Your treatment team - Mercy Cancer Center Radiation Oncology - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy Cancer Center Radiation Oncology has a team of six experienced physicians, board certified in radiation oncology, from the top cancer centers in the world. Dr. Martens is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the Radiologic Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Medical Association, the Iowa Medical Society, the Polk County Medical Society, the Iowa Oncology Research ...
Transplant Resources - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
If you have additional questions about kidney transplantation at Mercy, please contact Transplant Services at (515) 247-4261. American Organ Transplant Association - The American Organ Transplant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping patients lead happy, productive lives by assisting them in obtaining and sustaining an organ transplant. National Kidney Foundation - The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., is a major voluntary health organization that seeks to prevent ...
Brain and Spine Neurosurgeons - Mercy Brain & Spine Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Affiliations: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons Affiliations: American College of Surgeons, American Association for Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons Affiliations: American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Association for Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Associated Institutions - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines University (DMU) provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become health care professionals dedicated to maintaining and restoring the health of their patients. Affirming its osteopathic commitment to meet basic health care needs, the University serves as a local, state and national resource for primary care physicians and associated health care providers. DMU offers education programs in medicine, allied health care services, health care administration and public ...
Links - Mercy Surgery Residency Program - Des Moines, Iowa
Important Links for Surgical Residents: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Lori Wahman Manager General Surgery Residency Program Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines 1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 643-2261
Meet the Medical Director - Mercy Center for Rehabilitative Medicine - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Kurt Smith, DO, is American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certified. He served his residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn., in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from 1993-1996. Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association.
Awards, Accreditations and Honors - Mercy Quality Data - About Mercy - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy was ranked fourth in the nation for overall medical care, first in the nation for cardiac care and second in the nation for respiratory care by The Delta Group’s CareChex® Medical Quality Rating System For the 10th year in a row, the National Research Corporation recognized Mercy as one of the nation’s top hospitals for quality and image with its 2008/09 Consumer Choice Award for the Des Moines metro area Mercy became the only central Iowa hospital to earn Cycle II Chest Pain ...
Robotic Surgeons
The surgeons listed below perform robotic surgery at Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines . If you are interested in learning more about robotic procedures or would like to schedule a consultation to see if you are a candidate for robotic surgery, please contact one of the physicians listed below. 411 Laurel Street, Ste A250
Sleep and chronic conditions
However, new methods for assessing and treating sleep disorders bring hope to the millions suffering from insufficient sleep. Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. Heart disease High blood pressure, stroke, coronary heart disease and heart arrhythmias have been found to be more common among those with sleep disorders.
Educational Tools - Mercy Ruan Neuroscience Center - Des Moines, Iowa
What You Need To Know About Stroke (PDF)* – This informative brochure provides you with stroke symptoms, risk factors and ways you can reduce your risk. Our educational resource nurses provide patient education, along with community education and awareness programs. Staff members work with the:
Participant FAQs - Clinical Trials - Higher Education and Research - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Clinical trials follow an orderly progression of steps (or phases) to take the medication or other type of treatment from discovery to approval by the Food and Drug Administration. During Phase 1, sufficient information about the drug’s pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effects should be obtained to permit the design of well-controlled, scientifically valid, Phase 2 studies. Phase 2 includes the controlled clinical studies conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug for a ...
CPR and Continuing Education - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy College of Health Sciences is one of the centers. Our goal is to increase the outreach of the American Heart Association (AHA) and Mercy College of Health Sciences throughout the community. We provide quality education training programs designed to promote wellness and save lives while meeting the needs of the community and industry.
SCA facts - Iowa Heart Center and Mercy - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, IA
SCA is not a heart attack, which is caused by a blocked vessel leading to loss of blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle. However, some people may experience SCA during a heart attack and a previous heart attack is a predictor of future risk. Sudden Cardiac Arrest risk assessment Are you at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Surgeons and Staff - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Before becoming the Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center manager in 2009, Jill was a nursing leader on one of Mercy's patient care floors. As Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center’s Mental Health Therapist, Jill provides individual counseling and group sessions for patients. Joyce joined Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center team in 2009 to teach pre- and post-surgical exercise classes and has since developed additional wellness classes through the Mercy Wellness Center specifically for ...
Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program - Program Information - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1993, then completed his family medicine residency at St. Vincent Family Practice Residency in Indianapolis in 1996. A graduate of Loyola Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University, Dr. White completed his family practice residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Dr. Batra joined the Mercy Family Medicine Residency faculty after serving as the associate director and director of Women and Children's Services in the...
Mercy West Lakes - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Community presentations are available upon request. Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes senior vice president & administrator, or Sheryl Barnes, associate administrator. Mercy West Lakes offers meeting rooms at no charge for community events, meetings or other uses.
Bariatric Surgery Benefits & Risks - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
The benefits of bariatric surgery begin shortly after the procedure. In addition to the risks associated with any major abdominal surgery, the fact that patients are severely obese increases risks to a higher level. QUICK INFO Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Insurance - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Coverage by insurance companies vary—some insurance companies will cover the charges associated with the surgery and the hospital stay, as well as the surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s fees. Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center staff will work directly with you and your health insurance carrier to obtain the maximum coverage for your procedure. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Frequently asked questions - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Later, the port allows the surgeon to adjust the inner surface of the LAP-BAND® System by adding or removing saline to inflate or deflate it. The LAP-BAND® is an inflatable and adjustable gastric band designed to induce weight loss. LAP-BAND® System patients should expect gradual but steady weight loss, approximately one to pounds per week on average, over the first year.
Narcolepsy - Mercy Sleep Center - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Narcolepsy is the uncontrollable desire for sleep or sudden attacks of sleep. Daytime sleepiness is the primary symptom of this condition. Three more unusual symptoms also associated with narcolepsy are: cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations.
