4th Tuesday of each month 6:45 to 8 p.m. Katz Cardiovascular Conference Room Ground floor, Mercy Medical Center Join other caregivers of Dementia/Alzheimer’s patients. The first 15-20 minutes is focused on an educational speaker, with the remainder of the time designated for conversation/sharing among the evening’s participants. No registration required. For more information, call Amanda Pins… 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 →

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Noon, join Downtown Cedar Rapids' Healthiest State initiative in front of City Hall on First Street for a walk & tailgate that ends in Greene Square. This short, fun event is designed for you to move, connect and get back to the office. Walkers can have lunch, socialize and enjoy… Read more →

Mercy Medical Center and Alliant Energy are joining forces to light the night pink on Thursday, October 4.  The Power of Pink event will mark the arrival of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — October — with a lighting ceremony, fireworks, live music and giveaways to promote awareness and early detection. The Hall-Perrine Cancer Center,… Read more →

Who: Women, men and children are welcome What: Women’s and Men’s 5K Run Women’s and Men’s 5K Walk Family Fun Walk When: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Opening ceremonies at 7:45 a.m. 5K Run begins at 8 a.m.; 5K Walk & Family Fun Walk immediately following Where: Start at Mercy Medical Center on 10th Street SE at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Restrictions: For… Read more →

The Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska hosts an epilepsy support group to families and caregivers affected by seizures. The support group, which has speakers and snacks, is held on the 2ndWednesday of every other month (on the even months) at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center in the Katz Conference Room, located… 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 →

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 →