Mercy Cedar Rapids

Recently, members of Mercy's Organizational Development team and Chief Nursing Officer, Molly, joined our President & CEO, Dr. Quinn, for the Iowa Hospital Association's Day on the Hill in Des Moines. Alongside staff from other hospitals across the state, the Mercy representatives advocated for legislation to protect hospital staff and nursing students from violence, in addition to discussing other important topics. The team spoke with one of our legislators and asked for his support to keep nurses and other staff members safe from violence at work. Thank you to this group and Dr. Quinn (not pictured here) for advocating on behalf of all healthcare workers!

Today, we celebrate Hospice volunteer Dennis! He turned 90 years old this month, and the team at Hospice made sure to celebrate their long-time helper. Dennis began volunteering with Hospice of Mercy in 1990 at the encouragement of his wife, Pat, who was one of the department's first volunteers. He still faithfully volunteers every week in her memory and now welcomes people visiting their loved ones at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Happy belated birthday, Dennis! We appreciate all you do for our team and the families at Hospice House.

Please join us in welcoming Mallory Richardson, DNP, ARNP, BC, to MercyCare Internist Associates of Iowa. Mallory brings a wealth of nursing experience, with expertise in emergency medicine and telemetry. Learn more about her at: https://lnkd.in/gdwWWKx5 Welcome to the team, Mallory!

Congratulations to Mercy Pediatric Clinic's Meredith, RN, who recently received a Mercy Touch Award! "Meredith spent several weeks coordinating care and services for a young child in our clinic," her nominator wrote. "... [She] spent weeks making countless phone calls to specialists, schools, insurance companies and [more] all in order to prepare for [the child's] physical exam in clinic ... I was truly blown away by all her efforts and my heart was so full knowing that my coworker quite literally changed their lives!" Thank you, Meredith, for ensuring this family received the best care and exactly what they needed to help this child thrive!

Congratulations to Mercy House Supervisor Connie Ahrens on this well-deserved recognition of her volunteer work on behalf of local veterans! We appreciate all that you do not only for Mercy, but for our community, as well. Thank you for your service! https://lnkd.in/db6EsAvM

Mercy is pleased to announce that five of our nurses were selected among the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses (left to right): * Jamie, RN, BSN, CMSRN, Mercy Urology Clinic * Jacob, RN, MSN, Mercy Surgical Oncology Dept. * Hailey, RN, Mercy Emergency Dept. * Carri, RN, Mercy Acute Inpatient and Women’s & Children’s Services * Aimee, RN, Mercy Surgical Oncology Clinic The Great Iowa Nurses program honors Iowa nurses who routinely go above and beyond every day to ensure safe, compassionate care for patients. These great nurses share their experience and knowledge to improve the health of their communities. They also take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities, serving as role models, especially to those just entering the profession. They are nominated for this distinction by their peers and/or patients. Congratulations to these dedicated nurses on achieving this well-earned recognition! We appreciate all you do for Mercy, our patients, their families and your fellow caregivers!

Congratulations to Mercy Urology Clinic's Cathy, RN, who recently received a Mercy Touch award! Cathy’s nominator explained that a patient was in need of assistance, but unable to get to the clinic that day. Cathy made special arrangements to ensure the patient received the supplies the patient needed at home. Her nominator wrote, "Cathy, you were nominated for going out of your way to ensure the patient was taken care of and that is the Mercy Touch! Thank you for all you do at the Urology Clinic. Your dedication is appreciated by the providers, coworkers and patients." Thank you, Cathy, for making this extra effort!

Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at MercyCare North Liberty for the Mercy Career Fair! We welcome the chance to meet with you and share our current opportunities, including information on our exciting sign-on bonuses (for select positions). It is a great time to join Mercy Cedar Rapids. Mercy is a growing healthcare system - we are mission-driven, locally managed and committed to the professional and personal growth of our employees. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g_v_9p6q See you there!

Congratulations to Mercy’s Digestive Health (GI Clinic and Endoscopy) for receiving an honorable mention at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) SCOPY Awards! The SCOPY Awards recognize the achievements of ACG members in community engagement, education and awareness efforts for colorectal cancer prevention. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and serves as an important reminder of the need for early detection. Starting at age 45 — or earlier for those with a family history — colonoscopy screenings play a crucial role in prevention. Learn more about screening at www.mercycare.org/GI.

For a limited time (through June), The History Center in Cedar Rapids has curated an exhibit celebrating 125 years of Mercy Medical Center’s unwavering commitment to the Cedar Rapids community. Come learn about Mercy’s path from its humble beginnings through a journey of growth, resilience and innovation. Through fascinating, historical artifacts; personal stories; and informative displays, the exhibit highlights how Mercy has continually adapted to meet the changing healthcare needs of this community while remaining rooted in the values established by the Sisters of Mercy. Admission is FREE to Mercy employees and volunteers (just show your badge), $8 for the general public, $6 for students, and FREE for children age 4 and younger and members of The History Center. The History Center is located at 800 Second Ave., SE in Cedar Rapids. Take advantage of this unique community celebration of Mercy while it lasts during our celebratory year!