Category: News

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 »

Community Remembrance Service

Monroe County community members are invited to an inspirational remembrance service hosted by Monroe County Hospice, in cooperation with Sinnott-Pierschbacher Funeral Home and Tharp Funeral Home, to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. The Community Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Albia…. Read more »

“Be Prepared” Seminar

Monroe County Hospice will be holding a “Be Prepared” educational seminar on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.  The event will take place at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Albia.  A free meal will be provided.  Attorney, Steve Goodlow will facilitate discussion surrounding legal issues that may arise when planning funerals, such… Read more »

Gazebo & Memorial Garden

The Monroe County Health Care Foundation would like to thank Carol Sovern and her family for the generous donation to add a gazebo to the grounds of Monroe County Hospital & Clinics. The donation is in memory of Carol’s husband, Elmer. The gazebo is to honor the nursing staff of MCHC for the fine services… Read more »

Foundation Purchases Ultrasound Machine

A recent purchase by the Monroe County Health Care Foundation helps Monroe County Hospital & Clinics’ to achieve its mission to provide patients a world-class health care experience. The Foundation purchased an Intelect Legend XT Ultrasound machine for the Physical Therapy Department at a cost of $3,600. Ultrasound is used in therapy as a deep… Read more »

Teresa Kipfer Honored with Daisy Award

Teresa Kipfer, 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 the Mercy Network.  This is the… Read more »

Mercy College Endless Possibilities Road Tour

Mercy College of Health Sciences (Mercy College) will be visiting Mercy Health Network – Central Iowa (MHN-CI) Affiliate Hospitals’ communities on the Endless Possibilities Road Tour during the Summer Months of 2014.  The Road Tour will make a stop at the Monroe County Hospital & Clinics on Monday, June 9 from 11am-2pm. Representatives from the… Read more »