Mercy Hospital Iowa City Iowa

Hospital Services. In keeping with our mission of healing and comforting the sick, providing hospital medical services is at the heart of what we do. These services are provided in inpatient and outpatient settings, in situations that may be emergent, acute or chronic. Services include a 24 hour emergency unit, intensive and cardiovascular care. We also service a maternity unit and newborn nursery along with other surgical services, cardiac cath lab, cancer care, digestive care, telemetry monitored care, medical care, stroke care.

Community Benefit. Mercy's largest community benefit is the unpaid cost of Medicaid ($10.9 million). Other examples include cash donations to community non-for-profits such as the Free Medical Clinic, leadership time and skills that further the work of the non-for-profits, first aid booth provided at public events including the Johnson Co Fair. As a trusted, longtime member of the community, Mercy plays an important role not only in further community health but the general community good.

Education. The ongoing education of Mercy staff is critical in the fast changing field of health care and it necessary to meet regulations and certifications. Mercy hosts a number of professional continuing education classes each year, which is attended by it's own staff and staff from other institutions. Mercy provides a setting for students who are considering a career in health care including a class of insight to possible careers and preparation for CNA exam.