Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed facility located in Darby, which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County, Pa.
02/23/2026
Fresh snow means icy surfaces! Remember to 'Walk Like a Penguin' to avoid slips. ❄️
If you visit our hospital and see slippery areas, please report them to our EVS team. Keeping our patients, community members, and colleagues safe is of utmost importance to us.
02/23/2026
Please note that all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group offices will be closed tomorrow, February 23, due to inclement weather. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe. ❄️
02/22/2026
Our cardiac rehabilitation team inspires healing all year. ❤️
This Heart Month, we’re celebrating the people who stand beside our patients on every step of their recovery journey—supporting stronger hearts and healthier futures every day.
02/19/2026
February is National —a powerful reminder that small, everyday choices can make a big difference. Swipe through to learn simple ways to lower your cancer risk, with guidance from Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic oncologist Yu Yu Thar, MD. 💜
02/18/2026
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, renewal and hope. May this sacred season remind us of our shared call to humility, compassion and care for one another. Blessings to all who observe Ash Wednesday.
Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.
02/17/2026
Chinese New Year signifies the transition from winter to spring on the traditional lunar calendar, as observed in Chinese and other East Asian cultures. Wishing all who celebrate good health and prosperity in the coming year!
Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.
02/17/2026
During this holy month of Ramadan, may the season of spiritual focus inspire peace, understanding and a shared commitment to serving those in need. Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe.
Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.
02/15/2026
? Some people are born with their heart—and even their organs—on the opposite side of the body? Catherine O’Hara inspired millions throughout her career, but even she didn’t know she was living with this incredibly rare condition until she was an adult.
Interventional cardiologist Hitesh Raheja, MD, explains what dextrocardia with situs inversus is, the diagnosis process, and why it often goes unnoticed. Read more.
Catherine O’Hara learned in adulthood that she was living with dextrocardia with situs inversus, which affects one in 10,000 people.
02/14/2026
It's National , a day to recognize those who have given and received the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation, are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant, and those who died waiting because an organ was not donated in time.
Are you a registered organ or tissue donor? Register online at donatelife.net
02/13/2026
? Heart failure impacts 1 in 5 adults, but there are steps you can take to lower your risk. Let’s work together to commit to simple habits that support a stronger, healthier heart. From staying active to managing cholesterol and blood pressure, every choice matters. ❤️
In less than 60 seconds, you can learn your risk of heart disease: bit.ly/4gAZsLm
02/12/2026
Did you know a “broken heart” can affect your body as much as your emotions? 💔
Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack—including chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness—but is actually triggered by a surge of stress hormones after an emotional or physical shock.
Learn how to recognize the signs and protect your heart health. ❤️
Feelings of intense stress or grief—especially after a devastating breakup or the death of a loved one—can wreak havoc on the heart.
02/11/2026
On February 11, we recognize World Day of the Sick— a time to prayerfully remember all who are sick and suffering, and all who care for them. Initiated by Pope John Paul II and coinciding with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes, this day is a reminder for us serving in Catholic health care of the importance of the sacred mission we are called to do.
In his message for this year’s World Day of the Sick, Pope Leo XIV invites us to reflect in a special way. Read his full message: bit.ly/4bcaXtH
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Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald Campus
Mercy Fitzgerald, located in Darby, Pa., is a 188-bed teaching facility, which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.
Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. More importantly, we’re proud to serve you.
Since 1933, our mission has been to help and heal patients through accessible, compassionate healthcare that is tailored to their needs. Our experienced medical staff offers services in a broad range of specialties. Please visit our Physician Finder for more information.
Our History
In 1922, local banker and businessman Thomas M. Fitzgerald willed his property and funds to establish a hospital on Lansdowne Avenue in Darby, Pa. His wife used $1.25 million from her late husband’s trust and worked with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to plan Delaware County’s first Catholic hospital. Ground broke in 1932 and a year later, 30,000 people witnessed the dedication of the hospital, known at that time as Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital.
To manage hospital operations, the Archdiocese drew upon the vast health care experience of the Sisters of Mercy—who had already experienced great success with Misericordia Hospital (now Mercy Philadelphia) that was established 15 years earlier in West Philadelphia. The Sisters agreed to rent Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital from the Archdiocese for $1 a year.
By the end of its first year in operation, the hospital had provided $38,837 in free care, treated 7,354 patients and had 352 births.
In July 1936, the first group of medical and surgical interns arrived, marking the start of a rich tradition of Graduate Medical Education at the hospital. A nursing school opened in 1942, providing many locals with quality nurse training and education until it was phased out in the 1970s. In 1950, the Archdiocese transferred ownership of the hospital to the Sisters of Mercy.