In 1988, Iowa residents were confronted with data showing a high rate of infant mortality in Des Moines and Polk counties. Many causes were cited including substance abuse, physical abuse, homelessness, lack of prenatal care, lack of insurance and all too often, simply a lack of hope. In response to this situation, Mercy Medical Center (Des Moines) and the Sisters of Mercy founded House of Mercy. The facility is located on six acres of land in Des Moines inner city and is a federally designated enterprise community. House of Mercy is dedicated to assisting single, pregnant and parenting adolescents. It also assists adult women in developing personal responsibility and independence through counseling, education and primary medical care. House of Mercy remains Iowa s largest provider of transitional housing for women undergoing treatment for substance abuse.
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