Mercy Iowa City was established in 1873, by four Sisters of Mercy. Today, Mercy is an acute care community hospital and regio ... nal referral center for southeast Iowa, providing a full range of medical services at the hospital and through 27 primary and specialty care clinics. Mercy's downtown campus includes the hospital, medical office building and cancer center. Mercy is accredited by The Joint Commission. Recent Awards: The Center of Distinction Award was given to Mercy Wound and Vein Center by Healogics, the nation's leading and largest wound care management company. Mercy is one of only two hospitals in the state of Iowa to receive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 10 consecutive years (2008-2017). In 2017, Mercy Iowa City was recognized as top 10% in nation for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement Care by Healthgrades. Mercy, in partnership with Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, is the only hospital in the state of Iowa to receive Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ and the Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in 2017. For more recognition honors visit: http://www.mercyiowacity.org/mercy-recognitions Disclaimer: By interacting with Mercy Iowa City or any of its affiliates on social media, you acknowledge and agree that you may be voluntarily sharing aspects of your personal health information on a public forum. Federal and state laws protecting the privacy of your personal health information may not be applicable. Questions about medical concerns must be answered by your physician. Mercy Iowa City will not respond to specific medical inquiries regarding a patient's condition or disease via social media. Any information you receive through Mercy Iowa City social media sites do not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis, treatment or cure. For more information regarding the use and disclosure of your personal health information on Mercy Iowa City social media sites, please contact 319-358-3328. read more