News

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Physio-Control LUCAS® 3 will benefit patients and rescuers by enabling continuous consistent chest compressions in cardiac resuscitations. Albia, Iowa, April 3, 2018:  Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) will soon have an important lifesaving tool on board their vehicles. The emergency department recently announced the acquisition of 15+ Physio-Control LUCAS® 3 Chest Compression Systems…. Read more »

In all, Iowa’s Health Care Sector Provides More Than 330,000 Jobs Across State ALBIA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) generates 228 jobs that add $12,415,276 to Albia, IA’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. In addition, MCHC’s employees by themselves spend $1,700,555 on retail sales and contribute $106,233… Read more »

’Tis the season for get-togethers, lasting memories, and good cheer. But as with any celebration, there’s always a risk of compromising health in pursuit of happiness. Dinners can lead to overeating, gatherings can spread the flu and holiday obligations can build stress. For a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season, here are a few simple… Read more »

“Julie goes above and beyond her role as a nurse. She treats each and every patient as if they were her family. Her assessment skills and quick interventions contribute to her amazing patient care.”

The 100 Great Iowa Nurses award recognizes nurses that have made meaningful, lasting contributions to their patients, colleagues, and the nursing profession, and are viewed as mentors to other nursing professionals.

MCHC has been selected one of the “Top 150 Workplaces” by the Des Moines Register for 2016. Exclusively awarded based on anonymous employee feedback, this award reflects the value and engagement of the relationships among the MCHC employee team environment.

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is proud to announce the addition of Avera eEmergency services in Albia, IA. MCHC provides emergency services to thousands of patients in the community each year. Open 24/7, the ER is equipped to handle any patient that comes through the door. However, access to a second set of eyes... Read more »