At 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, join the Corridor Business Journal to hear from several speakers including "The Future of UI Health Care" with keynote speaker, Dr. J. Brooks Jackson, Vice President for Medical Affairs & Dean, Carver College of Medicine & UI Health Care. This annual event invites health care… Read more →
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in this country, but it is preventable and treatable if caught early. March is designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by the American Cancer Society. To help raise awareness and promote prevention of the disease, Mercy’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center is offering an… Read more →
The Grant Wood Studio will be reopening for the season! Grant Wood lived and worked in the studio at 810 Second Ave.SE, from 1924 through 1935. Visitors can see the decorative details and craftsmanship that went into transforming the loft into a studio, performance space and living quarters. Visitors also can stand in the very… 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 always seems too early, until it's too late. Learn more about hospice and palliative care by attending the MedQuarter’s Speak Up Event. APRIL 16 at First Lutheran Church, 1000 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Presentation on Hospice and Palliative Care PRESENTATION: Cedar Rapids physicians Ken Cearlock, MD, and James Bell,… Read more →
Join cyclists from across the community for a week-long celebration of special events! MONDAY, MAY 14 Mayor’s Bike Ride and Proclamation 7:00 a.m. Red’s Public House (112 2nd St SE) $5 Breakfast burritos and free coffee for cyclists! Bike to the Ballpark 6:35 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bike to Veteran’s Memorial Stadium and cheer… Read more →
Demonstrating that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a realtity. Join us for ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a live performance by local musician, Marcy Each. The free event is open to the community and all are welcome to attend and celebrate! www.hallperrinecancercenter.org
Reflect with us on the flood of 2008 and how it helped shape Mercy's enduring commitment to Cedar Rapids. Immediately following a brief program, Sr. Susan O'Connor will offer a blessing of the hands as was done 10 years ago when we embarked on the journey to rebuild. Download the full for more information.
Join us Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for one-of-a-kind and original art show and sale by local artists including sketches, paintings, photography, jewelry and more! PCI Medical Pavilion 202 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids
Join the Friends of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation in preserving our history and celebrating our best, on Saturday, June 23 at 12:30 for a FREE Preservation Showcase Event, starting in the courtyard of the Historic Ausadie Building, 845 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. 1-3 p.m. - Meet and Greet Join the members of the non-profit,… Read more →
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Family Practice/Specialty Care Now will again this year offer walk-in sports participation physicals for area youth, grades 7 – 12. Physicals will be offered on a walk-in basis on the following dates: 5-7 pm, Tuesday, June 26 5-7 pm, Tuesday, July 24 9-11 am, Saturday, July 28 5-7 pm, Tuesday, Aug.… Read more →
Sister organizations Mercy Medical Center, Mount Mercy University and the Catherine McAuley Center are embarking on a new tradition to continue spreading mercy in our community. Circle the City with Mercy is a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization coming together on Friday, July 20, near the anniversary date marking when the… Read more →
