Mercy Cedar Rapids releases 2016-2017 annual report

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has released its 2016-2017 annual report, demonstrating the enduring commitment of  the hospital and clinics to successfully transform throughout the past 117 years to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs of its patients and the community.

Mercy has, once again, been acknowledged with many quality awards and other recognitions as a result of executing a strong strategic plan, adding committed providers and new services, achieving solid financial results, and delivering exemplary healthcare.

Several notable accomplishments from the past year include:

• Mercy received the state’s approval to start an open heart surgery program, allowing the hospital to address the growing need for this life-saving care in Cedar Rapids.
• Mercy was named among the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals for the 9^th consecutive year.
• Mercy Urology Clinic opened to build upon eastern Iowa’s excellent urologists.
• Mercy accepted the Planetree Gold Designation award for its person-centered care.
• MercyCare Prairie Creek opened to expand access to care on the city’s southwest side.
• Mercy became the first hospital in Eastern Iowa to use the robotic-arm assisted surgery system by Mako™ for partial knee and total hip replacements.
• The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy celebrated 10 years of compassionate care.
• Hiawatha Medical Park opened, providing greater access to care.

Visit www.mercycare.org/annual-report to read the full community report of fiscal year achievements.