Mechanicsville Library won a semi-load of LEGO sets! Given that it's a smaller library, Mercy Security Officer/Library Board Member Steve suggested they donate some to Mercy. We recently received 2 pallets of LEGO sets for the Pediatric Inpatient Unit! Special thanks to Steve!

Thanks to all who celebrated the NICU's 30th anniversary! We enjoyed cake & giveaways; seeing old photos & current NICU equipment; & visiting with doctors & nurses. From babies to adults, it was great to reconnect & see them thriving after starting out here nearly 30 years ago!

Join us as we begin Mission Week by praying for the intentions of Mercy at Mass: 11:15a on Nov. 16 in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. During Mission Week, we honor the founding of Mercy Medical Center on Nov. 14, 1900 & renew our commitment to our sacred mission of compassionate care.

Great surgery starts with great teamwork. Kayla, Lead Surgical Technologist, shares how surgical technologists and operating room nurses collaborate, communicate and support one another to provide the best possible care. Explore opportunities at mercycare.org/careers

Congrats to Education Specialist III/RN Sandy (not pictured) & Nurse Residency Program Manager, Shelly (center), who are both now Certified Healthcare Simulation Educators! See inside the Simulation Lab at Mercy in this short video: youtu.be/KaJNaRcW6r4

Fall has officially arrived at Mercy! 🍂 From festive fall decorations and seasonal treats to the little touches that make Mercy a special place to work and receive care, we’re soaking up all the cozy vibes. 🍁 Take a little autumn tour of Mercy Cedar Rapids!

Congrats to Conner, Mercy Touch Award winner! "I realize that he is not a Mercy employee, but he is deserving of the Mercy Touch award," his nominator wrote. "He goes above & beyond to meet patient & family needs as a Valet." Thanks for assisting all who walk through our doors!

Can you lower your risk of breast cancer? Learn how breast cancer treatments are advancing and how lifestyle choices may help reduce your risk. Early detection matters. Talk with your healthcare provider about when to start screening. Learn more: mercycare.org/breast.

Mercy's Operating Room team is jumping in on the Star of Life trend! As part of the challenge, three people use their bodies to create the shape of the blue star of life that's typically associated with medical service. What a fun team!

Congrats to Security Officer Michael, who received a Mercy Touch Award! "I felt he deserved to be recognized for this as he made the experience on a different unit for our staff less stressful," the nominator wrote. Thank you, Michael, for supporting staff, patients & visitors!

Boost your golf performance! Mercy's golf fitness class will help improve your strength, mobility & endurance to elevate your game on the course. Hosted by Mitch Steffensmeier, DPT, who also earned a Titleist Performance Institute certification. Regster: mercycare.org/golffitness

Sign up to receive a baby gift from Mercy! If you or someone you know is expecting, we'd like to help you celebrate with a small handmade gift. Just complete the form at mercycare.org/gift so we know where to send it. Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy!

Reconnect with current & former staff & patients as we celebrate 30 years of caring for Mercy's tiniest patients in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit! Enjoy light refreshments & giveaways at our NICU Reunion: 10a-12p on Oct. 24 in Hallagan Education Center at Mercy. See you there!

Changes to Medicaid are coming & new rules may affect Medicaid coverage. Check your mail & email for information from Iowa Medicaid. Make sure your contact information is up to date. Questions? Contact Mercy’s Eligibility team: (319) 398-6479 or [email protected].

Are you or a loved one struggling with your hearing even when using hearing aids? Join us for a free educational event to learn about hearing loss & implantable solutions. Learn more and register at: mercycare.org/events/event-s…

Sleep is essential, but it’s only one piece of the recovery puzzle. There are 7 different types of rest, each designed to restore your mind, body & spirit in a unique way. Tap into all 7 & discover which ones your body and mind may be craving most: mercycare.org/bhs/health-wel…

Don’t wait for symptoms. A simple PSA blood test can help detect prostate cancer before symptoms appear. Tony shares why he believes men shouldn’t wait for symptoms to start taking prostate health seriously—and what early detection can mean. Learn more: mercycare.org/prostate

Mercy has selected Chad W. Towner as its next president & CEO following a thorough national search. He will join Mercy on October 19, 2026. Read more at: mercycare.org/news/2026/merc… Welcome to Mercy, Chad!

Finishing cancer treatment doesn’t always mean the journey is over. Mercy’s Survivorship Program helps cancer survivors navigate what comes next, with support that looks at the whole person. You don’t have to navigate survivorship alone. Learn more: mercycare.org/breast

Congrats to Mercy Flowers & Gifts Assistant Manager, Chris, who received a Mercy Touch Award! Her nominator said they visited the gift shop on a particularly challenging day & Chris' words & actions touched them deeply. Thank you, Chris, for your welcoming & healing kindness!