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	34. Lamphier-Hoffert, Denise. "Money Makers," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1991, p. 3A		34. Lamphier-Hoffert, Denise. "Money Makers," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1991, p. 3A

	35. "Mercy Joins U of I's WORKSAFE IOWA Program," Telegraph Herald, April 4, 1989, p.2		35. "Mercy Joins U of I's WORKSAFE IOWA Program," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 4, 1989, p.2

	36. Glindinning, Mary. "Mercy to Show Off New Operating Rooms," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 29, 1992, p. 3A		36. Glindinning, Mary. "Mercy to Show Off New Operating Rooms," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 29, 1992, p. 3A

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 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER.  In 1850 T. Davis offered ten acres and a house to be used as a hospital to the city council which accepted his offer. (1) This appeared to be the firsts designated hospital in the city. In 1879, at the request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John| John HENNESSY]], Mother Mary Baptist Martin, Sister Mary Agatha Murphy and Sister Mary Euphrasia come to Dubuque to establish a hospital. (2) On January 13, they opened St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in a house at the corner of Third Street and Bluff. (3) The facility was the second hospital established in the State of Iowa by the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and quickly became the largest hospital within Dubuque and Jackson counties in Iowa; Jo Daviess County, Illinois; and Grant County, Wisconsin.
-Working without heat, electricity, or running water, the Sisters by April 1879 were caring for fourteen orphans and many elderly. The orphans were taught reading, writing, and arithmetic while the older children were taught to work. Housing was also provided for homeless girls looking for work. (4) A [[MERCY HOSPITAL AID SOCIETY]] was organized on November 14, 1879.
+Working without heat, electricity, or running water, the Sisters by April 1879 were caring for fourteen orphans and many elderly. The orphans were taught reading, writing, and arithmetic while the older children were taught to work. Housing was also provided for homeless girls looking for work. (4) A [[MERCY HOSPITAL AID SOCIETY]] was organized on November 14, 1879. In July 1880 the ''Dubuque Herald'' ran an article on the soon-to-be-opened Mercy Hospital and Orphan Asylum. (5)
 The medical staff in the early days of the hospital included ten physicians and the sisters who, in addition to their attention to spiritual needs of the patients, cooked, washed, ironed, and cleaned. In 1885 the Sisters of Mercy opened [[ST. JOSEPH'S SANITARIUM]], the first mental health provider in the area. (6)

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	Mercy operated drug rehab, substance abuse, and alcoholism treatment programs in addition to its general medicine programs. Their programs featured an integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for people with opioid use disorders. Mercy's MAT focused on a combination of aggressive case management, intensive outpatient therapy, and medication to aid in reducing cravings. Its doors were open to people of all ages. The center's halfway house and substance abuse treatments were offered on partial hospitalization, hospital inpatient treatment, hospital inpatient detoxification, and outpatient basis. (64)		Mercy operated drug rehab, substance abuse, and alcoholism treatment programs in addition to its general medicine programs. Their programs featured an integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for people with opioid use disorders. Mercy's MAT focused on a combination of aggressive case management, intensive outpatient therapy, and medication to aid in reducing cravings. Its doors were open to people of all ages. The center's halfway house and substance abuse treatments were offered on partial hospitalization, hospital inpatient treatment, hospital inpatient detoxification, and outpatient basis. (64)

			[[MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER]] (formerly Mercy Health Network) is part of a system of hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities in Iowa and Nebraska operated under a joint operating agreement between Catholic Health Initiatives and Trinity Health. The name began to be applied to Mercy Medical Center in 2019.

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	64. Yager, Alicia, "Group Envisions Grieving Suite for Parents Who Lose Newborns," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 17, 2019, p. 1		64. Yager, Alicia, "Group Envisions Grieving Suite for Parents Who Lose Newborns," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 17, 2019, p. 1

	~~65. "Medical Helicopter to Depart Dubuque Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 2019, p. 3A~~

	~~66. Montgomery, Jeff, "MercyOne Unveils New Cancer Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2020, p. 1A~~

	~~67. "MercyOne Dubuque, Dyersville Hospitals to Require Employee Vaccinations," '''Telegraph Herald''', July 10, 2021, p. 2A~~

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	Mercy operated drug rehab, substance abuse, and alcoholism treatment programs in addition to its general medicine programs. Their programs featured an integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for people with opioid use disorders. Mercy's MAT focused on a combination of aggressive case management, intensive outpatient therapy, and medication to aid in reducing cravings. Its doors were open to people of all ages. The center's halfway house and substance abuse treatments were offered on partial hospitalization, hospital inpatient treatment, hospital inpatient detoxification, and outpatient basis. (64)		Mercy operated drug rehab, substance abuse, and alcoholism treatment programs in addition to its general medicine programs. Their programs featured an integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for people with opioid use disorders. Mercy's MAT focused on a combination of aggressive case management, intensive outpatient therapy, and medication to aid in reducing cravings. Its doors were open to people of all ages. The center's halfway house and substance abuse treatments were offered on partial hospitalization, hospital inpatient treatment, hospital inpatient detoxification, and outpatient basis. (64)

	MercyOne (formerly Mercy Health Network) is a system of hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities in Iowa and Nebraska operated under a joint operating agreement between Catholic Health Initiatives and Trinity Health. The name began to be applied to Mercy Medical Center in 2019.

	In January, 2019 officials of Mercy and No Foot Too Small, a non-profit organization, announced plans to add a birthing and bereavement suite to provide a private room for parents and their families to grieve for infants who were stillborn or died shortly after birth. The intention was to raise $175,000 for renovations.

	Officials of MercyOne and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced in September 2019 negotiations had broken down and that air care by helicopter would no longer be based in Dubuque. The service started in Dubuque in 2016. Although not stationed in Dubuque, local physicians could still call for air services. At the same time [[PARAMOUNT AMBULANCE]] announced that it was ready to offer fixed wing air ambulance. The new service in partnership with Physicians Air Transport and Pafford Air Med was to be based at the [[AIRPORT]]. (65)

	Officials of MercyOne unveiled the medical center's new cancer center with radiation and medical oncology in one site for the first time in Dubuque. The first patients entered the facility on June 1, 2020. Plans for the building had begun in 2018 with years spent getting the necessary state certifications. Connected to the east side of Mercy's medical campus, the two-story, 40,000 square foot structure costing $25 million will also offer patients "spiritual care, palliative care and a pharmacy." (66)

	Officials at MercyOne in Dubuque and Dyersville announced in July, 2021 that they would require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This followed an announcement that Trinity Health would require all of its staff. (67)

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	Mercy Health Center began leasing space on the first floor of Medical Associates for outpatient surgery in May 1998. (45) Working with Iowa Farm Bureau's Challenge Grant program, Mercy announced in June 1998 that it was developing a first aid kit specifically for farmers. The kits were endorsed by the National Education Center for Farm Safety. (46)		Mercy Health Center began leasing space on the first floor of Medical Associates for outpatient surgery in May 1998. (45) Working with Iowa Farm Bureau's Challenge Grant program, Mercy announced in June 1998 that it was developing a first aid kit specifically for farmers. The kits were endorsed by the National Education Center for Farm Safety. (46)

	Mercy Health Center, along with other Mercy Health Services hospitals in Clinton, Mason City and Sioux City, Iowa and Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, joined together in 1998 to form Mercy Health Network. (47) In 1999 Mercy Health Center became known Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque and Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville. (48) In 2000 Mercy Health Services of Farmington Hills, Michigan, consolidated with Holy Cross Health System of South Bend, Indiana, to form Trinity Health, headquartered in ~~Novi~~, Michigan. (49)		Mercy Health Center, along with other Mercy Health Services hospitals in Clinton, Mason City and Sioux City, Iowa and Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, joined together in 1998 to form Mercy Health Network. (47) In 1999 Mercy Health Center became known Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque and Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville. (48) In 2000 Mercy Health Services of Farmington Hills, Michigan, consolidated with Holy Cross Health System of South Bend, Indiana, to form Trinity Health, headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. (49)

	In 1999, Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque officials announced that the hospital was able to transmit ultrasound images of children's hearts. The technology allowed the transmission of pediatric echocardiograms - ultrasound images of children's hearts -from Mercy to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where the "echoes" were interpreted. (50)		In 1999, Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque officials announced that the hospital was able to transmit ultrasound images of children's hearts. The technology allowed the transmission of pediatric echocardiograms - ultrasound images of children's hearts -from Mercy to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where the "echoes" were interpreted. (50)

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	Officials of MercyOne unveiled the medical center's new cancer center with radiation and medical oncology in one site for the first time in Dubuque. The first patients entered the facility on June 1, 2020. Plans for the building had begun in 2018 with years spent getting the necessary state certifications. Connected to the east side of Mercy's medical campus, the two-story, 40,000 square foot structure costing $25 million will also offer patients "spiritual care, palliative care and a pharmacy." (66)		Officials of MercyOne unveiled the medical center's new cancer center with radiation and medical oncology in one site for the first time in Dubuque. The first patients entered the facility on June 1, 2020. Plans for the building had begun in 2018 with years spent getting the necessary state certifications. Connected to the east side of Mercy's medical campus, the two-story, 40,000 square foot structure costing $25 million will also offer patients "spiritual care, palliative care and a pharmacy." (66)

			Officials at MercyOne in Dubuque and Dyersville announced in July, 2021 that they would require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This followed an announcement that Trinity Health would require all of its staff. (67)

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	65. "Medical Helicopter to Depart Dubuque Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 2019, p. 3A		65. "Medical Helicopter to Depart Dubuque Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 2019, p. 3A

	6. Montgomery, Jeff, "MercyOne Unveils New Cancer Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2020, p. iA		66. Montgomery, Jeff, "MercyOne Unveils New Cancer Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2020, p. 1A

			67. "MercyOne Dubuque, Dyersville Hospitals to Require Employee Vaccinations," '''Telegraph Herald''', July 10, 2021, p. 2A

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	Officials of MercyOne and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced in September 2019 negotiations had broken down and that air care by helicopter would no longer be based in Dubuque. The service started in Dubuque in 2016. Although not stationed in Dubuque, local physicians could still call for air services. At the same time [[PARAMOUNT AMBULANCE]] announced that it was ready to offer fixed wing air ambulance. The new service in partnership with Physicians Air Transport and Pafford Air Med was to be based at the [[AIRPORT]]. (65)		Officials of MercyOne and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced in September 2019 negotiations had broken down and that air care by helicopter would no longer be based in Dubuque. The service started in Dubuque in 2016. Although not stationed in Dubuque, local physicians could still call for air services. At the same time [[PARAMOUNT AMBULANCE]] announced that it was ready to offer fixed wing air ambulance. The new service in partnership with Physicians Air Transport and Pafford Air Med was to be based at the [[AIRPORT]]. (65)

			Officials of MercyOne unveiled the medical center's new cancer center with radiation and medical oncology in one site for the first time in Dubuque. The first patients entered the facility on June 1, 2020. Plans for the building had begun in 2018 with years spent getting the necessary state certifications. Connected to the east side of Mercy's medical campus, the two-story, 40,000 square foot structure costing $25 million will also offer patients "spiritual care, palliative care and a pharmacy." (66)

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	65. "Medical Helicopter to Depart Dubuque Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 2019, p. 3A		65. "Medical Helicopter to Depart Dubuque Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 2019, p. 3A

			6. Montgomery, Jeff, "MercyOne Unveils New Cancer Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2020, p. iA

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