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# Mercy Medical Center: Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL

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## Posts
- [Celebrating Excellence Across Prime Illinois: Our Journey Forward](https://mercymedcenter.com/celebrating-excellence-across-prime-illinois-our-journey-forward/): Please click here to read the latest edition of Our Journey Forward featuring national recognitions, associate achievements, learning opportunities, and community highlights from across Prime Illinois hospitals.
- [Mercy Medical Center Earns “A” Grades in Four Categories on  Lown Institute’s Hospitals Index](https://mercymedcenter.com/mercy-medical-center-earns-a-grades-in-four-categories-on-lown-institutes-hospitals-index/): (AURORA, IL) July 31, 2026 – Mercy Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has earned “A” grades in four areas on the Lown Institute’s 2026–27 Hospitals Index. The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health.  Out of more than 3,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide, Mercy Medical Center stands out for its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care.
- [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://mercymedcenter.com/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments.
- [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://mercymedcenter.com/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health.
- [One Year Strong: Prime Healthcare Celebrates Major Milestones Across Illinois Hospitals](https://mercymedcenter.com/one-year-strong-prime-healthcare-celebrates-major-milestones-across-illinois-hospitals/): Please click here to read Our Journey Forward – Illinois One-Year Anniversary Edition. This special edition celebrates the first anniversary of Illinois hospitals and highlights a year of clinical progress, community engagement, and national recognitions across the region.
- [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://mercymedcenter.com/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of care. Their expertise and commitment to safety ensure our patients receive care that is timely, safe, and compassionate.
- [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://mercymedcenter.com/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Mercy Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body wellness so you can live fully and confidently. Often called the body’s engine, your heart works nonstop, pumping life-sustaining blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every cell.
- [Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months](https://mercymedcenter.com/why-strong-emergency-medical-services-matter-during-winter-months/): Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for community safety.
- [Aurora’s Mercy Medical Center Named to Gold-Level on IDPH’s Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll](https://mercymedcenter.com/auroras-mercy-medical-center-named-to-gold-level-on-idphs-acute-care-antimicrobial-stewardship-honor-roll/): AURORA, IL, (NOVEMBER 18, 2025) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has named Mercy Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, to its Gold-Level Honor Roll for Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship. Fewer than 20% of all Illinois hospitals have achieved this recognition by implementing all six of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) Priorities for Hospital Core Element Implementation.
- [Healthgrades Names Mercy Medical Center a 2026 Leader in Specialty Care](https://mercymedcenter.com/healthgrades-names-mercy-medical-center-a-2026-leader-in-specialty-care/): – October 29, 2025 – Mercy Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family, announced today that it has earned multiple distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, one of the nation’s most trusted sources for identifying top hospitals and physicians based on quality and patient outcomes. Among its 2026 recognitions, Mercy received the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award, placing it among the Top 10% in the nation for Overall Pulmonary Services, and the Healthgrades Outpatient Prostate Surgery Excellence Award, ranking among the Top 10% in the nation for two consecutive years (2025–2026).
- [Mercy Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Care](https://mercymedcenter.com/mercy-medical-center-earns-national-recognition-for-excellence-in-geriatric-emergency-care/): AURORA, IL (Oct 1, 2025) – Mercy Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family has been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) with a Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA), affirming the hospital’s commitment to providing specialized, compassionate care for older adults in the community. With this national accreditation, it underscores Mercy’s commitment to advancing care for older adults. This recognition also makes Mercy Medical Center the only hospital serving the Aurora region to achieve this national geriatric care accreditation.
- [Mercy Medical Center Introduces Innovative ER Scheduling Tool](https://mercymedcenter.com/mercy-medical-center-introduces-innovative-er-scheduling-tool/): (AURORA, IL) September 9, 2025 – Mercy Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced that its valued patients can now conveniently select an approximate arrival time for non-life-threatening emergency-room visits at the Hospital. Mercy is now the only hospital in the area to offer an automated online ER visit scheduling system. FastTrackCare offers an enhanced emergency room experience, one that many patients will appreciate.
- [Mercy Medical Center Earns “A” Grades in Seven Categories Nationwide](https://mercymedcenter.com/mercy-medical-center-earns-a-grades-in-seven-categories-nationwide/): “Hospitals are facing unprecedented political and financial challenges,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “In this uncertain environment, it's more important than ever to support socially responsible hospitals that are delivering high-quality care to all in their community.”
- [Mercy Medical Center Earns Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’](https://mercymedcenter.com/mercy-medical-center-earns-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grade-a/): AURORA, IL (MAY 7, 2025) – Mercy Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national non-profit focused on patient safety.
- [Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois](https://mercymedcenter.com/prime-healthcare-completes-historic-acquisition-of-ascension-hospitals-and-care-sites-in-illinois/): Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence...
- [Prime Healthcare Expands Mission in Historic Acquisition of Ascension’s Nine Hospitals in Illinois](https://mercymedcenter.com/prime-healthcare-expands-mission-in-historic-acquisition-of-ascensions-nine-hospitals-in-illinois/): We are honored to announce that on Tuesday, December 17, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB),
- [Becker’s: Prime Healthcare prepares to grow at a ‘rapid clip’](https://mercymedcenter.com/beckers-prime-healthcare-prepares-to-grow-at-a-rapid-clip/): This week, we were excited to share monumental news that marks a significant milestone in our organization’s journey. Prime Healthcare is set to acquire nine

## Pages
- [Contact Form](https://mercymedcenter.com/careers/contact-form/): Please join our talent network to receive updates about hiring events, new opportunities, and speak to one of our recruiters. Complete the form above and one of our team members will connect with you.
- [Behavioral Health](https://mercymedcenter.com/our-services/behavioral-health/): At Mercy Medical Center, we specialize in compassionate acute inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults, older adults, adolescents, and children. Our dedicated team provides personalized, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment, helping patients of all ages navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
- [Patient Rights & Responsibilities](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/patient-rights-responsibilities/): Mercy Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality care and working with you as a partner in your care. Below are your rights and responsibilities that support safe, effective care.
- [Thank You](https://mercymedcenter.com/careers/thank-you/): Thank You!Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly by text or email. Please watch your inbox, including your spam or junk folder. We look forward to connecting with you soon and appreciate your time.
- [Leadership](https://mercymedcenter.com/about-us/leadership/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Language Assistance](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/language-assistance/): Because we serve individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, we partner with Voyce to ensure clear and effective communication. If you need help understanding any aspect of your care or expressing your concerns, our staff can arrange assistance through Voyce at no cost to you.
- [Careers](https://mercymedcenter.com/careers/): With a strong commitment to education and professional development, we provide a range of resources, including tuition reimbursement, PrimE-Academy education, and ongoing training to help our team members advance their careers. Our comprehensive benefits package—featuring medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more—is designed to meet the evolving needs of our employees at every stage of their journey.
- [Price Transparency](https://mercymedcenter.com/price-transparency/): Mercy Medical Center wants to make the billing process as simple as possible for you.  Explore our interactive estimator tool to determine how much a service or procedure might cost.
- [Pay My Bill](https://mercymedcenter.com/pay-my-bill/): If you have any questions or would like more information about your bill, please contact our Patient Financial Services at 833-272-7581.
- [Financial Assistance](https://mercymedcenter.com/financial-assistance/): If you are not eligible for a government-sponsored health program and meet certain low- and moderate- income requirements, you may qualify for our Financial Assistance Program.  This program provides financial assistance to help qualified patients pay for healthcare based on their financial need. This includes emergency, urgent, or medically necessary care. Patients who qualify get some or all of their costs covered regardless of whether they have healthcare coverage, or are uninsured, or are underinsured.
- [Cardiac Rehabilitation](https://mercymedcenter.com/our-services/heart-and-vascular-care/cardiac-rehabilitation/): Cardiac rehabilitation care teams at Illinois are committed to providing the right recovery care for you after surgery. Many of our outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
- [Patient information](https://mercymedcenter.com/patient-information/): Online accessPatients over the age of 18, or a legal guardian, can easily view and download information from their electronic health record at no cost, by creating a patient account online.
- [Visitor Information](https://mercymedcenter.com/visitor-information/): Mercy Medical Center provides convenient parking, food and beverages and a gift shop for visitors, patients and their families.
- [Imaging Center and Mammograms](https://mercymedcenter.com/our-services/imaging-center-and-mammograms/): At Mercy Medical Center, our Imaging Center offers advanced diagnostic services with a focus on specialized mammograms for early detection of breast cancer. Utilizing the latest imaging technology, we provide precise and reliable results while ensuring a comfortable and compassionate experience. Our expert team collaborates closely with you and your healthcare provider to deliver timely insights, empowering you to make informed decisions about your breast health and overall well-being.
- [Blog](https://mercymedcenter.com/blog/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://mercymedcenter.com/privacy-policy/): We recognize that you may be concerned about our use and disclosure of your personal information. Your privacy is very important to us, and the following will inform you of the information that we, Mercy Medical Center, may collect from you, and how it is used.
- [Site Disclaimer](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/site-disclaimer/): We operate our provider referral service to assist patients in selecting providers who are employed by members of Prime Healthcare (“Prime”). There are no charges to the providers or you for this service. While Prime does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information contained on this website, we endeavor to make your search results reflect all providers meeting the criteria you designate for your search. Your final selection of a provider should be based on your needs and preferences. If a provider leaves Prime, we will no longer include the provider in our referral service. Any reliance on any information provided by the website, others appearing on the website, and/or other visitors to the website is solely at the user’s risk. The use of and information on this website is not intended to create any provider-patient relationship. That relationship only occurs when you and your chosen provider mutually agree to establish such relationship.
- [Patients Guide](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/patients-guide/): Additional restrictions may applyPlease note that procedural and specialty units may have stricter guidelines for masks, gowns and gloves, as well as limits on visiting hours and number of visitors at a time. Please follow all guidelines and discuss any special accommodations with the patient’s care team.
- [Home](https://mercymedcenter.com/): As the newest member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, Mercy Medical Center will continue to provide high-quality compassionate care with the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.
- [About Prime Healthcare](https://mercymedcenter.com/about-us/about-prime-healthcare/): Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Eighteen of the Prime hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.
- [Mission & Values](https://mercymedcenter.com/about-us/mission-values/): To deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to our communities.
- [News](https://mercymedcenter.com/news/): Read recent news about our hospital, providers, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service.
- [Visitor Frequently Asked Questions](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/covid-19-patient-and-visitor-information/visitor-frequently-asked-questions/): Fully vaccinated means that you have had your second Pfizer or Moderna dose OR your single-dose J&J vaccine at least two weeks ago.
- [Medical Records](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/medical-records/): Illinois law ensures that patients have the right to access and request disclosure of their medical information. Under this law, a patient’s medical record must be made available upon receipt of a written request from the patient or the patient’s representative. Any disclosure of medical records must be accompanied by the patient’s consent or authorization. Records of your hospital stay are maintained by the hospital’s Medical Records Department, also known as the Health Information Management Department.
- [Awards](https://mercymedcenter.com/about-us/awards/): Read the latest news on our care, awards, and community service.
- [COVID-19 Patient and Visitor Information](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/covid-19-patient-and-visitor-information/): Per the Health Order, indoor visitors must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.
- [Contact Us](https://mercymedcenter.com/contact-us/): Address: 1325 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506Phone: 630-859-2222
- [CareCredit](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/carecredit/): Prime Healthcare partners with CareCredit to offer promotional financing options* for expenses of $200 or more to help you get the care you want or need.
- [Why Prime Healthcare?](https://mercymedcenter.com/careers/why-prime-healthcare/): In addition to all of the reasons that make health care such an exciting field, we believe that working at Mercy Medical Center , a Prime Healthcare Services Hospital, is even more special.
- [About Us](https://mercymedcenter.com/about-us/): As the newest member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, Mercy Medical Center will continue to provide high-quality compassionate care with the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.
- [Patients & Visitors](https://mercymedcenter.com/patients-visitors/): At Mercy Medical Center, We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients and their loved ones. Whether you’re here for medical care or visiting someone in our facility, we aim to provide all the resources and information you need for a comfortable experience.
- [Our Services](https://mercymedcenter.com/our-services/): Services
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CardiologyD Diabetes Direct-Access ColonoscopyE EndocrinologyG GynecologyI Imaging Center and MammogramsH Heart and Vascular CareL Lab ServicesM Mental HealthN NeurologyO Orthopedic and Sports Medicine CareP PharmacyR RehabilitationS Stroke CenterW Weight LossOur Primary Services Include... Birthing Center Cancer Care Diabetes, Endocrinology Direct-Access Colonoscopy Gynecology Heart and Vascular Care Cardiac Rehabilitation Imaging Center and Mammograms Lab Services Mental Health Neurology Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care Pediatric Specialty Care Pharmacy Pulmonology Respiratory Care Rehabilitation Stroke Center Trauma Center Weight Loss

## Projects
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## Series
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/series/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-2/)
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/series/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event/)

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## Events
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/event/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-2026/2026-09-16/): You’re invited to join us for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Events, held on select Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the hospital. These in-person events are a great opportunity to explore rewarding career paths, meet directly with our hiring team, and learn more about what it’s like to be part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization—no appointment necessary. Walk in, connect with us, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/event/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-2026/2026-10-21/): You’re invited to join us for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Events, held on select Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the hospital. These in-person events are a great opportunity to explore rewarding career paths, meet directly with our hiring team, and learn more about what it’s like to be part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization—no appointment necessary. Walk in, connect with us, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/event/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-2026/2026-11-18/): You’re invited to join us for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Events, held on select Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the hospital. These in-person events are a great opportunity to explore rewarding career paths, meet directly with our hiring team, and learn more about what it’s like to be part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization—no appointment necessary. Walk in, connect with us, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
- [Walk-in-Wednesday Hiring Event](https://mercymedcenter.com/event/walk-in-wednesday-hiring-event-2026/2026-12-16/): You’re invited to join us for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Events, held on select Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the hospital. These in-person events are a great opportunity to explore rewarding career paths, meet directly with our hiring team, and learn more about what it’s like to be part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization—no appointment necessary. Walk in, connect with us, and take the next step in your healthcare career.