Mercy Medical Center, the only hospital within Nampa city limits, is a private hospital affiliated with the Catholic church. Founded in 1917 by the Sisters of Mercy, the hospital has grown to include two medical campuses in Nampa. The hospital provides emergency services and a 14-bed emergency room, as well as outpatient and hospice services; cancer care, maternity care, surgery, and interventional cardiology services are among the hospital's specialties. In recent years, Mercy Medical has invested in state of the art technology and equipment, including the Galileo computerized system for orthopedic surgery.