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Mercyhealth Cardiologists Successfully Implant ‘World’s Smallest Pacemaker’ in Patient
ROCKFORD, Illinois—A new medical device about the size of a large vitamin and as lightweight as a penny is changing the face of cardiac care for patients with an irregular heartbeat. On August 2, the first Medtronic Micra Leadless Pacemaker was ...
House of Mercy to Host Monthly Volunteer Open House
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin—The House of Mercy Homeless Center, 320 Lincoln St., Janesville, will host a volunteer open house on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. The next open house is Tuesday, August 21. Guests will enjoy a facility ...
Mercyhealth at Home Earns “Best Superior Performer” for Patient Satisfaction
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin—Mercyhealth at Home-Janesville recently received Strategic Healthcare Programs’ (SHP) Best Superior Performer award for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all clients in 2017. This marks the second consecutive year it has ...
Mercyhealth to Host August Job Fair for Riverside and Rockton Avenue Campuses
ROCKFORD, Illinois¾As Mercyhealth continues to grow, it is seeking employee/partners for open positions at Mercyhealth Hospital–Rockton Avenue and its new Riverside hospital and medical campus, opening in January 2019. “We are excited to grow for the health and well-being of the ...
Mercyhealth Becomes the Only State-Designated Children’s Hospital in the Northern Illinois Region
Effective July 1, Mercyhealth became the only state-designated children’s hospital in the northern Illinois region. Mercyhealth earned this designation from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) because of the wide spectrum of children’s services it provides through ...
Crusader Partners
Since January 2017, Crusader Community Health and Mercyhealth have partnered to provide the highest level of care available for mothers and babies in the Rockford area. Listen to our providers discuss the success of the partnership for our patients. We are ...
Mercyhealth Cancer Center Receives Donation from Subaru Fundraiser
Subaru Loves to Care initiative gives blankets, craft kits for patients JANESVILLE, Wisconsin - Mercyhealth Cancer Center in Janesville was a recipient of this year’s Subaru Loves to Care initiative, a charitable arm of the Subaru Love Promise. Janesville Subaru is ...
Mercyhealth Dedicates Donation to Rotary Gardens in Honor of Board Member
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin ⎯ Mercyhealth joined community supporters at Rotary Botanical Gardens’ public dedication to showcase its new 8,500 square-foot Wellness Garden. The Wellness Garden is designed to maximize engagement of the senses, provide special programming, and promote healthy living, all while ...
Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program Graduates 6 Physicians
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin – On Friday, June 22, at 6 pm inside The Armory located at 10 S. High Street, Janesville, six doctors graduated from the Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program. It is a community-based, three-year program in Janesville, WI, which ...
Mercyhealth Development Foundation Accepting Autism Support Fund Applications Until July 31
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wisconsin¾Mercyhealth Development Foundation is accepting grant applications for its Autism Support Fund (ASF). ASF offers financial assistance for families who live with or care for children with autism. To qualify, all applicants must present documentation of a verified diagnosis ...
