Iowa history, leads to improved building codes at the state and national levels. Decades later, MercyOne Genesis continues to re

Ishicheli John NewAdult

Iowa history, leads to improved building codes at the state and national levels. Decades later, MercyOne Genesis continues to remember the victims with a focus on safety for patients and employees.______In 1951, Mercy School of Nursing becomes St. Ambrose College Division of Nursing.Mercy celebrates 100th anniversary in 1969 and a year later St. Luke’s celebrates 75 years of dedicated service.  In 1973, the first merger proposal between Mercy and St. Luke’s is considered, however, community pressure derails plans. Then Mercy announces plans to build a new hospital and breaks ground in 1978.In 1982, St. Luke’s unveils a newly updated and renovated facilities with fewer patient beds and more space for outpatient services.20 years after the first merger proposal, in 1993, boards of Mercy and St. Lukes announce their plan to affiliate.June 1, 1994, the consolation of Mercy and St. Luke’s is finalized and officially renamed Genesis Health System. Leo Bressanelli  becomes the first CEO and President of Genesis.Two years later, in 1996, Illini Hospital in Silvis, Illnois joins Genesis, creating the region’s first bi-state health system. And in 1997, Dewitt Community Hospital (est. 1952) affiliates with Genesis. River Valley Healthcare also joins Genesis, vastly broadening their physician network in 2001. That same year, the Genesis Heart Institute officially opens.  In 2005, Genesis Medical Center receives Magnet Designation for nursing excellence.  Genesis and St. Ambrose University break ground for a health sciences building on the GMC-West Central Park campus in 2009. Genesis donates $3 million and land for the project, including a $1 million gift from the Genesis Foundation to establish a nursing simulation lab.Jackson County Public Hospital (est. 1949) in Maquoketa, enters in to a management agreement with Genesis in 2010.  In 2012, Genesis announces plans for Genesis HealthPlex, Moline. The building opens in 2013. Also in 2013, Genesis acquires Mercer County Hospital and announces a $12 million renovation project for the facility.In 2014, Genesis becomes the first health system in the state to earn the Gold-level Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence Award, the highest award for quality a company can earn in Iowa.Genesis celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019, honoring a long tradition of caring and service to the community.  March 1, 2023, Genesis Health System join MercyOne, a statewide Iowa health system. And in 2024, Genesis officially rebrands as MercyOne Genesis.

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