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Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 11

New England Holiday Pudding 1/2 cup yellow (enriched) cornmeal, 5 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent), scalded (see Note), 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 3 cups fruit fresh, frozen, or canned (peaches, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, etc.), lightly sweetened to taste, as… Read more »

Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 12

Three-Ways Hot Cocoa Mix 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 cup dried egg whites, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice, 1/4 tsp. ground clove, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper, 6” cinnamon sticks (optional) for garnish, Black tea bags… Read more »

Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 13

Chickpea and Butternut Squash Fritters with Field Greens Butternut squash and chickpeas are the perfect combination for this vegetarian entrée. Legumes like chickpeas pack protein and the B vitamin folate, and winter squash is rich in carotenoids, a group of phytochemicals. Both are also rich in fiber, which has been shown to support growth of… Read more »

Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 14

Ginger-Carrot Salad with Cranberries 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. freshly grated or finely minced ginger, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, Pinch of salt, 2 cups grated or julienned carrots (can use part cabbage), 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds or peanuts In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey,… Read more »

Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 15

Pomegranate-Apricot Sparkler Tangy pomegranate juice is full of phytochemicals and makes a perfect base for a dazzling holiday punch. 1 1/2 cups cold pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups apricot nectar 1 cup cold seltzer, lime-flavored if desired Ice 1 fresh lime, quartered or kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced (optional) In large pitcher, combine first 3… Read more »

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Named Top 150 Workplaces

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.

MCHC Spreading Holiday Cheer

As the holidays quickly approach, many of us are reminded of the good fortune that has bestowed itself upon us throughout the year and look to pay it forward. For over 20 years, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics and its staff members have made it their mission to create good fortune and holiday cheer in… Read more »

MCHC Technology Advances in Ultrasound & MRI

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to announce advances in technology for both ultrasound and MRI radiologic testing. The Radiology Department recently signed an operating lease with Toshiba America Medical Solutions to use a new Toshiba Aplio 500 ultrasound machine, which was officially put into service on October 7th. Jenny Klyn, Radiology Manager, states,… Read more »

Willert Resigns as MCHC CEO

The Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Todd Willert. He submitted his resignation effective November 21, and it was accepted by the Board at a special meeting on October 27. Willert joined Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in August of 2013. He has been a CEO with… Read more »