Dates available September 17 through December 3. Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Sajida Ahad, MD, FACS, is one of the few surgeons in Iowa who is trained in obesity medicine and bariatric surgery. Join her for a free educational seminar where she will answer your questions and help you determine if bariatric surgery… Read more →

Dates available September 17 through December 3. Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Sajida Ahad, MD, FACS, is one of the few surgeons in Iowa who is trained in obesity medicine and bariatric surgery. Join her for a free educational seminar where she will answer your questions and help you determine if bariatric surgery… Read more →

Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. September 12th through December 5th. A realistic, no nonsense approach to weight loss and improved health. Mercy Registered Dietitians facilitate this realistic, no nonsense approach to weight loss and improved health. This 12-week program provides a relaxed atmosphere where you learn, share, or just listen. It also includes: The Healthy… Read more →

Heartsaver CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking.  This course teaches skills with American Heart Association's research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the student's learning of skills. ***Class has… Read more →

Make your way to Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, on Thursday, Nov. 8 for the Mercy Auxiliary’s fifth annual Mistletoe Market.  Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public. Get your holiday shopping done early at this festive Auxiliary fundraiser.  More than 40 local vendors… Read more →

It's one thing to read about Mercy Birthplace. But to fully appreciate what we offer, you should take a personal tour.  See single-room maternity care in our BirthSuites. Also, see our nursery, Advanced Level II NICU and learn about the classes that are available. Plus, meet staff members who will care for you and your baby. They make Mercy Birthplace… Read more →

Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. September 12th through December 5th. A realistic, no nonsense approach to weight loss and improved health. Mercy Registered Dietitians facilitate this realistic, no nonsense approach to weight loss and improved health. This 12-week program provides a relaxed atmosphere where you learn, share, or just listen. It also includes: The Healthy… Read more →

The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is pleased to present the inaugural concert of the Together in Song chorus at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19.  The concert takes place in the Hallagan Education Center at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids. The Together in Song chorus consists of people living with… Read more →

The History Center’s Oral Histories LIVE! program will feature an interview with Herman Ginsberg on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6 pm at the Douglas Mansion. Herman has wonderful stories about his family’s jewelry store and the history of retail in Cedar Rapids—including during the holidays. Tickets are limited and you can get yours here: www.historycenter.org/oral-histories-live

Kick your holiday gift buying into high gear at the Holiday Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10 am to 2 pm. Find handmade gifts from local artisans and check out Jim Delong’s “Times of Our Lives: Cedar Rapids in the Good Old Days.” Books will be available for purchase and Jim will be on… Read more →