Category: News

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…. Read more »

Monroe County Hospice is searching for committed volunteers who are dependable and want to make a difference in someone’s life. Monroe County Hospice has a vibrant volunteer program guided by compassionate and caring members who assist in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their loved ones in Monroe County. Volunteers are available for… Read more »

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics’ Registered & Licensed Dietitian, Liz Zmolek, will present a free educational program on diabetes nutrition management to the community on Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Conference Center at the Hospital. Good health begins with good nutrition.  This is true for everyone.  But when you have diabetes,… Read more »

Monroe County Health Care Foundation is selling $5 Herberger’s Community Days booklets to support the purchase of lifesaving equipment for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics.  Our non-profit 501C3 organization keeps 100% of the booklet price and the customer receives up to $500 in special shopping offers at Herberger’s. Booklets can be purchased from the Foundation… Read more »

Effective today until further notice, the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is redirecting patients visiting the Medical Clinic and Dr. Adler’s office due to a waterline break during the extreme cold temperatures.  Adler’s office, as well as the business office and waiting room in the medical clinic, experienced a fair amount of water damage requiring… Read more »

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is asking the public to help protect patients, families and health care staff from illness due to the onset of the flu season.  Effective today, MCHC is limiting visitors to the Inpatient Unit of the hospital.  These guidelines are temporary and in effect during the flu season, and are subject… Read more »

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to announce the hiring of Jessica Hoepker as its new CFO (Chief Financial Officer). Prior to coming to MCHC, Jessica was the Director of Revenue Cycle for Planned Parenthood of the Heartland in Des Moines, a position she has held for the past year. In her position she… Read more »

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Certified Diabetes Educator, Lori Vitko, ARNP, will present a free educational program on diabetes prevention to the community on Tuesday, January 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Conference Center at the Hospital. The event will feature discussion focusing on diabetes signs and symptoms, prevention, and risk factors facilitated by… Read more »

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to announce the hiring of Gale Herrera, BSN, as its new CNO (Chief Nursing Officer). Prior to coming to MCHC, Gale was the Network Nurse Executive at Mercy Medical Center Des Moines for many years where she developed meaningful affinity meetings for many disciplines, allowing for idea sharing… Read more »

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 »