Leadership Awards

A nationally ranked community hospital, in Dubuque Iowa. That’s Mercy.

National organizations that monitor health care providers are recognizing our outstanding performance across the board. These awards clearly differentiate Mercy from other health care providers, ranking our hospital among the most elite in the nation. Click on any of the following awards to learn why we’re the leader.


Get With the Guidelines Gold Performance Award

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Wellmark Blue Distinction

Wellmark_150x143Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa has designated Mercy – Dubuque as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Mercy is the only hospital in the Dubuque area to receive these designations.

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Magnet Re-Designation

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HomeCare Elite

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Quality Respiratory Care Recognition

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Energy Star

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Energy Efficiency Commitment

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