Mercy College of Health Sciences
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private Catholic college focused on healthcare and located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1899, Mercy College offers master’s, bachelor's, and associate degrees, as well as certificate programs in the health sciences.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: College
- Description: college in Des Moines, Iowa
- Address: 921 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Scottish Rite Consistory Building and Casey’s Center.
Scottish Rite Consistory Building
Community center
Photo: Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Scottish Rite Consistory Building in Des Moines, Iowa was built during 1926–1927. It is a late date example of Neo-Classical style architecture, designed by Roland Harrison, a partner in the Des Moines architectural firm of Wetherell and Harrison. Scottish Rite Consistory Building is situated 1,300 feet south of Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Casey’s Center
Sports venue
Photo: Iowahwyman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Casey's Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million. Casey’s Center is situated 1,600 feet southeast of Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Convention center
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center is a building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, that is part of the Iowa Events Center. Named to honor the World War II veterans of Polk County, it opened on February 1, 1955. Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center is situated 1,200 feet southeast of Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Downtown Des Moines and Des Moines.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
Photo: BarbaraLN, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Downtown Des Moines is the central business district of Des Moines, Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Downtown Des Moines is defined by the City of Des Moines as located between the Des Moines River to the east, the Raccoon River to the south, Center Street to the north, and 18th and 15th Streets to the west.
Des Moines
Photo: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair.
East Village
Neighborhood
Photo: Iowahwyman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Historic East Village is a commercial and residential neighborhood in central Des Moines, Iowa, United States, directly east of the Downtown Des Moines area.
Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Categories: medical school, private not-for-profit educational institution, and education
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.59433° or 41° 35′ 40″ northLongitude
-93.62631° or 93° 37′ 35″ westElevation
886 feet (270 metres)Open location code
86H8H9VF+PFOpenStreetMap ID
way 1050176746OpenStreetMap feature
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- Italian: “Mercy College of Health Sciences”
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