MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center, located at 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, is a leading trauma care facility within MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. As a not-for-profit, Catholic hospital founded in 1893, it is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and a major part of the MercyOne Network. The trauma center is equipped to handle a wide range of severe and life-threatening injuries for both adults and children, operating 24/7 with a multidisciplinary team of specialists

• Comprehensive trauma care for adults and children (Level II Trauma Center)

• Emergency and critical care services

• Surgical care for complex injuries (blunt-force trauma, burns, fractures, hemorrhages, organ injuries, traumatic brain and spinal injuries)

• Cardiac and stroke emergency care

• Pediatric trauma and critical care

• Accredited by The Joint Commission

• State of Iowa certified Level II Area Trauma Care Facility

• 24/7/365 service availability for all trauma and emergency cases

• Multidisciplinary team approach for optimal patient outcomes

• Consistently recognized for excellence in clinical care and patient safety

• Mission:

  • Serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

• Vision:

  • Be the most trusted health partner for life.

  • Lead in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve.

• Verified as a Level II Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons

• Verified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons

• Certified Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center (Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission)

• Ranked #1 in Des Moines metro and #2 in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report

• Recognized as a high-performing hospital in multiple specialties, including cardiology, heart surgery, pulmonology, cancer care, and orthopedics