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Holiday Quinoa Salad 3/4 cup quinoa 1¾ cups water 3/4 tsp. kosher or sea salt, divided 1/2 medium Fuji apple, cored and finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 11/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions, green and white parts […]

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apricots and Cornbread  4 cups cornbread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing squash, 2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup finely diced celery with leaves 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups hot water or vegetable […]

New England Holiday Pudding 1/2 cup yellow (enriched) cornmeal, 5 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent), scalded (see Note), 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 3 cups fruit fresh, frozen, or canned (peaches, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, etc.), lightly sweetened to taste, as […]

Three-Ways Hot Cocoa Mix 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 cup dried egg whites, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice, 1/4 tsp. ground clove, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper, 6” cinnamon sticks (optional) for garnish, Black tea bags […]

Chickpea and Butternut Squash Fritters with Field Greens Butternut squash and chickpeas are the perfect combination for this vegetarian entrée. Legumes like chickpeas pack protein and the B vitamin folate, and winter squash is rich in carotenoids, a group of phytochemicals. Both are also rich in fiber, which has been shown to support growth of […]

Ginger-Carrot Salad with Cranberries 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. freshly grated or finely minced ginger, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, Pinch of salt, 2 cups grated or julienned carrots (can use part cabbage), 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds or peanuts In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, […]

Pomegranate-Apricot Sparkler Tangy pomegranate juice is full of phytochemicals and makes a perfect base for a dazzling holiday punch. 1 1/2 cups cold pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups apricot nectar 1 cup cold seltzer, lime-flavored if desired Ice 1 fresh lime, quartered or kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced (optional) In large pitcher, combine first 3 […]

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to announce advances in technology for both ultrasound and MRI radiologic testing. The Radiology Department recently signed an operating lease with Toshiba America Medical Solutions to use a new Toshiba Aplio 500 ultrasound machine, which was officially put into service on October 7th. Jenny Klyn, Radiology Manager, states, […]

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Todd Willert. He submitted his resignation effective November 21, and it was accepted by the Board at a special meeting on October 27. Willert joined Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in August of 2013. He has been a CEO with […]

Monroe County community members are invited to an inspirational remembrance service hosted by Monroe County Hospice, in cooperation with Sinnott-Pierschbacher Funeral Home and Tharp Funeral Home, to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. The Community Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Albia. […]

Monroe County Hospice will be holding a “Be Prepared” educational seminar on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.  The event will take place at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Albia.  A free meal will be provided.  Attorney, Steve Goodlow will facilitate discussion surrounding legal issues that may arise when planning funerals, such […]

The Monroe County Health Care Foundation would like to thank Carol Sovern and her family for the generous donation to add a gazebo to the grounds of Monroe County Hospital & Clinics. The donation is in memory of Carol’s husband, Elmer. The gazebo is to honor the nursing staff of MCHC for the fine services […]

A recent purchase by the Monroe County Health Care Foundation helps Monroe County Hospital & Clinics’ to achieve its mission to provide patients a world-class health care experience. The Foundation purchased an Intelect Legend XT Ultrasound machine for the Physical Therapy Department at a cost of $3,600. Ultrasound is used in therapy as a deep […]

Teresa Kipfer, RN at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.  The Award at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is in cooperation with the Mercy Network.  This is the […]

Mercy College of Health Sciences (Mercy College) will be visiting Mercy Health Network – Central Iowa (MHN-CI) Affiliate Hospitals’ communities on the Endless Possibilities Road Tour during the Summer Months of 2014.  The Road Tour will make a stop at the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics on Monday, June 9 from 11am-2pm. Representatives from the […]

Dr. Ted Church, physician at the Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic, has announced he will retire effective June 27, 2014.  Dr. Church has been with the Hospital for 3 years.   A community reception in honor of Dr. Church is being planned at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics for Wednesday, June 25th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. […]