The Current Trends in Mental Health conference will be held on October 2, 2019  from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Mariott hotel in Cedar Rapids, IA. A keynote presentation will feature Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., MNM entitled "Aspiring to a Zero Suicide Mindset: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know." Registration online opens August… Read more →

https://www.mercycare.org/events/event-search-results/?TermId=23354338-5403-de11-a3b8-0019b9f338ae Throughout the months of October and November: Caregiver Massages The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, IA, offers 10-minute chair massages for all family caregivers. Chair Yoga for Caregivers and Care Receivers A class for caregivers hosted by the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Compassionate Touch for Caregivers Join the Family Caregivers… Read more →

Join us as communities across Iowa support the Healthiest State Initiative! This fun event is designed to get people together for a 25-minute walk. Participants enjoy socializing over a complimentary lunch provided by AARP Iowa and tailgate-style entertainment. Meet in front of City Hall (101 First Street SE) and walk to Greene Square. Bike share… Read more →

By participating in the Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer, you're helping to support free mammograms, as well as breast-care and gynecological services, for area individuals in need through the Especially for You Fund. Registration for the 29th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is open! Register now to join us on Sunday, October 6. Volunteers… Read more →

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 is right for you. Due to space… Read more →

It's one thing to read about Mercy Birthplace. But, to fully appreciate what we offer, take a personal tour. See single-room maternity care in our 100% NICU-equipped birth suites, learn about pregnancy classes and tour Mercy Pediatric Clinic, if you'd like. Plus, meet staff members who will care for you and your baby. They make… Read more →

Join us for our FREE CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Thursday, October 10 from 3:00-5:00pm at Care Pro Health Services, 402 10th St. SE, Ste. 600. Bring your CPAP/BiPAP machine with you! We will check: pressure settings, tubing & filter. We will even replace your disposable filter. Walk-ins and questions welcome! Save 20% on PAP accessories during… Read more →

It's one thing to read about Mercy Birthplace. But, to fully appreciate what we offer, take a personal tour. See single-room maternity care in our 100% NICU-equipped birth suites, learn about pregnancy classes and tour Mercy Pediatric Clinic, if you'd like. Plus, meet staff members who will care for you and your baby. They make… Read more →

https://www.mercycare.org/events/event-search-results/?TermId=23354338-5403-de11-a3b8-0019b9f338ae Throughout the month: Caregiver Massages The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, IA, offers 10-minute chair massages for all family caregivers. Chair Yoga for Caregivers and Care Receivers A class for caregivers hosted by the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Compassionate Touch for Caregivers Join the Family Caregivers Center in learning how… 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 →