CEDAR RAPIDS (Wed., May 16, 2012) – The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy has been serving eastern Iowa patients and their families with compassionate, end-of-life care for five years.  The Hospice House is marking this milestone with a public open house and refreshments on Wednesday, May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m.  The Hospice...
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Mercy Webinar Thursday, May 17, noon to 1 p.m. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. Robert Barry, M.D., dermatologist, will discuss common skin cancers, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Tune in live to this Webinar, originating at Mercy...
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  American Association of Critical-Care Nurses  (AACN) recognizes and salutes the dedicated nursing professionals who care for critically ill patients and their families. In honor of their efforts, May is designated National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month. This observance is an excellent time to pause to celebrate and recognize the dedication and commitment...
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Observances mark 175th anniversary of Archdiocese of Dubuque CEDAR RAPIDS (Thurs., May 3, 2012) – Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will be one of four Catholic healthcare organizations in Iowa to simultaneously participate in a celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque on Mon., May 7 at 2 p.m.  The...
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Misuse of Prescription Drugs Thursday, May 10, noon to 1 p.m. Live Webinar   The use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes (most commonly to “party” or “get high”) has become a serious problem in today’s society.   Join Mercy Medical Center’s online Webinar, and Shawn Stepp, LMHC, CADC, Program Coordinator at Mercy’s Sedlacek...
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MARION, IA – MercyCare Community Physicians announces the addition of Thomas Serbousek, MD, to its medical staff.  Dr. Serbousek will begin seeing patients on May 7 at the new MercyCare Marion Urgent Care clinic. The urgent care clinic will operate in a joint space with MercyCare Marion, an established family practice clinic, located at...
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  The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy has been serving serving patients and their families with end-of-life care for five years.  The Hospice House is marking this milestone with a public open house on Wed., May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m.  The Hospice House is located at 315 18th Ave., Hiawatha.     The Hospice House...
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ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENING EVENT WHEN:     Thurs., April 26, 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE:   Hall Perrine Cancer Center, Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids WHO:       Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Ear, Nose & Throat •             Dr. Ryan Dempewolf •             Dr. Jeffrey Krivit •             Dr. Mary Susan Pruzinsky With oral cancer on the...
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A bronze sculpture depicting the likeness of Catherine McAuley, the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, now stands proudly just outside Mercy Medical  Center‘s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, in Cedar Rapids.   The statue, with outstretched hands, was created to greet and offer comfort and hope to patients and families who come to the center for care. The...
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TIA’s (Transient Ischemic Attacks) are not mini-strokes but warning signs that in 20% of people a major stroke may occur the next day or within 3 months.  Join Diane Hander, Stroke Coordinator at Mercy Medical Center, to learn what to do for TIA and stroke, and why 911 should be on your speed dial!...
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