News

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Freeman, M.D., specializing in oncology and hematology, to its team of providers replacing recently retired oncologist, Dr. Loren Brown.  Freeman will visit the Susan Allison Outpatient Clinic on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.  Patients may schedule appointments by calling… Read more »

Pictured above are some of the participants at MCHC who took part in the community-wide pink out day on Friday, October 18th.

Monroe County Hospice along with Sinnott-Pierschbacher Funeral Home and Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, will sponsor a grief and loss seminar on Thursday, October 24th beginning at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall at the First Christian Church in Albia.  The seminar will feature “Consider the Conversation – a documentary on a taboo subject” with… Read more »

Monroe County Health Care Foundation is selling Community Day booklets to support the purchase of equipment for the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics.  This valuable coupon booklet can be purchased for just $5 each, good toward great merchandise at the Bon-Ton family of stores (including Herberger’s and Younkers) during the special Two Day Community Day… Read more »

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics accepted the resignation of Chief Financial Officer/Chief Information Officer, Heather Cain, on Friday, September 6, 2013. Cain will advance her career as the CEO of Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, effective January 2014. Cain has served Monroe County Hospital & Clinics for 16 years.  She has been instrumental in… Read more »

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce Jennifer Archer, ARNP, was chosen to receive the Iowa Hospital Heroes Award 2013. Each day, Iowa hospitals serve their communities and celebrate a winning team of everyday heroes.  In total, more than 70,000 commit themselves to serving anyone who is in need.  They are healers… Read more »

The Monroe County Health Care Foundation and the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics are excited to invite Albia and surrounding communities to attend their Fourth Annual Vegas Night.  This event is exclusive to only 150 people and will be another exciting night to remember. The fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2013 at… Read more »

Free Grief Day Camp Offered to Help Kids Cope with Loss For the third consecutive year, Monroe County Hospice along with Sinnott-Pierschbacher Funeral Home and Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, will sponsor a free, day-camp for kids and teens ages 5 to 14 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Healing Hearts Grief… Read more »

MCHC Team Wins Annual Chamber Golf Event Congratulations to the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics sponsored golf team on winning the Albia Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Event on Friday, August 9th.  The team won the best shot tournament with a score of 56. Pictured are team members:  Vince Hargrave, Bret Foster, Zach Tremmel,… Read more »

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Announces New CEO Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce that Todd M. Willert, CHE, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer effective September 3, 2013. Willert has served as a hospital CEO with MHN-CI (Mercy Health Network-Central Iowa) for 19 years and has more than… Read more »

Dana Cockrell Receives 2013 DAISY Award Dana Cockrell, 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… Read more »

Equipment Purchased in Memory of Jeanne Church The MCHC Foundation recently purchased new equipment in memory of Jeanne Church, the late wife of MCHC Physician, Dr. Ted Church.  Dawn Maughan, Foundation Coordinator stated, “We would like to show our appreciation to Dr. Church and his family for the memorial donations made for Jeanne Church. With… Read more »

CEO Resignation Greg Paris, the innovative CEO of Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, has resigned following 19 years of dedicated service to the residents of Monroe County. The Monroe County Hospital Board of Trustees accepted Paris’ resignation Monday, April 15. “It is with a heavy heart that I accepted the resignation,” said Board of Trustees Chairman… Read more »

MCHC Celebrates Doctors’ Day March 30th is National Doctors’ Day. This annual event recognizes the significant accomplishments of physicians – from prevention of a disease to the saving of a human life. Their daily acts of compassion are to be praised and acknowledged. Doctors dedicate countless hours caring for the personal healthcare needs of patients… Read more »

MCHC Welcomes New Doc The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce the addition of Joshwa Tromblee, D.O. to our team of medical staff. Dr. Tromblee completed undergraduate studies in New Mexico and graduated medical school at Des Moines University (DMU). He completed his residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center,… Read more »

Hospice Volunteer Training Monroe County Hospice is seeking applicants for its Spring 2013 volunteer training program. Graduates of the training will provide support in the Monroe County community to terminally ill  patients and their families.  Classes will consist of 4 sessions and will be held from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Monroe County Hospital &… Read more »

100 Great Iowa Nurses The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce Lori Vitko, ARNP has been chosen as one of 100 Great Nurses in Iowa 2013.  Vitko is an advanced registered nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator in the medical clinic at MCHC. The 100 Great Iowa Nurses award recognizes nurses who… Read more »

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Radiology Department would like to invite the public to attend a Breast Cancer Awareness Dinner.  The event is scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the American Legion in Albia.  This is a FREE event featuring women’s health education, entertainment, dinner, silent auction, and friendship.  Seating… Read more »

In an ongoing effort to ensure our community has access to outstanding specialty physicians, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics announces a change for five of our specialists.   General surgeons: Vincent Sullivan, MD and Neal Sokol, DO; Orthopedic surgeon:  Shehada Homedan, MD; Cardiologist:  Richard Marcus, MD and Rachel Onsrud, ARNP will be joining our family practice… Read more »

The Monroe County Health Care Foundation and the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics are excited to invite Albia and surrounding communities to attend their Third Annual Vegas Night. This event is exclusive to only 150 people and will be another exciting night to remember. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the… Read more »