MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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03/18/2026

Back pain? 🤔 It could mean more than you think! Learn what your pain is telling you based on where it hurts 👉 https://bit.ly/4a1kAZI

🍀💚 Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at MercyOne! 🍀Our team is rocking green today, showing their spirit—and their dedicatio...
03/17/2026

🍀💚 Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at MercyOne! 🍀

Our team is rocking green today, showing their spirit—and their dedication to our patients and each other. Share your green attire in the comments below—we’d love to see it! https://bit.ly/4sxI28G

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀Learn how exceptional care makes moments like these possible 👉 https://bit.ly/3EqRPu0
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Learn how exceptional care makes moments like these possible 👉 https://bit.ly/3EqRPu0

Skill, precision and steady hands define the work of our operating room nurses during one of the most critical moments o...
03/17/2026

Skill, precision and steady hands define the work of our operating room nurses during one of the most critical moments of patient care.

Join a team at a MercyOne operating room near you: https://bit.ly/4rveZ5X

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“I lost over 120 pounds — but that number only makes sense when you know where it started.”For Bryon, the decision to ch...
03/16/2026

“I lost over 120 pounds — but that number only makes sense when you know where it started.”

For Bryon, the decision to change his life came after witnessing the devastating effects of chronic illness in his family. Those experiences became a wake‑up call to stop waiting for “someday” and choose his health.

His journey began with Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery, a turning point both physically and emotionally. Over time, weight loss came through structure and learning how to live in a new body — but the path wasn’t linear.

Life, stress, mental health and biology all played a role and Bryon experienced weight regain. Later, GLP‑1 medication helped him regain momentum — not as a shortcut, but as a tool alongside mindful eating, movement and mental health support.

Bryon’s takeaway is simple: lasting change isn’t about shame or perfection. It’s about compassion, consistency — and accepting help.

👉 Curious if weight loss surgery could be an option for you? Take our health risk assessment to start the conversation. > https://bit.ly/3Z4vXfM

Thank you for letting MercyOne West Des Moines Birth Center be a part of your family’s new beginnings. Congratulations t...
03/15/2026

Thank you for letting MercyOne West Des Moines Birth Center be a part of your family’s new beginnings. Congratulations to the families who welcomed little ones in February. Discover your birth experience with us > https://bit.ly/4hzdH3I

From first cries to first cuddles, February was filled with unforgettable moments at MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center. W...
03/14/2026

From first cries to first cuddles, February was filled with unforgettable moments at MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center. We’re grateful for your trust and inspired by every little life we meet! Start your journey with us > https://bit.ly/4gqJPqn

We’re proud to announce a 3‑year reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This recogn...
03/13/2026

We’re proud to announce a 3‑year reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high‑quality, comprehensive cancer care for our patients and community.

“This achievement results from the dedication, hard work and commitment at every level of the MercyOne Des Moines Richard Deming Cancer Center program to provide exceptional care to our patients and community,” said Trey Wiegand, Regional Director of Oncology, MercyOne.

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4sMZ4A0

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY Foundation Award honoree, Michelle, who works in the Cardiac Surgical Intensive...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY Foundation Award honoree, Michelle, who works in the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit!

Michelle was recognized by a patient's family for lifting the patient's spirits and providing comfort to the family. "Although we had many wonderful nurses, Michelle was the most caring, compassionate and highly skilled nurse we experienced. She was always available for a hug or words of encouragement."

Do you know an extraordinary MercyOne nurse who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://bit.ly/3ObcNPL

We’re proud to recognize our MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care team, who specializes in caring for individuals living with mu...
03/11/2026

We’re proud to recognize our MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care team, who specializes in caring for individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Their expertise and patient‑centered approach strengthen the lives of those they serve every day.

As an MS Center of Excellence — and the only one in Iowa — this department brings exceptional, nationally recognized care to our patients. From diagnosis through ongoing treatment, the team leads with compassion, collaboration and a commitment to improving outcomes.

Thank you to our MS team for the outstanding care you provide and the hope you bring to so many. https://bit.ly/3PZO4xR

It began with a colonoscopy.At 39, Amy was healthy and six years away from the recommended screening age — until she was...
03/11/2026

It began with a colonoscopy.

At 39, Amy was healthy and six years away from the recommended screening age — until she was turned away from donating blood because of low iron. That follow-up led to a colonoscopy and a diagnosis of stage 3 colon cancer and a rare genetic condition.

No family history. No obvious warning signs.

That test changed everything —and later led to the discovery of liver cancer, too.

Read Amy’s story — it started with a colonoscopy. > https://bit.ly/4kk0leD

At MercyOne, innovation means better care for YOU! 💚We’re excited to welcome the da Vinci 5, the latest advancement in r...
03/10/2026

At MercyOne, innovation means better care for YOU! đź’š

We’re excited to welcome the da Vinci 5, the latest advancement in robotic surgical technology — bringing greater precision, flexibility and faster recovery times.

Learn why MercyOne is a leader in robotic surgery, combining advanced technology with experienced surgeons to offer minimally invasive treatment options. âžś https://bit.ly/4dFJrnx

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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.