Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

🚑 Happy EMS Week! This week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible contributions of our EMS partners. Meet Rose, a dedicated registered nurse on our Critical Care Transport Team. 💙 Learn more about her journey and the vital role she and her team play at Mercyhealth.

We want to take a moment to highlight our incredible EMS partners this week! They provide compassionate care for everyone. Our partner's dedication and lifesaving skills are put to the test every day. Every day, our partners deliver dedicated, compassionate care. We are truly grateful for the lifesaving difference they make.

Our Critical Care Transport Team begins every shift with a thorough preparation process—checking equipment, inspecting their vehicle, and ensuring every detail is in place. This EMS Week, we celebrate their dedication and unwavering commitment to quality care. Thank you for all that you do! #EMSWeek #CriticalCare #Teamwork #PreparedToRespond

We’re sending a big congratulations to Patrick, one of our talented cooks from the Food Services team, on receiving a Shield of Excellence Award! 👏 🎉 One of our partners took a moment to recognize Patrick for the incredible work he does each day. He’s the kind of team member we all strive to be—kind, cheerful, hardworking, and an all-around outstanding Mercyhealth partner. Patrick takes the time to learn his fellow partners' names and even remembers their usual café orders. Whether he’s busy at the grill or not, he’s always ready to lend a hand—helping someone carry a tray, grabbing decaf coffee, or jumping on the register when needed. Thank you, Patrick, for consistently bringing a smile to the faces of our patients, visitors, and partners. We’re truly grateful to have you on our team! 💙

Last week, our third-year residents showcased their research and insights at the annual Graduate Medical Education Discovery Day. The residents gave engaging presentations on their findings. Outstanding work, everyone!

Join our nursing team at Mercyhealth Care Center in Harvard! Hear why our partners and residents believe this is such a remarkable place to be! We foster a warm, welcoming, and close-knit culture, making it a wonderful place to come to work each day. With an outstanding team and strong community values, you’ll feel the difference from day one. We’re currently hiring for a variety of nursing roles: 🔵 Full-Time - Night Shift: https://bit.ly/4k025ZM 🔵 Full-Time - Day Shift: https://bit.ly/4khqsS7 🔵 Full -Time - Evening Shift: https://bit.ly/3F7GpLY 🔵 Part-Time - Day Shift: https://bit.ly/4km6lT9

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and we are celebrating the incredible work of our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and the vital role they play in helping individuals of all ages find their voice, improve communication, and enhance their quality of life. Whether it’s helping a child say their first words, supporting stroke survivors in regaining speech, or aiding someone with a stutter to communicate confidently, speech therapists make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

We were proud to welcome over 40 students from RPS 205 for a recent job shadowing experience, including two motivated 11th graders from Guilford High School who spent time with our dedicated Medical Surgical nursing team. 🔵 Ben shared: “I’m really interested in helping people. I like that you can use medicine to do that.” 🔵Talal added: “I’ve always wanted to be a nurse. I love helping people and the hands-on part of nursing.” It’s always inspiring to see the next generation of health care professionals exploring their passion. Thank you to all the students who joined us! We’re excited to see where your journey leads.

We received heartfelt feedback from a patient who wanted to recognize Stephanie from Mercyhealth Pharmacy–Crystal Lake for going above and beyond. Congratulations on your Shield Award of Excellence, Stephanie! A patient had been struggling to fill a critical prescription, as CVS in Crystal Lake was unable to assist, leaving them at risk of running out of a life-essential medication. After calling numerous local pharmacies without success, they reached out to our pharmacy in Crystal Lake late in the day. Stephanie, with her incredible professionalism and sense of urgency, assured the patient she would have the medication ready the next day and promised to call once it arrived. Hearing this news felt like a dream come true after several days of panic. The patient expressed deep gratitude for Stephanie’s care and compassion, noting that while it may have seemed like a small task, it meant the world to them. Thank you, Stephanie, for being an outstanding example of kindness, professionalism, and dedication to patient care. 💙

Our Perinatal Center, which provides comprehensive care to treat the smallest and sickest babies before and after birth, recently hosted a conference at the NIU Rockford Education Center for health care providers across northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The day featured thoughtful discussions on maternal sepsis, trauma-informed care, and recognizing and responding to human trafficking—critical topics in improving outcomes for moms and babies. Events like this support our mission to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity through education, collaboration, and shared expertise. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success!