Students in Mercy College of Health Sciences’ Servant Leadership course hosted a pizza lunch on Tuesday, December 3, to collect funds that will replace carpet in St. Vincent DePaul’s child care center. St. Vincent DePaul in Des Moines provides...

Every Thanksgiving season, Mercy College of Health Sciences hosts an annual turkey bowling event to help raise funds and food for the Des Moines Religious Council (DMARC). The tradition started in 2009 and brings together students, faculty, and staff to donate money or a canned food in exchange for three rounds of...

Julie Smith (BSN '18), has joined the Mayflower Community staff as the Director of Assisted Living and Home Services. Julie is a 2018 graduate who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Health Service Management from Drake University, with a minor in business in...

October is National Physical Therapy Month which gives an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy. Physical Therapy (PT) is a branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities...

Flu season is here, and that means it’s time to get the flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this potentially serious public health threat. The Iowa Department of Public Health recommends...