Mercy Cedar Rapids

11/05/2025

The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia is hosting its fourth annual Forum, "Celebrating Steps to the Future," from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 19.

Join us at one of four community-viewing locations or request a link to view the livestream at home. You'll gain exclusive virtual access to nationally recognized experts as they share bold, innovative strategies that enhance and improve the lives of older adults, adults living with dementia and caregivers.

Learn more or register here: https://www.dewolfinnovationcenter.org/home/dewolf-family-innovation-center-forum-livestream/

11/05/2025

Welcome to the world, baby Kohen!

11/04/2025

At today’s City Council meeting, the City of Cedar Rapids issued a proclamation in recognition of Mercy having served the community for 125 years.

Mayor O’Donnell recognized November 14 in celebration of Mercy’s anniversary and offered the proclamation to Mercy employees in attendance. Sister Susan O’Connor accepted the recognition and thanked the City of Cedar Rapids for its long-time support of Mercy and the Sisters of Mercy.

Thank you to Mayor O’Donnell, the City Council and the City of Cedar Rapids for this honor!

11/04/2025

At Mercy's Birthplace & NICU, babies never leave their parents' side with our in-suite NICU rooms. NICU Nurse Manager Abbey Haas shares how the NICU, Birthplace, and Pediatrics units work together to create a family-friendly experience here at Mercy. Learn more at www.mercycare.org/birthplace.

11/04/2025

Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Ray, MD, to MercyCare Prairie Creek Internal Medicine!

Dr. Ray completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa before earning her Doctor of Medicine from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Ill. She then returned to the University of Iowa to complete her residency in Internal Medicine. Learn more about her at: https://www.mercycare.org/doctors/results/provider-profile/alyssa-ray-md/

Welcome to the team, Dr. Ray!

11/03/2025

Lydia joined the Mercy Medical Center Foundation as President this past June. Here she shares her special connection to Mercy Medical Center, including 15 years with the Mercy Medical Center Board of Trustees. As a long-time Cedar Rapids resident, Lydia brings extensive professional and volunteer leadership experience to this role.

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Welcome to the world, baby Sunny!

10/31/2025

Please join us in welcoming Megan O’Brien, ARNP, to the MercyCare Marion Family Medicine team!

Megan brings a wealth of experience and a strong connection to Mercy, previously serving our patients as an urgent care provider at MercyCare North and, prior to that, as a provider at MercyCare Nephrology. Learn more about her at: https://www.mercycare.org/doctors/doctor-public-profile/megan-obrien-arnp/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Mercy Pediatric Clinic!

10/31/2025

Thank you to all of the departments that participated in our Mercy Family Trunk or Treat event this week! Their creativity, enthusiasm and festive energy made the day truly special for our colleagues’ children who visited these amazing displays.

From the imaginative themes and clever costumes to the fun games, prizes and sweet treats, each booth reflected the care and joy that our staff put into creating a memorable Halloween experience. Events like this remind us of the sense of community and compassion that make Mercy such a wonderful place to work.

Happy Halloween!

(Last 5 booths)

10/31/2025

Thank you to all of the departments that participated in our Mercy Family Trunk or Treat event this week! Their creativity, enthusiasm and festive energy made the day truly special for our colleagues’ children who visited these amazing displays.

From the imaginative themes and clever costumes to the fun games, prizes and sweet treats, each booth reflected the care and joy that our staff put into creating a memorable Halloween experience. Events like this remind us of the sense of community and compassion that make Mercy such a wonderful place to work.

Happy Halloween!