Maps, Directions and Parking - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
For driving directions, parking information and maps of Mercy Medical Center — Des Moines, click the links below or at the left or call the Mercy Information Desk at (515) 643-4160. Des Moines-area Facilities – A map showing the locations of Mercy facilities around the greater Des Moines area. Central Campus Map – A map showing the facilities located on Mercy Medical Center Central Campus located at 1111 6th Avenue in downtown Des Moines.
Risk Factors and Prevention - Iowa Heart Center and Mercy - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
As many as 75 percent of people who die of SCA show signs of a previous heart attack, while eighty percent have signs of coronary artery disease. People at highest risk for SCA have ejection fractions of less than 40%, combined with ventricular tachycardia, an abnormally fast heart rate in the lower chambers of the heart. QUICK INFO The Mercy Heart Rhythm Center offers a full range of services appropriate for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
Site Search - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
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East Tower Commercial
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Ultrasound - Mercy Medical Imaging Services - Des Moines, Iowa
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Angels of Mercy - Mercy Foundation - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
During your time at Mercy, did a nurse, physician or other staff member go above and beyond to provide exceptional care? If you are grateful for care received, consider showing your appreciation by making a gift through Angels of Mercy. QUICK INFO To make a donation to Angels of Mercy, please contact the Mercy Foundation at (515) 247-3248.
Quality Data - About Mercy - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
In this section, you will find information and quantitative data about the quality care provided at Mercy Medical Center — Des Moines. Quality data are measurements that reflect the level of care we provide. The data shows how Mercy compares in relation to national data, local data and accepted standards of care.
Mercy Wound Treatment Center - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
The Mercy Wound Treatment Center is designed to treat individuals with chronic wounds that have not responded to traditional treatment. At the Mercy Wound Treatment Center, patients have access to wound treatment specialists who offer comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment for slow-healing wounds and sores. The Mercy Wound Treatment Center, which also houses the Ambulatory Infusion Center and Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, is located on the first floor of Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines...
Web Nursery - Mercy Women & Infants' Center - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, iowa
Mercy is pleased to introduce Bella Baby Photography to capture newborn's first photos. A professional photographer will photograph your baby and post the photos online. Bella Baby photographs captures that special moment that is a once in a lifetime memory for you and your newborn baby.
OPTIFAST Program - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Our OPTIFAST and OPTITRIM programs provide serious solutions for weight loss. 18 weeks Phase 1: Active Weight Loss (weeks 1-12) You'll consume OPTIFAST meal replacement products while being monitored weekly by our physician or nurse practitioner. OPTITRIM® OPTITRIM is a multi-disciplinary program for weight management that combines a calorie-controlled approach to weight reduction with the integration of nutrition education, behavior modification and activity promotion.
OPTIFAST Program - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Our OPTIFAST and OPTITRIM programs provide serious solutions for weight loss. 18 weeks Phase 1: Active Weight Loss (weeks 1-12) You'll consume OPTIFAST meal replacement products while being monitored weekly by our physician or nurse practitioner. OPTITRIM® OPTITRIM is a multi-disciplinary program for weight management that combines a calorie-controlled approach to weight reduction with the integration of nutrition education, behavior modification and activity promotion.
OPTIFAST Program - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Our OPTIFAST and OPTITRIM programs provide serious solutions for weight loss. 18 weeks Phase 1: Active Weight Loss (weeks 1-12) You'll consume OPTIFAST meal replacement products while being monitored weekly by our physician or nurse practitioner. Six, nine or 12 weeks, depending on the amount of desired weight-loss During the program, you'll be weighed weekly and attend class that covered behavior modification, exercise and nutrition.
Gastric Sleeve
Sleeve gastrectomy–also known as a gastric sleeve procedure–can be described as a middle-of-the-road approach to surgical weight loss. With a gastric sleeve, there is no reliance on a device to perform flawlessly to ensure the weight loss, as there is with a gastric band. Patients undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure normally require only a one-night hospital stay.
Graduates - Mercy Surgery Residency Program - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
All of our graduates have opportunities for surgery practice and/or fellowship programs. The most recent board certification rate for our program was 100 percent. 2010 Graduates Dominic Formaro, D.O.
Lymphedema Therapy
Women treated for breast cancer who have had lymph nodes removed may be at risk for a particular kind of arm swelling, known as lymphedema. If the remaining lymph vessels cannot remove enough fluid and waste products, then it may build up causing swelling or lymphedema. Tammee instructs classes at the YMCA Healthy Living Center™ on the Mercy Wellness Campus in Clive, including a weekly Aquatic Lymphedema Exercise Class, a gentle aerobic Lebed Healthy Steps Exercise Class and she offers a ...
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?
Level One Heart Attack Protocol - Mercy Heart Hospital - Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy's Level 1 Heart Attack Protocol evolved from the need to connect rural areas with this level of treatment. The program relies on a high degree of collaboration between community hospitals and the Mercy Heart Hospital. The average time from patient arrival in the Emergency Department at Mercy to primary coronary intervention (PCI) is among the best in the nation, with Mercy’s average being 55 minutes.
Heart Failure Clinic - Iowa Heart and Mercy - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
The Mercy Heart Failure Clinic is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to meeting the specialized needs of adult patients and families with heart failure. QUICK INFO For more information about the Mercy Heart Failure Clinic, please call (515) 643-2775. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports Mercy performs among the nation’s best hospitals when it comes to caring for heart failure patients.
Mercy Gift House Flowers - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
The Gift House & Flowers offers a variety of gifts, fresh flowers, plants, greeting cards, magazines, toiletries, sundries and more. Located in Mercy’s Main Lobby, the shop is staffed by employees and volunteers who can assemble and deliver a gift to any Mercy patient. Select your gift*, fill out the ordering information and we'll deliver your selection right away to the patient's room during Gift Shop hours.
Gift Shops & e-Cards (gifts) - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy Gift House & Flowers – Gift Shop staff and volunteers can assemble and deliver a gift to any Mercy patient. The Mercy Gift Shops are sponsored by the Mercy Auxiliary of Central Iowa. Little Miracles Lactation Boutique – The Little Miracles Lactation Boutique, a full-service lactation boutique, is located on Level 2 of Mercy's East Tower.
