesia-services/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/spokes-of-hope-bike-ride-supports-cancer-patients-through-hall-p/ Cyclists of all levels are invited to join the Spokes of Hope bike ride on Sat., May 31, in support of the Mercy’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Hope Fund. Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/spokes-of-hope-bike-ride-supports-cancer-patients-through-hall-p/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-achieves-pori-center-of-excellence-in-oncology-rehabilitat/ Mercy Rehabilitation Services in Cedar Rapids, IA, has received the PORi Center of Excellence in Oncology Rehabilitation designation, recognizing exemplary cancer rehabilitation. Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercy-achieves-pori-center-of-excellence-in-oncology-rehabilitat/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-endoscopy-unit-earns-national-recognition-for-quality-and-/ The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-endoscopy-unit-earns-national-recognition-for-quality-and-/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/lydia-brown-named-president-of-mercy-medical-center-foundation/ Lydia Brown has been named president of the Mercy Medical Center Foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA, effective mid-June. She will succeed Lorrie Erusha in the role. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/lydia-brown-named-president-of-mercy-medical-center-foundation/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar/ The Mercy Auxiliary's annual Spring Bazaar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17, at Mercy Medical Center. This event is free and open to the public. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/join-mercy-medical-center-for-advance-directive-awareness-day/ Mercy Medical Center invites the community to participate in an informative event on advance directives in observance of National Advance Directive Day. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/join-mercy-medical-center-for-advance-directive-awareness-day/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-partners-with-cedar-valley-habitat-for-humanity-to-celebra/ Mercy Medical Center is pleased to announce a special employee service project in partnership with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) as part of Mercy’s 125th-anniversary celebration. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-partners-with-cedar-valley-habitat-for-humanity-to-celebra/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/registration-opens-for-2025-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/registration-opens-for-2025-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-general-surgeon-marks-robotic-surgery-milestone/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-general-surgeon-marks-robotic-surgery-milestone/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/putt-for-a-purpose-at-the-especially-for-you-mini-golf-fundraise/ Join Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, for the Especially for You® Putt for a Purpose indoor mini golf fundraiser, on Sat., April 5, 2025. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/putt-for-a-purpose-at-the-especially-for-you-mini-golf-fundraise/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-nurses-named-among-great-iowa-nurses-for-2025/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is pleased to announce that five of its nurses were selected among the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-cedar-rapids-nurses-named-among-great-iowa-nurses-for-2025/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-completes-renovation-of-downtown-emergency-room-waiting-ar/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to announce the completion of renovations to its downtown Emergency Room waiting area. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercy-completes-renovation-of-downtown-emergency-room-waiting-ar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/president-of-mercy-medical-center-foundation-announces-retiremen/ The Mercy Medical Center Foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA, announces the upcoming retirement of its president, Lorrie Erusha Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/president-of-mercy-medical-center-foundation-announces-retiremen/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercys-kathy-good-recognized-with--2024-worldmaker-community-wea/ Kathy Good – senior director of The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia and the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, IA – has been named a 2024 Worldmaker Honoree. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2025/mercys-kathy-good-recognized-with--2024-worldmaker-community-wea/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-us-news--world-reports--2025-best-ho/ U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids as a High-Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in its 2025 rankings. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-us-news--world-reports--2025-best-ho/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/holiday-magic-brings-cheer-to-hall-perrine-cancer-center-patient/ Mercy Medical Center’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, invites patients currently undergoing cancer treatment to a festive evening. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/holiday-magic-brings-cheer-to-hall-perrine-cancer-center-patient/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ The Mercy Medical Center Foundation in Cedar Rapids announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank would be matching financial donations in observance of Giving Tuesday. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/forum-for-veterans-and-caregivers-to-be-held-at-dewolf-innovatio/ The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, in collaboration with the Worldmaker Resilience Institute, will host a forum for veterans, caregivers and service providers. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/forum-for-veterans-and-caregivers-to-be-held-at-dewolf-innovatio/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2024-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ Make your way to Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, in Cedar Rapids, IA, on Thurs., Nov. 14, for the Mercy Auxiliary’s 12th annual Mistletoe Market. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2024-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-to-rededicate-watts-medical-library-following/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to share that it will rededicate its newly renovated Watts Medical Library, which now incorporates the new Caregivers Center at Mercy. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-to-rededicate-watts-medical-library-following/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-earns-highest-recognition-in-state-for-digita/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is Iowa’s only hospital to earn a Level 9 award for use of healthcare technology. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-earns-highest-recognition-in-state-for-digita/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercys-new-freestanding-marion-er-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-and-ope/ Mercy will celebrate its new ER in Marion, IA, with a ribbon-cutting, as well as a community open house, in November. The facility will open for patient care on Dec. 2 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercys-new-freestanding-marion-er-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-and-ope/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-once-again-earns-prestigious-accreditation-fo/ Mercy Cedar Rapids is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Mercy is the only program in Cedar Rapids to achieve this accreditation. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-once-again-earns-prestigious-accreditation-fo/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-introduces-online-food-ordering--delivery-service-to-surge/ Mercy Medical Center's Baggot St. Bistro now offers online food ordering and delivery directly to Mercy’s Surgery waiting room, located on the hospital’s second floor. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-introduces-online-food-ordering--delivery-service-to-surge/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16600/ A record-setting 16,679 people registered for the 34th annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer, which took place this morning at Mercy Medical Center. Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16600/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-34th-year/ More than 15,900 individuals and 587 teams have registered for the 34th annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer on Oct. 6 race. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-34th-year/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy--alliant-energy-light-the-night-pink-for-breast-cancer-awa/ Join Mercy Medical Center and Alliant Energy as we illuminate the night in pink to kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, October 3. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy--alliant-energy-light-the-night-pink-for-breast-cancer-awa/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-is-first-hospital-in-area-to-invest-in-softwa/ Mercy Women’s Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has adopted Volpara® Risk Pathways™, an advanced tool designed to simplify risk assessment for breast cancer. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-is-first-hospital-in-area-to-invest-in-softwa/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/local-family-donates-1-million-to-renovate-mercy-emergency-room/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/local-family-donates-1-million-to-renovate-mercy-emergency-room/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ Sister organizations Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center are continuing the tradition of spreading mercy in our community. Circle the City with Mercy is a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization working toward a common cause. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercys-health-equity-fund-awards-support-to-9-local-non-profits/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, will be awarding a combined total of $169,500 from its Health Equity Fund to nine local nonprofits. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercys-health-equity-fund-awards-support-to-9-local-non-profits/ https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/dementia-friendly-linn-county-hosts-parking-lot-party-on-june-20/ Learn more about dementia and kick off the official launch of Dementia Friendly Linn County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 20 at 9000 C Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/dementia-friendly-linn-county-hosts-parking-lot-party-on-june-20/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-to-host-career-fair-in-partnership-with-iowaw/ Mercy Cedar Rapids is hosting a career fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-to-host-career-fair-in-partnership-with-iowaw/ https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercys-hall-perrine-cancer-center-celebrates-cancer-survivorship/ Hall-Perrine Cancer Center invites patients undergoing cancer treatment, as well as past patients, to share in a celebration of survivorship on June 6, 2024. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/cancer/about-us/news/mercys-hall-perrine-cancer-center-celebrates-cancer-survivorship/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-adds-new-plastic--reconstructive-surgery-clin/ Mercy Cedar Rapids is pleased to announce the opening of its new Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic and the addition of f plastic surgeon Dominic Heffel, MD, FACS. Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-adds-new-plastic--reconstructive-surgery-clin/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/former-president--ceo-of-mercy-medical-center-remembered-as-a-vi/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids celebrated the life of former President & CEO A. James (Jim) Tinker with a memorial service on Friday, May 10. Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/former-president--ceo-of-mercy-medical-center-remembered-as-a-vi/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-recognized-as-2024-top-iowa-hospital-for-medi/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-recognized-as-2024-top-iowa-hospital-for-medi/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/together-in-song-chorus-to-perform-standing-room-only-on-may-3/ The Together in Song Chorus will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia in Cedar Rapids, IA. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/together-in-song-chorus-to-perform-standing-room-only-on-may-3/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar/ The Mercy Auxiliary is hosting its annual Spring Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., April 18, at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE in Cedar Rapids, IA. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-auxiliary-hosts-annual-spring-bazaar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/registration-opens-for-2024-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, opens April 1, 2024. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/registration-opens-for-2024-especially-for-you-race-against-brea/ https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/linn-county-joins-dementia-friendly-america-network/ Linn County, Iowa, is now part of the Dementia Friendly America® (DFA) network as a Dementia Friendly Community initiative. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/linn-county-joins-dementia-friendly-america-network/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-nurses-named-among-great-iowa-nurses-for-2024/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to announce that five of its nurses have been selected among the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-cedar-rapids-nurses-named-among-great-iowa-nurses-for-2024/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-recognized-for-high-quality---cost-efficien/ Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/mercy-medical-center-recognized-for-high-quality---cost-efficien/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/respiratory-illness-season-is-here--its-not-too-late-to-take-act/ Respiratory illnesses are here in Linn County. People are getting sick with COVID-19, influenza, and other viruses. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2024/respiratory-illness-season-is-here--its-not-too-late-to-take-act/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-us-news--world-report-2024-best-hosp/ U.S. News & World Report has named Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-cedar-rapids-named-to-us-news--world-report-2024-best-hosp/ https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/cedar-rapids-forum-advances-community-action-plan-to-make-life-b/ Healthcare professionals, community advocates, caregivers and individuals living with dementia will gather for the second annual DeWolf Innovation Center forum series from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 29. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/home/about-us/news/cedar-rapids-forum-advances-community-action-plan-to-make-life-b/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ The Mercy Medical Center Foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to share that, once again, Fairfax State Savings Bank will be matching financial donations in observance of Giving Tuesday. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-medical-center-foundation--fairfax-state-savings-bank--ann/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/standard--poors-assigns-mercy-a--level-credit-rating/ Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has reaffirmed Mercy Medical Center’s “A-” credit rating. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/standard--poors-assigns-mercy-a--level-credit-rating/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/together-in-song-chorus-to-perform-classic-film-favorites-on-nov/ The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is pleased to announce a special presentation of the Together in Song Chorus at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/together-in-song-chorus-to-perform-classic-film-favorites-on-nov/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2023-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ Mercy Auxiliary’s 11th annual Mistletoe Market will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 9, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-auxiliary-kicks-off-2023-holiday-season-with-mistletoe-mar/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/ribbon-cutting--dedication-ceremony-set-for-hallmar-village/ Mercy Medical Center, in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), will celebrate the opening of the new HallMar Village senior living and care community with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Thurs., Nov. 2. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/ribbon-cutting--dedication-ceremony-set-for-hallmar-village/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-cedar-rapids-earns-highest-recognition-in-state-for-digita/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-cedar-rapids-earns-highest-recognition-in-state-for-digita/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/kevin-neef-receives-hospital-hero-award-from-iowa-hospital-assoc/ Kevin Neef, facilities management supervisor at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has received one of 10 Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero awards. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/kevin-neef-receives-hospital-hero-award-from-iowa-hospital-assoc/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-to-break-ground-on-new-marion-emergency-department/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Marion Emergency Department at 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 17 at 999 35th Street in Marion. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-to-break-ground-on-new-marion-emergency-department/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16500/ A record-setting 16,546 people registered for the 33rd annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer, which took place this morning at Mercy Medical Center. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/especially-for-you-race-achieves-record-participation-with-16500/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-33rd-year/ Organizers anticipate record participation for the 33rd annual Especially for You® (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer on Oct. 1, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer-marks-33rd-year/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-once-again-named-pinc-ai-100-top-hospitals-honoree/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, has been named to the 2023 PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list for the 10th time. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-once-again-named-pinc-ai-100-top-hospitals-honoree/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/free-prostate-cancer-screening/ A joint initiative in Cedar Rapids, IA, aims to offer free prostate screening for men who are uninsured, underserved and/or do not have a primary care physician Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/free-prostate-cancer-screening/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/hospice-house-of-mercy-dedicates-new-gazebo-on-sept-13/ A newly constructed gazebo at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 13. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/hospice-house-of-mercy-dedicates-new-gazebo-on-sept-13/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-urology-clinic-now-a-urolift-center-of-excellence/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is pleased to announce that Urologist Matthew Ferroni, MD, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-urology-clinic-now-a-urolift-center-of-excellence/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercys-health-equity-fund-awards-support-to-eight-local-non-prof/ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding funds from its Health Equity Fund to eight local nonprofit agencies. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercys-health-equity-fund-awards-support-to-eight-local-non-prof/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-ear-nose--throat-clinic-now-offers-inspire-therapy-to-trea/ Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA, now offers Inspire therapy, a new treatment option for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/mercy-ear-nose--throat-clinic-now-offers-inspire-therapy-to-trea/ https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ Sister organizations are continuing the tradition of spreading mercy in our community with Circle the City with Mercy, a one-day community service project in Cedar Rapids, IA. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/news/2023/three-sister-organizations-continue-annual-tradition-of-spreadin/ https://www.mercycare.org/heart/heart-center-news/the-jewel--jim-plumb-heart-center-at-mercy-readies-to-open-for-p/ The new Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy in Cedar Rapids, IA, is scheduled to open for patient care on July 17. An open house is planned for 3 p.m. on July 12. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mercycare.org/heart/heart-center-news/the-jewel--jim-plumb-heart-center-at-mercy-readies-to-open-for-p/