Level II ACS Verified Pediatric and Level II ACS Verified Adult Trauma Center
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center provides multidisciplinary, trauma-informed care to optimize patient outcomes and experiences while serving together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve.
As a Level 2 Trauma Center, we offer comprehensive injury care from prevention to rehabilitation, with 24/7 trauma surgeon coverage and immediate access to various specialties including emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and critical care.
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best lives. The system’s more than 230 clinics, medical centers, hospitals and care locations are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Today, the nonprofit health system generates more than $3.8 billion in combined revenue and employs more than 22,000 colleagues. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne is a member of Trinity Health (based in Livonia, Michigan) – one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic health care systems in the nation. Learn more at MercyOne.org.
Trauma Survivor Network since October 2024!
Trauma Care Facilities in Iowa Map: Trauma Care Facilities in Iowa | Health & Human Services
TSN Coordinator
Tara Taylor
Address 1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Telephone 515-643-2084
Email
[email protected]
Website www.mercyone.org
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2025 – The entire month of May is focused on raising awareness for trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here .
National Trauma Survivors Day!
May 21, 2025- The 3rd Wednesday in May is National Trauma Survivors Day! We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here.
NextSteps Online
Ongoing – The NextSteps program is a free 6-week self management course designed to recognize that YOU play the most important role in your recovery. based on the principles of self-management. It uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment. NextSteps teaches you the skills to become an active self manager of your health and your life. Learn more here.
MercyOne Social Media Links
Follow up on our Social Media Channels
MercyOne Website: http://mercyone.org
Facebook: Facebook
Instagram: MercyOne (@mercyone_iowa) • Instagram photos and videos
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Community Resources
On with Life: On With Life – Inpatient and Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation In Ankeny, IA
Madonna Rehab: Home Page – Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
Mercy Acute Rehab (MAR): MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
ChildServe: ChildServe helps children with healthcare needs. | Des Moines, IA
Clive Behavioral Health: Clive Behavioral Health Hospital | Clive, Iowa
Behavioral Health Services: MercyOne House of Mercy Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines
National Trauma Resources
American Trauma Society: American Trauma Society
Society of Trauma Nursing: Home
Pediatric Trauma Society: PTS – Welcome
Brain Injury Alliance: Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 24/7 #833-599-3733 The Difference Between the National Human Trafficking Hotline & Rescue America — Rescue America