MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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In June 2020, twin brothers Harrison and Daxton were born at just 24 weeks and spent 118 days in the MercyOne Children’s...
07/25/2025

In June 2020, twin brothers Harrison and Daxton were born at just 24 weeks and spent 118 days in the MercyOne Children’s Hospital William and Josephine Norkaitis NICU. Their journey was filled with challenges—especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when family support was limited. But through it all, these miracle babies showed incredible strength—and so did their parents.

Today, we’re thrilled to share that the boys just celebrated their 5th birthday and are thriving! We are honored to have been part of Harrison and Daxton’s journey and are so proud of how far they’ve come.

Their mom, Elly, shared a heartfelt message of gratitude to our team: "The nurses were exceptional, I always felt my babies were in good hands."

Thank you to the entire NICU team for your dedication to our tiniest patients. Join us in celebrating these incredible twins and the care teams who help make miracles happen every day.

👉 Learn more about the care we provide at the MercyOne Children’s Hospital William and Josephine Norkaitis NICU. > https://bit.ly/3GqAEJS

🚌 The new school year is just around the corner!Start it off right with a well-child visit from Dr. Mustafa Eldadah at M...
07/23/2025

🚌 The new school year is just around the corner!

Start it off right with a well-child visit from Dr. Mustafa Eldadah at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care. Schedule your visit today! > https://bit.ly/3RxGBqV

HEAT ADVISORY TODAY! ☀️Summer heat can turn your car into a dangerous oven — fast! 🚗Check out this graphic to see how qu...
07/23/2025

HEAT ADVISORY TODAY! ☀️

Summer heat can turn your car into a dangerous oven — fast! 🚗Check out this graphic to see how quickly temperatures rise inside a vehicle.

Share to help raise awareness and save lives. https://bit.ly/4mMmGSP

🧪 Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you in the lab at MercyO...
07/23/2025

🧪 Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you in the lab at MercyOne.

Across Iowa, our lab professionals play a critical role in delivering timely, accurate results that support compassionate, quality care.

💚Ready to find your ONE reason? > https://bit.ly/43DkN3q

🚴‍♂️ Spotted at RAGBRAI 2025!Dr. Hughes and Dr. Hamilton from MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care are riding across Iowa, joini...
07/22/2025

🚴‍♂️ Spotted at RAGBRAI 2025!

Dr. Hughes and Dr. Hamilton from MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care are riding across Iowa, joining thousands in this iconic cycling event that celebrates community and endurance.

We’re proud to see our physicians engaging with the communities we serve in meaningful ways. https://bit.ly/3PZO4xR

Thinking about letting your child mow the lawn? 🚜 Make sure they’re ready—age, strength and training matter! Get expert ...
07/21/2025

Thinking about letting your child mow the lawn? 🚜 Make sure they’re ready—age, strength and training matter! Get expert tips on lawn mower safety. > https://bit.ly/3XKOQ62

MercyOne Children’s Hospital is celebrating 100 years of inpatient pediatric care at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center! > https://bit.ly/40CvRLm

MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines welcomes Jana Galbreath, ARNP-DNP!With experience in both rural family practi...
07/19/2025

MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines welcomes Jana Galbreath, ARNP-DNP!

With experience in both rural family practice and cardiology, she brings a well-rounded, personalized approach to patient care.

Outside of work, she enjoys attending her kids’ activities, traveling and reading. Learn more. > https://bit.ly/4ejdRw9

07/18/2025

Bethany grew up feeling like she was never enough struggling with body image, addiction and the pain of a broken home. Her substance use began with diet pills at 13 and spiraled into m**h use and deep emotional isolation.

But everything changed when she found MercyOne House of Mercy—a safe place where she could heal, grow and rediscover her worth. Through personalized, compassionate care, Bethany found recovery, reconnection with her children and a renewed sense of purpose.

Today, she’s working, parenting and planning family trips—living a life she once thought was out of reach.

Thanks to our community’s generosity, no one is ever turned away from House of Mercy due to inability to pay. Learn how you can support others like Bethany by donating today. > https://bit.ly/4l4117z

Cycling on RAGBRAI 🚴? Experts say this helps you from getting hurt.Suffering from foot or ankle pain? Find a MercyOne ex...
07/16/2025

Cycling on RAGBRAI 🚴? Experts say this helps you from getting hurt.

Suffering from foot or ankle pain? Find a MercyOne expert near you! > https://bit.ly/3Gwq2cF

Last week, MercyOne’s Maternal Transport Team was featured in the 2025 edition of InnovationIOWA Magazine by the Des Moi...
07/16/2025

Last week, MercyOne’s Maternal Transport Team was featured in the 2025 edition of InnovationIOWA Magazine by the Des Moines Business Record!

Representing MercyOne at the unveiling luncheon were Ryan Gochoel, Regional Emergency Transport Director, and Maria Nelson, Market Director of Women’s and Children’s Services.

👏 We’re proud to see our team’s dedication to maternal care recognized! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/44Dg9BJ

Meet Michele, one of our outstanding imaging professionals who has been part of the MercyOne family since 2019. Her dedi...
07/15/2025

Meet Michele, one of our outstanding imaging professionals who has been part of the MercyOne family since 2019. Her dedication helps bring clarity and confidence to every diagnosis.

We’re hiring for imaging roles across Iowa. Join a team where your skills are valued and your impact is clear. Learn more. > https://bit.ly/4jShKdy

June’s numbers are in—was your baby one of them?With spacious rooms, expert care and a focus on you, our birth center of...
07/15/2025

June’s numbers are in—was your baby one of them?

With spacious rooms, expert care and a focus on you, our birth center offers a safe, supported and special start to life. Schedule a tour and see the difference: MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center (https://bit.ly/4gqJPqn) | MercyOne West Des Moines Birth Center (https://bit.ly/4hzdH3I)

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MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic hospital campuses, with a total of 875 beds, along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Call us (515) 247-3121 For more than 100 years MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been an outstanding presence in the health care community of Iowa. The hospital has been recognized for its many firsts: the first permanent hospital in Des Moines; the first isotope laboratory in Polk County; the first heart transplant performed in Central Iowa, and the first hospital in the WORLD to have a bi-lateral cardiac catheterization laboratory.

In 1893 Des Moines’ population of 52,000 was growing quickly. On Dec. 8 of that year Mercy Hospital opened its doors at Hoyt Sherman Place on Woodland Avenue. The hospital had two private rooms and a ward for five patients. Patients were charged between $2.50 and $6 per day with an additional fee of two dollars to five dollars for surgery.

From this modest start by six nuns, MercyOne Des Moines has evolved into a $900 million, 802-bed medical center, located on two campuses with more than 7,000 employees. MercyOne was started by the Sisters of Mercy, an order founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. Sixteen years later the Sisters established the first hospital in the United States and, by the 1890s, had founded more than 30 hospitals in this country, including MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.