Mercy Cedar Rapids

Mercy Medical Center, delivering The Mercy Touch®. The latest technology combined with compassionate, high-quality care. Careers: @MercyCRJobs

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Mercy is partnering with Central Furniture Rescue & KJ Haul Away to repurpose reusable furniture & items from the former Hallmar residential care facility. These furnishings will help support area individuals & families transitioning out of homelessness & housing instability!

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When you’re constantly alert, your body stays in fight or flight. This increases focus & releases stress hormones like cortisol & adrenaline. While helpful short-term, it can disrupt sleep, digestion, immune function & mood regulation. Read more at: https://t.co/dqupGaGfgg

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Congrats to MercyCare Tama's Ana, who received a Mercy Touch Award for her kindness & time! "The patient was so grateful for Ana's assistance & the clinic was touched by her quick willingness ... regardless of the personal time it took from her & her family," her nominator wrote.

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Mercy Medical Center has added a new system called Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) to help providers deliver cancer treatment with greater accuracy and comfort for patients. Treatments are often quicker, easier and less stressful.

Learn more: https://t.co/NK5DTr1uTd.

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What do Speech Language Pathologists do at Mercy Medical Center?

Claire Petersen, Speech Therapy Clinical Supervisor, shares how her team helps patients throughout the organization. Learn more at https://t.co/uYAYvYtXI8.

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When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, you don’t just stand beside them as they receive medical information. You quietly become their care partner. Understand what’s happening and what this diagnosis means for you as a caregiver: https://t.co/HHV3Y87qzV

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Four Mercy nurses were selected as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses, a statewide honor recognizing individuals who go above & beyond in service to patients, colleagues & the nursing profession! Congrats to Jennifer, RN; Steven, BSN, RN, CMSRN; Grace, RN; & Kristen, LPN.

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After a Mercy staff member showed kindness to Wyatt during his mother's cancer treatment, he was inspired to pass that kindness onto others. Wyatt received a grant from Thrivent to build a toy basket for those waiting while their loved ones undergo cancer treatments.

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A grateful patient wanted to express his appreciation for the exceptional care he & his late wife received. His donation was used to purchase tools to make care more efficient for our acute inpatient team. Your gratitude matters at Mercy! Learn more: https://t.co/wrRRsFtjq9

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Congrats to Dr. Nordby, who received a Mercy Touch Award! "I just wanted to recognize Dr. Nordby for his kind & compassionate care ... He definitely displays The Mercy Touch!" the nominator wrote. "Dr. Nordby was kind AS ALWAYS & went above & beyond the call of duty." Well done!

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Looking for a career in med-surg surgical oncology nursing?

Jacob Bochert, Nurse Manager of Mercy’s Surgical Oncology (med-surg) unit, shares how the teamwork, hands-on learning, and variety of patient care experiences make this unit such a rewarding place to grow your career.

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Congrats to Jeremy, RN, BSN, PICC Team, who received The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! His nominator described how Jeremy's abilities were crucial during a key moment with his team. Thank you, Jeremy, for your service here at Mercy and in the military! We are so thankful!

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Mercy Urologist Dr. Matthew Smith completed his 250th HoLEP procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)/enlarged prostate. Dr. Smith remains one of the few urologists offering the procedure in the Midwest. Learn more: https://t.co/IcA12cV3nS

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Mental health support starts with connection. Claude Howard discusses breaking the stigma around mental health care and the importance of connecting patients with behavioral health resources beyond the hospital.

Help is available. Learn more: https://t.co/9H3EXEHLTW.

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May 12th was Iowa Nurse Honor Guard Day & Mercy Nurse Honor Guards attended the ceremony. Former & current Mercy nurses are part of our Nursing Honor Guard, which recognizes & honors men and women who commited their careers to the nursing profession: https://t.co/bxFwPikHs1

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“It’s med-surg meets critical care."

Paul Hultquist, Nurse Manager of Mercy’s Acute Inpatient Medical Unit, shares how their culture of teamwork and support makes it a great place to grow your career. Learn more: https://t.co/74KtnpqnQz.

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Please join us in welcoming Noah Herkert, PA, to Mercy Cardiothoracic & Vascular Clinic!

Noah completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Iowa. Learn more about him at: https://t.co/5BpRuFejhW

Welcome to the team, Noah!

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For more than 25 years, chronic back pain kept Joanne from doing what she loved most. Dr. Steven Schopick recommended robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgery using Mazor technology at Mercy. Now, she’s back to living life with less pain. Learn more: https://t.co/6opC3r9sup.

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Mercy received an $18,185 grant from @varietyiowa to fund the purchase of a MAICO easyScreen hearing screener, a portable device used shortly after birth to screen newborns for hearing loss. Thanks to Variety for its continued support to enhance care for Mercy kids & families!

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Are you or a loved one struggling with your hearing even when using hearing aids? You're not alone. Take the next step to address your hearing loss and join us for a free educational event to learn about hearing loss and implantable solutions. Register at https://t.co/viKrTiG3AZ