The Sisters of Mercy arrived in North Dakota for the first time in 1884 from Omaha, Nebr., with the goal of starting a school for Indian children at Belcourt. It was 11 years later the the Rev. Mother M. Genevieve Sheridan came to Devils Lake to start a hospital. The old public school building on Fifth Street was abandoned; its purchase was negotiated for use as St. Vincent's Hospital. The hospital had two wards and 11 private rooms. The first patient was received November 3, 1895. It was soon known that the facility would not be large enough to handle the needs of the growing community, so plans were initiated to build a new one.
In June 1902, the cornerstone was laid for the first wing of the present Mercy Hospital and in May 1903, the building was completed and dedicated. At that time, the hospital was modern, had three wards, 25 private rooms, laboratory, an operating room, and an X-ray department. Another unique feature was it's School of Nursing. The entire hospital was built at an approximate cost of $75,000.
On September 17, 1936, the cornerstone was laid for the second addition, which increased the bed capacity to 75 and improved the facilities for the Nurses Training School.
Mission
The mission of Mercy Hospital and Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy, and viability in the 21st century. Fidelity to the gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities.
Vision
Catholic Health Initiatives' vision is to live out its mission by transforming health care delivery and by creating new ministries for the promotion of healthy communities.
Reverence
Profound respect and awe for all creation,
the foundation that shapes spirituality,
our relationships with others, and our journey to God.
Integrity
Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust,
truthfulness in all we do.
Compassion
Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another's joy and sorrow.
Excellence
Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark
putting forth our personal and professional best.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Stress Testing
Electrocardiogram
Cardiac Rehab Phase I, II, III
C.A.R.E. Medical
Durable Home Medical Equipment
Critical Care
Intensive Care / Coronary Care
Dietetic Service
Nutrition Counseling
Cafeteria
Emergency Care
24-Hour Care
Home Care
Hospice
Laboratory
Blood Bank / Transfusion Services
Diagnostic Laboratory Testing
Non DOT Drug Screening Collection Site
Mercy Hospital
1031 7th Street NE
Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301-2798
Phone: 701-662-2131
Fax: 701-662-9651
Email: karenliere@catholichealth.net
Marketing
Email: kathytofsrud@catholichealth.net
Human Resources
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