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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. The Hidden Impact of Stress...
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...
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At Mercy Medical Center Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a StatisticAs 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...
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...
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...
Aurora’s Mercy Medical Center Named to Gold-Level on IDPH’s Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll
Gold-Level honor coincides with U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 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...
Healthgrades Names Mercy Medical Center a 2026 Leader in Specialty Care
[AURORA, IL] – 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...
Mercy Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Care
American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Geriatric ER Accreditation 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...
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...
Mercy Medical Center Earns “A” Grades in Seven Categories Nationwide
Mercy among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare think tank (AURORA, IL) July 9, 2025 – Mercy Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has earned “A” grades in seven areas on the Lown Institute’s...
Mercy Medical Center Earns Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’
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...
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…