UnityPoint Health Finalizes Acquisition of MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
We are excited to share that UnityPoint Health assumed ownership of MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, including the hospital and several of its facilities, on September 1, 2025. The new name is UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s - Downtown.
UnityPoint Health to Acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, Ensuring Continued Access to Quality, Community-Focused Care in Siouxland
UnityPoint Health and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and its facilities, including the hospital, physician practices and home care services. The decision reflects a thoughtful commitment on the part of these respected local medical communities to enhance access to high quality healthcare for residents of Sioux City and surrounding communities.
Up for the Challenge: The June E. Nylen Cancer Center vs Cancer in Siouxland
Iowa continues to have one of the highest rates of new cancer diagnoses in the country, second only to Kentucky in per capita cases. More concerning still, Iowa remains the only state in the nation with increasing cancer rates. For residents of Northwest Iowa, this sobering reality makes the presence of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City not just a convenience, but a necessity.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating heart disease and stroke.
MercyOne Siouxland Trauma Department Donates Life Jackets
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Trauma Department donated 30 life jackets to Ponca State Park in Dixon County, Nebraska, during a ceremony on June 17.
Revolutionary Nursing Practice TogetherTeam Virtual Connected Care™ Comes To MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Addressing the nursing workforce crisis remains a critical challenge for health systems nationwide, with a predicted shortage of nine million nurses worldwide by 2030.
A Construction Project At MercyOne Siouxland Will Temporarily Close 5th Street For Two Days
A construction project at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center will cause a temporary closure of a portion of 5th Street for two days starting on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Renews Level II Trauma Center Certification
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has renewed its certification as a Level II Trauma Center.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals For Treatment Of Heart Attack Patients
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is proud to announce it has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.
Iowa Donor Network, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center And Sioux City Fire Rescue Hosted Joint Donate Life Flag-Raising Event
Iowa Donor Network, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and Sioux City Fire Rescue hosted a joint Donate Life flag-raising event to kick off National Donate Life Month this April.
MercyOne Heals All Kinds Of Hearts With Cardiac Rehab
Heart health is a critical component to living a long, happy, healthy life. And when it comes to the most important muscle in your body, if you’ve faced a heart attack, heart surgery or other heart condition, your heart’s recovery program can be one of the most important steps to get you back to living your best life.
Vaping And E-Cigarettes Can Cause Lung Damage And Lasting Health Consequences
E-cigarettes are considered by many smokers/tobacco users to be a replacement for cigarettes, but increasing evidence shows e-cigarettes contain and emit several potentially toxic substances that can impact your lung health.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Nurse Receives Third Extraordinary Nursing Award In A Year
For the third time in less than a year, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center’s Jennifer Perera was presented with the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses.
MercyOne, STEMM And Western Iowa Tech Welcome The Tanzanian Miracle Kids Back To Siouxland
Five years ago, Siouxland opened its arms to three children from Tanzania. A school bus carrying 13-year-old Sadhia, 13-year-old Doreen and 12-year-old Wilson crashed, killing 35 people.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center To Offer Child Care For Colleagues Through Not-For-Profit-Partnership
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is excited to announce a not-for-profit partnership with the Crittenton Center to provide child care to its colleagues.
Celebrating One Year: Code Brew Serves Up Coffee At MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
For one year the smell of coffee has filled the lobby at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center. Code Brew, the hospital coffee shop, opened on September 7, 2021 and has been making an impact on colleagues and patients ever since.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center To Offer Child Care For Colleagues Through Not-For-Profit-Partnership
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is excited to announce a not-for-profit partnership with the Crittenton Center to provide child care to its colleagues.
Electrophysiologist Dr. Kuldeep Bharat Shah Joins The Heart Care Team At MercyOne
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is excited to welcome Kuldeep Bharat Shah, MD FACC to the team at MercyOne Siouxland Heart and Vascular Center as our new full-time electrophysiologist
MercyOne Welcomes Husband, Wife Duo To Infectious Disease Clinic And Geriatric Medicine
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is excited to welcome Olusola (Shola) Ogundipe, MD, MBA and Vanessa Ogundipe, MD.
MercyOne Experts Share Tips On Staying Hydrated Ahead Of RAGBRAI
Summertime means warmer days, sunshine and spending time outdoors including at events like RAGRBAI. As the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, dehydration is one of the many things that bring people in to the MercyOne Siouxland emergency department.