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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions -Modifications to Visitor Restrictions-
June 23, 2020 Albia, IA – We are slowly beginning to lift visitor restrictions. We have eased our guidelines because we recognize the benefit of patients having a support person with them during their appointment, medical procedure, or hospitalization. As we enter in the “new normal” phase, we remain committed to providing a safe environment… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 | Precautions Visitor Restriction Tightened
Albia, IA – Due to increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in the surrounding area, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has implemented further restrictions. Effective Tuesday May 5, 2020, MCHC is instituting the following restrictions: Further Visitor Restrictions have been issued to restrict unnecessary additional visitors unless assisting a dependent or accompanying a minor…. Read more »
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The National Rural Health Association has named Monroe County Hospital & Clinics a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in the nation in Patient Satisfaction for 2020
ALBIA, APRIL 27, 2020–Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) in Albia, Iowa, was recently identified as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals nationwide for 2020 in Best Practices in Patient Satisfaction by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including MCHC, were determined by The Chartis Center… Read more »
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MCHC Launches Telehealth Visits
April 22, 2020 – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) announced today the implementation of telehealth to expand access to care for our patients in response to the coronavirus COVID-19. This opportunity gives our patients the chance to receive the medical care they need if they are unable to come to the facility. MCHC is… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions | Medical Clinic, Radiology & Lab
To continue and protect the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and the communities we serve, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is moving forward with further precautions. Effective Monday March 30, 2020 Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic, Radiology and Lab will be implementing temporary change of hours. Medical Clinic hours include; Monday… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions
At Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC), we care about you and your health, and we continue to be here for you. Effective Monday March 30, 2020 Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic will be reserving appointment times during the morning hours for patients who need to be seen for chronic conditions, routine needs and follow… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions Restricted Entrance Access, Screening Process, Cafeteria Closed, & Visitor Restrictions
To continue to protect the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and of the communities we serve, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is now moving forward with further precautions. In accordance with this, we are following the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health… Read more »
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Visitor Restrictions Now in Effect at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics
Friday, March 13, 2020, ALBIA/IOWA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has implemented a temporary visitor restriction in effect as of March 13, 2020. The health and well-being of our patients, their families, and of the communities we serve is our top priority. In accordance with this, we are following the most recent Centers… Read more »
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Twenty nurses in MercyOne’s Circle of Care named as Great Iowa Nurses – Finneman (MCHC) being one of them!
Congratulations to the following MercyOne nurses: About MercyOne MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best life. At more than 20,000 colleagues strong, MercyOne’s care providers and staff make health the highest priority. The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and affiliates are located… Read more »
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New Year, New Look at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics
“I am delighted to share MCHC’s new brand identity with our patients and community,” said Veronica Fuhs, CEO. “Many months of hard work have gone into creating and refining the brand. This new brand identity embodies everything about MCHC. Though the brand is changing, the exceptional care, supportive environment, and dedication to the community that… Read more »
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THE DES MOINES REGISTER NAMES MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS A WINNER OF THE STATE OF IOWA TOP WORKPLACES 2019 AWARD
(ALBIA, IA) (SEPTEMBER 16, 2019) – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Des Moines Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures… Read more »
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Coughlin & Comstock Complete Nurse Residency Program
ALBIA, Iowa – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is pleased to announce that Breanna Coughlin, RN and Jayde Comstock, RN have completed the Mercy Rural Health Network Residency Program. The Mercy Rural Health Network Nurse Residency program was started in year 2016 to help new nurses’ transition into practice and to provide resources as… Read more »
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SARAH FUHS RECEIVES IHERF SCHOLARSHIP
Program Awards 52 Health Care Careers Scholarships DES MOINES – Sarah Fuhs, an employee of Monroe County Hospital & Clinics who is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Grand View University, has been awarded a $3,500 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), which is supported by the Iowa… Read more »
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Physician joins Monroe County Hospital & Clinics
ALBIA, Iowa – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is pleased to announce that Tanner Crossley, DO, will begin his medical practice at Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic in August, 2019. Dr. Crossley is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Crossley completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Rexburg, ID with a Bachelor… Read more »
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System-wide branding to MercyOne unifies 450+ patient care locations
“We are excited to bring our mission and vision to life with our new unified brand. Our transition to MercyOne allows us to be more recognizable to the people and communities we serve and celebrates the remarkable work of our teams across the state to build a better-connected system of care and services,” said MercyOne… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics affiliate partner , Mercy Health Network , introduces MercyOne as new statewide name and unified brand
The new brand initiative will better serve Monroe County Hospital & Clinics and other affiliated partners Albia, Iowa — Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) affiliation partner, Mercy Health Network (MHN), a leading health care system, today announced it will soon become MercyOne. With the name change set to officially launch Feb. 1, 2019, the… Read more »
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THE DES MOINES REGISTER NAMES MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS A WINNER OF THE STATE OF IOWA 2018 TOP WORKPLACES AWARD
Ranking among the top 150 workplaces in Iowa, MCHC emphasizes a family atmosphere that focuses around patients. Albia, IOWA (October 18, 2018)–Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register for the third year in a row. This year MCHC earned an even higher… Read more »
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Iowa Hospital Association Awards Scholarship
DES MOINES – The Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA’s) Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) has awarded $182,000 in scholarships to college students from all parts of Iowa. Among those, receiving a $3,500 scholarship is Sarah Fuhs, an employee at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics who is studying for a Bachelor of Science Degree in… Read more »
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Congratulations to Daisy Award Winning Nurse Jenn Archer, ARNP!
Jenn Archer, ARNP, of Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (Medical Clinic), received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for 2018! DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs of expectations of patient and families by displaying exceptional skills, compassion, respect and partnership. This DAISY nomination came from a patient of Monroe… Read more »
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Physician joins Monroe County Hospital & Clinics
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is pleased to announce that Kendra Martin, DO, will begin her medical practice at Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic in August, 2018. Dr. Martin completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO. She attended medical school at the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine,… Read more »