Category: News

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Construction Update

July 14, 2020 Albia, IA – As construction progresses, we are excited to open another phase of newly remodeled space for our patients, visitors and staff! Effective Friday, July 17, 2020, the East entrance (our old main entrance) will be open to allow services to be provided in our Susan Allison Outpatient Clinic and the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »