MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Experts you trust for all your health and wellness needs. Need immediate help? Call 515-247-3121 (Des Moines) or 515-358-8000 (West Des Moines).
(3131)

In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

Struggling with chronic knee pain? Knee replacement surgery can be life-changing—but preparation is everything. ✅ Check ...
04/25/2026

Struggling with chronic knee pain? Knee replacement surgery can be life-changing—but preparation is everything. ✅ Check out our pre-surgery checklist to feel ready and confident! > https://bit.ly/4637Nov

🎉 March VADness SuccessMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne Iowa Heart Center recently hosted March VADness, ...
04/24/2026

🎉 March VADness Success

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne Iowa Heart Center recently hosted March VADness, bringing LVAD patients together for education, coordinated care and connection. Patients met with multiple care teams, received equipment support, reviewed infection prevention, and asked questions—without time pressure.

The event received wonderful patient feedback and is planned to become an annual l tradition. A proud moment for our VAD program and cardiovascular team!

Thank you to all the teams who shared their time, expertise and passion. Events like this highlight the strength of our LVAD program and our shared commitment to exceptional, patient-centered cardiovascular care. https://bit.ly/3NqvAIO

What does it take to turn a health scare into a success story?For Dawn (pictured center left), it started with a routine...
04/23/2026

What does it take to turn a health scare into a success story?

For Dawn (pictured center left), it started with a routine physical. When her A1C came back in the prediabetes range, her doctor recommended MercyOne’s Prevent T2 Program—and she decided to give it a try.

Nine months later, Dawn has lost 74 pounds, her A1C is back to normal, and she’s loving staying active—especially playing pickleball! 🏓

“I’d say thanks for the kick I needed to get serious about weight loss and get moving.”

More than 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes—and most don’t know it.
To understand your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, take the Health Risk Assessment at: MercyOne.org/hra

04/22/2026

Back pain happens to all of us. But do you know when back pain is normal — and when to see your doctor? Learn what aches to watch for and what might signal something more serious. > https://bit.ly/4rnTd3m

Nurses, your next opportunity is here. MercyOne medical centers across Iowa are hiring skilled and compassionate nursing...
04/21/2026

Nurses, your next opportunity is here.

MercyOne medical centers across Iowa are hiring skilled and compassionate nursing professionals.

Join a culture committed to exceptional patient care and professional growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rveZ5X

When he swallowed food, 17-year-old Trevor would choke and pound on his chest to get it unstuck on the way down. A sing...
04/20/2026

When he swallowed food, 17-year-old Trevor would choke and pound on his chest to get it unstuck on the way down. A single bite could take two to three minutes to swallow. Often the food would come back up, so he would eat in isolation and never in the school cafeteria. At one point, he was terrified. He told his mom, “I need to go to the hospital. I’m going to die.”

After months of growing discomfort and 30 pounds lost, Trevor was diagnosed with a rare disease of the esophagus. MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Gastroenterology Care used first-in-Des Moines pediatric technology to diagnose him and get him the treatment he needed. Thanks to Dr. Zaghloul, eating is enjoyable for Trevor again.

Read Trevor’s full journey and how MercyOne helped him heal. > https://bit.ly/40iy2Et

Sick or injured and not sure where to go? Choosing the right care location helps you get the care you need—when you need...
04/18/2026

Sick or injured and not sure where to go? Choosing the right care location helps you get the care you need—when you need it.

Find a MercyOne location near you: https://bit.ly/2T5zaf3

New beginnings filled the MercyOne West Des Moines Birth Center this March! 💚 We’re thankful for the dedicated caregiver...
04/17/2026

New beginnings filled the MercyOne West Des Moines Birth Center this March! 💚 We’re thankful for the dedicated caregivers who focus on creating a calm, supportive experience for every family. From thoughtful guidance to personalized care, our team is honored to be part of these first unforgettable moments. 👉 https://bit.ly/4hzdH3I

March brought many sweet arrivals to the MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center! We’re so grateful to our incredible teams for...
04/17/2026

March brought many sweet arrivals to the MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center! We’re so grateful to our incredible teams for the care, dedication and compassion you provide every day.

See why so many families choose to begin their journey with us. 👉 https://bit.ly/4gqJPqn

Marsheen could basically only wear wide-fitting tennis shoes until her bilateral bunionectomy surgery with MercyOne. Now...
04/16/2026

Marsheen could basically only wear wide-fitting tennis shoes until her bilateral bunionectomy surgery with MercyOne. Now, she’s enjoying both comfort and cute shoes again. 👠

“My feet were terribly deformed and now they’re perfect — but now I have a propensity to buy any shoes that are cute…I have a lot of choices 🤗. Very happy with the results!” — Marsheen

Step into relief and renewed mobility with MercyOne’s trusted podiatry experts. 👉 https://bit.ly/4bEMqO0

04/16/2026

Think you know advance care planning? Don’t let common myths stop you from making important decisions about your future care.

We offer free assistance—plan today for peace of mind tomorrow. > https://bit.ly/4qXDOpI

In 2021, life with two toddlers felt typical for the Borys family. Like many parents, they assumed the challenges they f...
04/15/2026

In 2021, life with two toddlers felt typical for the Borys family. Like many parents, they assumed the challenges they faced were simply part of early childhood. However, in December 2023, the family sensed something more was going on.

Their son James was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 2 — just eight months before kindergarten. Instead of despair, the diagnosis brought clarity and a path forward.

By February 2024, James began speech and occupational therapy at MercyOne. Early sessions were challenging, but therapists met him where he was, helping him build communication, flexibility and coping skills. Within months, his behavior improved, and daily routines became easier for the entire family.

Around the same time, the family learned that their daughter Ellie also needed support. After an ADHD diagnosis, she began occupational therapy at MercyOne and made progress with regulation and social engagement.

By August 2024, James met his developmental goals and was discharged from therapy. That fall, he started kindergarten alongside his peers. Within weeks, he met his communication goals and increased his classroom participation.

With the right support, James didn’t just start kindergarten — he thrived. > https://bit.ly/3Mdojvp

Address

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50314

Telephone

+15152473121

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic hospital campuses, with a total of 875 beds, along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Call us (515) 247-3121 For more than 100 years MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been an outstanding presence in the health care community of Iowa. The hospital has been recognized for its many firsts: the first permanent hospital in Des Moines; the first isotope laboratory in Polk County; the first heart transplant performed in Central Iowa, and the first hospital in the WORLD to have a bi-lateral cardiac catheterization laboratory.

In 1893 Des Moines’ population of 52,000 was growing quickly. On Dec. 8 of that year Mercy Hospital opened its doors at Hoyt Sherman Place on Woodland Avenue. The hospital had two private rooms and a ward for five patients. Patients were charged between $2.50 and $6 per day with an additional fee of two dollars to five dollars for surgery.

From this modest start by six nuns, MercyOne Des Moines has evolved into a $900 million, 802-bed medical center, located on two campuses with more than 7,000 employees. MercyOne was started by the Sisters of Mercy, an order founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. Sixteen years later the Sisters established the first hospital in the United States and, by the 1890s, had founded more than 30 hospitals in this country, including MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.