MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Experts you trust for all your health and wellness needs. Need immediate help? Call 515-247-3121 (Des Moines) or 515-358-8000 (West Des Moines).
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In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

Abby, our emergency services dog, spreading love and sharing smiles wherever she goes. Happy Friday! Learn more about em...
01/10/2026

Abby, our emergency services dog, spreading love and sharing smiles wherever she goes. Happy Friday!

Learn more about emergency care at MercyOne. > https://bit.ly/3Wfl5JF

Feeling the winter blues? Shorter days and less sunlight can affect your mood—but is it just the blues or Seasonal Affec...
01/09/2026

Feeling the winter blues? Shorter days and less sunlight can affect your mood—but is it just the blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Learn the signs and how to feel better! → https://bit.ly/4rJvZWe

Snaps and claps to our ROSE Award winner Andrea!"Andrea exemplifies what it means to have a servant's heart. She masterf...
01/08/2026

Snaps and claps to our ROSE Award winner Andrea!

"Andrea exemplifies what it means to have a servant's heart. She masterfully manages chaos, sets a standard of excellence for her unit, and is truly a blessing to this organization and the patients we serve."

Nominate someone for the ROSE award today. > https://bit.ly/3Mh218i

Many areas are experiencing higher-than-usual volumes partly due to an increase in influenza cases. If you’re sick or in...
01/07/2026

Many areas are experiencing higher-than-usual volumes partly due to an increase in influenza cases. If you’re sick or injured and unsure where to go, choosing the right care location can help you get the care you need—when you need it.

Find a MercyOne location near you: https://bit.ly/2T5zaf3

🤔 Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: What’s the Difference? These two procedures may seem similar, but they achieve d...
01/07/2026

🤔 Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: What’s the Difference?

These two procedures may seem similar, but they achieve different goals. Discover which one may be right for you. > https://bit.ly/3JDpzHe

01/06/2026

The primary treatment for frostbite is rapid rewarming—but only if there’s no chance of refreezing. Why does that matter? A MercyOne emergency care expert explains.

Find your nearest MercyOne Emergency Care location: https://bit.ly/3Wfl5JF

SONOGRAPHERS: Earn up to $20K in sign-on bonuses at MercyOne! 💚Yes, you read that right — and it’s real. MercyOne is hir...
01/06/2026

SONOGRAPHERS: Earn up to $20K in sign-on bonuses at MercyOne! 💚

Yes, you read that right — and it’s real. MercyOne is hiring sonographers across Iowa and welcoming all experience levels, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore openings today: https://bit.ly/44H2sCz

Celebrating Community Impact in 2025: Diabetes Awareness and ScreeningDid you know 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes—and mos...
01/05/2026

Celebrating Community Impact in 2025: Diabetes Awareness and Screening

Did you know 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes—and most don’t know it? Early detection can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes.

Thanks to a $10,000 Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, we hosted 7 community events offering education and screenings:
✅ 86 people completed the ADA/CDC risk test (72% scored high risk)
✅ 90 HbA1c screenings performed—over half showed prediabetes range

Those at risk received resources and referrals, including our Prevent T2 Program, a yearlong lifestyle change program.

Learn more about diabetes prevention at MercyOne: https://bit.ly/49ZjrkA

01/03/2026

At just 7 years old, Griffin said goodbye to antacids, bland diets and sleepless nights—thanks to life-changing pediatric surgery for severe gastric reflux at MercyOne. Today, he's thriving. Read his story. > https://bit.ly/40fhLjI

🎉👶 Introducing the first baby of 2026 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center—welcome, baby Kaiya!Baby Kaiya made his gran...
01/02/2026

🎉👶 Introducing the first baby of 2026 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center—welcome, baby Kaiya!

Baby Kaiya made his grand entrance at 4:56 a.m. on New Year’s Day, born to proud parents Kinsley and Ryan, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces.

Join us in congratulating this sweet family and giving Kaiya a warm welcome to the world—and to 2026! https://bit.ly/4gqJPqn

01/02/2026

Ready to take your RN skills to the next level? Join our Patient Logistics Transfer Center team and make an impact on the front lines — from behind the scenes!

✅ Full-time | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts
✅ Coordinate patient transfers across Iowa
✅ Work in a calm, off-site setting while driving critical decisions

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love problem-solving and want a role where every call matters, this is your opportunity! 👉 Apply today and help us keep care moving forward: https://bit.ly/4aGnd5h

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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.