In 1879, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Dubuque at the request of Bishop John Hennessy to launch a healing ministry now known as Mercy Medical Center.  Today, Mercy–Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, with the most comprehensive cardiology center in the area and the only level II regional neonatal intensive care unit.  Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, cancer care, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services.  Mercy operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, Mercy was the 134th hospital in the country to be designated a Magnet® hospital, the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.  Also accredited by The Joint Commission, Mercy–Dubuque is a member of Mercy Health Network in Iowa and of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.

Our mission

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our vision

A cohesive team providing confident care for the people in the communities we serve, with an unrelenting focus on top performance in quality, safety, and service.

Our Values

Integrity
We are faithful to who we say we are.

Commitment to the Poor
We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially the most vulnerable.

Compassion
Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another’s joy and sorrow.

Excellence
Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.

Justice
We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of the Earth.

Stewardship
We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.