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 »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Acquires New LUCAS® Chest Compression System to Support Rescuer Efforts
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 »
Hospital Creates $12,415,276 Impact on Local Economy
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 »
Want to stay healthy over the holidays? It doesn’t have to be a Christmas miracle.
’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 Vander Linden Honored with Daisy Award
“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.”
Congratulations Gale Herrera!
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.
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Provides Community Benefit
$530,245 in Uncompensated Care and Health Care Services Given Annually (Albia, IA) – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) provides $530,245 in community benefits to Monroe County, IA according to a recently completed assessment of those programs and services. That amount, based on 2017 figures, includes $339,649 in uncompensated care and $190,596 in free or… Read more »
The Des Moines Register names Monroe County Hospital & Clinics a winner of the state of Iowa 2017 Top Workplaces Award
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 Enhances Local Emergency Services
Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 1
Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies Ingredients Cookies 1 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 egg white 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract Icing 2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2… Read more »