MercyOne heals all kinds of hearts; encourages you to learn your heart health

Clive, Iowa; February 1, 2023 – Heal Hearts. It’s what we do! February marks heart month across the nation and we are celebrating the incredible work done every day to treat and save lives.

When it comes to the most important muscle in your body, we are committed to providing compassionate, life-saving care when you need it.

Barney Hilbert’s heart is just one of the many MercyOne has healed with expert care: “I woke up with chest pains and went to MercyOne. My heart stopped for 17 minutes. After several tests, I was told I had 100 percent blockage in my heart – the widow maker as it is referred to. MercyOne saved my life. That’s what I tell my friends.”

“My sons and I and our entire family are so thankful we were at MercyOne where they are the leading provider in heart care, to meet the needs of what Barney needed that day,” said Barney’s wife Rita.

As the largest cardiac care provider in Iowa, MercyOne continues to be the regional leader in clinical heart research, with cutting-edge therapies - including new drugs, medical devices and surgical procedures. It’s heart care close to home because you never know when you may need it.

“From the tiniest hearts to the biggest, your heart deserves the best care,” said Bob Ritz, CEO and president of MercyOne. “Great heart care is something people come to expect and know they will receive from MercyOne. As the largest and most comprehensive provider of cardiovascular care, our expert team of doctors, nurses and technicians go to work instantly to heal broken hearts.”

With the region’s leading cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, MercyOne is committed to providing personalized, expert cardiac care to help you live your best life.

“If you’re having any heart issues, MercyOne has done great for us,” said Barney. “I’m living my best life by enjoying it and looking to the future as a healthy person.”

Hear Barney’s full story and more stories like Barney’s here and find out how healthy your own heart is by taking our heart health assessment quiz.