Press Releases

Mercyhealth Welcomes the Return of Dr. Kevin Kozak as Chief of Radiation Oncology
Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome the return of Kevin Kozak, MD, PhD, as Chief of Radiation Oncology at Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Janesville. Dr. Kozak is dedicated to treating and educating patients in the most comprehensive way possible. “I believe that decisions to ...
Mercyhealth honors organ donors and the lives they save during National Donate Life Month
In observance of National Donate Life Month this April, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville will raise a Donate Life flag at 10:08 am on Friday, April 22 to honor the organ, tissue and eye donors who gave the gift of ...

Mercynaries to perform in Docs Who Rock
Mercynaries, a band made up of primarily Mercyhealth doctors and partners, is scheduled to perform at Docs Who Rock, which will be held Saturday, April 23, 6-9 pm, at the Janesville Performing Arts Center. Docs Who Rock is an annual ...
Mercyhealth accepts Jets check to Stick It to Cancer
Mercyhealth is honored and grateful to accept a check for $6,500 from the Janesville Jets ice hockey team. The monetary donation represents proceeds collected during the Jets’ Stick It to Cancer weekend in March. During the games, Jets players wore special ...
Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside to raise flag in honor of organ and tissue donation
To honor organ, tissue and eye donors, Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital, along with Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, will hold a flag raising ceremony at 2 pm, Monday, April 4 at 8201 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford. The ...
Mercyhealth among top-rated hospitals for patient experience
Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth has been named a top-rated hospital for patient experience, as reported by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list was compiled from the CMS reporting of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores. The ...
Mercyhealth Development Foundation Accepting Autism Support Fund Applications
Mercyhealth Development Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its 2022 Autism Support Fund (ASF) second quarter grant cycle. ASF offers financial assistance for families who live with or care for children with autism. To qualify, all applicants must present documentation ...
Mercyhealth Development Foundation Announces 2022 Golf Play Day Proceeds to Benefit Winnebago and Rock County EMS
The Mercyhealth Development Foundation invites you to Golf for a Good Cause on Friday, May 13, at its annual Golf Play Day. This year’s event will be held at the Beloit Club, 2327 S. Riverside Dr., Beloit. Proceeds from this year’s ...
Mercyhealth announces the expansion of a third floor on the Michael Berry Building
To accommodate a growing need, Mercyhealth announces a 30,000 square-foot expansion by adding a third floor on the Michael Berry Building. The building bears the name of Sister Michael Berry, the administrator of the then stand-alone Mercy Hospital. Sister Michael ...
Jets Join Mercyhealth to Stick it to Cancer
The Janesville Jets and Mercyhealth are proud to announce their continued partnership with the Stick it to Cancer weekend, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, versus the Springfield Jr. Blues. The Jets will wear special Stick it to ...