Fun and Safe Family Vacations
There is a lot to be checked off our to-do lists before going on vacation: making reservations, packing, shopping for new swim suits, making arrangements for pets…
Your Health Matters Blog | Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
5 Healthy Energy-Boosting Tips
We’ve all had those moments when we feel like we don’t have enough energy to make it through the day. Quite often unfortunately, we turn to…
How to Deal with Parenting Lows
Raising children is blissful. It is joyous. And it is a heck of a lot of fun. But it is also stressful. At times, it is…
Hepatitis C: Know the Facts
Millions of people in the United States have hepatitis C, although many will never show any signs or symptoms of the disease. Check out this infographic…
Tips for Gardening with Children
Creating a garden is a wonderful way to involve your whole family in a healthy, enjoyable hobby. Gardening has been shown to have many physical and…
History of Nursing Caps at Mercy – Infographic
Nursing caps have a long and storied history in the medical field and are still widely recognized as an international symbol for the nursing profession. So…
Things to Know About Pet Allergies
People love their pets. According to the 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, more than 43 million households own a dog and more than 36…
When it comes to a stroke, Time=Brain
Many of us think that strokes are one of those things that only happen to other people. You may be surprised know- one out of six…
Mercy Legacy – Sister Mary Zita
Sister Mary Zita Brennan, known as Mercy’s “baby sister,” was born to a poor Kilkenny family on a cold, damp St. Patrick’s Day. A premature baby,…
The Importance of Saying “No” – A blog post about being happier.
It’s an understatement to say modern life is busy. When elementary school students have just as busy schedules as their overworked parents and social calendars include…