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Mercy Medical Center, UnityPoint Health, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa and Linn County Anesthesiologists Release Joint Statement

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced last week that health systems may begin working to resume some elective surgeries and procedures. Mercy Medical Center, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa and Linn County Anesthesiologists do not yet have definitive timelines to share for our community.  We can tell you, however,  that we are… Read more →

2020 PCI Art Show & Sale Postponed

The 2020 PCI Art Show & Sale, originally scheduled for June 13, is tentatively postponed until Saturday, Aug. 1. We will re-evaluate the ongoing COVID-19 situation as we get closer to the new date and determine if we will be able to hold a show in 2020. The show will not function under the original… Read more →

Gems of Hope: “Let’s Make Some Masks!”

FRIENDS! We are asking for all our sewing masters and novices to help us make masks for our community! Gems of Hope works hard to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families. Today, we are asking for your help to expand our mission to inspire HOPE in our community through much-needed fabric masks. We… Read more →

Mercy Opens Second Clinic Dedicated to Respiratory Illness

CEDAR RAPIDS (April 6, 2020) – Starting April 6, Mercy is establishing a second dedicated location to care for patients with respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Patients needing appointments or testing for respiratory illness – such as a cough, difficulty breathing, fever and runny nose – will be directed by their medical provider to either the… Read more →

Mercy kicks off mask-wearing initiative among employees and community

Protect Your Neighbor: Step Up, Mask Up  CEDAR RAPIDS (March 31, 2020) – Mercy Medical Center is kicking off an initiative to encourage its employees, and the community, to Step Up, Mask Up. The aim of the masking campaign is to encourage everyone in the community to wear a mask at all times when outside… Read more →

Mercy shifts site of respiratory clinic to increase patient capacity

CEDAR RAPIDS (March 30, 2020) – As local hospitals look to evolve and rapidly address community need in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy is shifting its respiratory clinic pilot site to MercyCare Marion at 3701 Katz Drive, effective Monday, March 30.  This change in location allows Mercy to serve additional members of the community… Read more →