Mercy Medical Center officials have provided some details on their plans for a new clinic in North Liberty.
According to a statement provided by Mercy Medical Center public relations specialist Karen Vander Sanden, the North Liberty clinic, with a first-year cost of $1.48 million, is “aiming to enhance and complement its existing primary care and urgent care clinics.”
The new location will support the growth of specialty provider services that the existing MercyCare North Liberty has been experiencing, according to the statement.
“The primary goal is to provide greater convenience and accessibility to patients as they seek care at Mercy locations beyond Cedar Rapids,” the statement said.
While still in the early planning stages, the new Mercy North Liberty clinic is set to offer a select array of specialty services.
Mercy leaders say research has shown that Johnson County patients prefer having a choice in where they go for health care services.
“Mercy is dedicated to providing quality, lower-cost community-based health care options in an independent hospital setting,” the statement said. “The expansion supports Mercy’s commitment to growth and responsiveness to meet patients’ needs, while advancing its faith-based mission.”
As part of the process, Mercy requested a “determination of non-reviewability” from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), which was affirmed by the state Health Facilities Council at their meeting Aug. 27.
“It is crucial for community hospitals like Mercy to continue growing and adapting to what patients want, to support the advancement of our faith-based mission,” said Dr. Timothy Quinn, president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center.
Mercy will share more details as the project progresses, according to the statement.
