Mercy Medical Center North Iowa | Life & Health | Spring 2019

>> health NEWS team, while honoring the heritage that remains an important part of the history and culture of the organization. The logo also denotes one team and one unified system of care, and the cross symbol is representative of the previous system logo from many of the market locations. The cross honors the collective foundations as compassionate, healing Ministries to transform the health of communities, which remains the mission today. New tagline, new brand promise In addition to the new name and logo, the branding initiative is anchored in a new brand promise and tagline: Your best life. Our one purpose. “This new, unifying identity will help lead MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center into the future, as we move forward to create healthier, stronger communities,” says Rod Schlader, interim president of MercyOne North Iowa. “We are excited about the new brand and the opportunity to create an unmatched experience for our many valued patients.” As part of the name change and rebranding, MercyOne developed a unique culture and service engagement initiative designed to align all colleagues to deliver consistently on its mission, vision and values. New name reflects the past and the promise of the future “While the name of our organization has changed to reflect our focus on coming together as one system of care, we will continue to deliver compassionate care with the best outcomes for every patient we serve,” Ritz adds. “The name MercyOne reflects our past and the promise of our future.” Formed in 1998, MercyOne has grown into the state’s largest provider of hospital and related health services, consisting of more than 43 owned, joint venture and affiliated medical centers and hospital campuses, as well as more than 230 primary care clinics and other health facilities. Now is YOUR chance to win $75 Join the fun when you play MercyOne’s hidden cross contest! It’s easy to play— just complete these simple steps by April 4, 2019 : 1 . Find all three of the MercyOne crosses in this issue. 2. Submit the article titles where crosses are placed to be eligible to win a $75 prepaid Visa card. 3. Share your name, address, phone number and email address. 4. Email the items listed in steps 2 and 3 to question@MercyHealth.com , or mail them to: MercyOne Marketing Department (Cross Contest) 1000 4th St. SW Mason City, IA 50401 The cross, shown here, is a similar version of the cross found in our logo. But remember, the one shown here is just a sample . The crosses hidden may be smaller and are placed only within articles. Crosses found in MercyOne logos are not eligible for the contest. Contest rules: One (1) entry per household; participants must be at least age 18 to enter with photo ID required to claim prize; entry into this contest grants MercyOne permission to send future communications to contest participants regarding general health updates and information. Trinity Health and MercyOne colleagues are ineligible to win. $75 Visa gift card We are excited to share that Kelly Kloster is the winner of the Fall 2018 hidden cross contest! Randomly selected from the entries received, Kelly won a $75 prepaid Visa card. Winner, winner! —Continued from front page New name FOR MORE INFORMATION, please visit MercyOne.org/ northiowa . Rod Schlader, Interim President, MercyOne North Iowa 2 LIFE AND HEALTH