Iowa

Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) is pleased to announce its recognition as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).

Joseph Morris, MD, has joined the team at UnityPoint Clinic® General Surgery and Gastroenterology and will continue surgery services for the Siouxland area.

MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will hold a Protecting Families Conference on April 19 at Morningside University in the Yockey Room of the Olsen Student Center from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Siouxland District Health Department, MercyOne and UnityPoint Health have joined forces to launch the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA), which is completed every three years and aims to gather valuable insights into the health needs and priorities of Siouxland residents.

An unexpected medical crisis can leave you unable to make decisions about your care. In the U.S., it’s estimated that 66% of adults have not completed an advance directive.

For the third consecutive year, UnityPoint Health® has been recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare in the country by a national industry publication. 

Starting today, UnityPoint Health’s on-demand virtual care offerings are expanding to patients located in Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. 

MercyOne Siouxland is joining with Iowa Donor Network to Inspire Iowa to Donate Life during National Donate Life Month this April.

WHO: Genesis Health System and the Iowa Donor Network

Siouxland made miracles happen for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2024 Mediathon event from March 26 through March 28.

Brad Hedlund of Sioux City made local history on March 1, 2024, when he was the first patient to receive the life-altering Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) Therapy procedure at MercyOne Siouxland Heart and Vascular Center.

UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is proud to announce Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, pediatric infectious disease physician, has received a Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy.

Endocrine Associates of the Quad Cities will become part of Genesis Health System, effective March 25, 2024.

UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is excited to unveil a new clinic in Dakota Dunes, SD.

Spencer Hospital is excited to host “Women & Wellness,” a free women’s health and wellness event on Thursday, April 14th from 5 to 7 PM.

Robert Cunningham, MD, MRCS, MPH, FACS has joined the team at UnityPoint Clinic® General Surgery and Gastroenterology providing surgery services for the Siouxland area.

Spencer Hospital recently announced national recognition as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, yet this week the news became even sweeter.

The MercyOne Siouxland Foundation recently added three new members to their Board of Directors: William Bass with Ho-Chunk, Jon Saylor with Central Bank and Grant Wetz with Bomgaars.   

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center CEO Brooke Kensinger was named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 110 Rural Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know in 2024.

UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is pleased to announce Brenda Larsen, RN as their Vice President of Clinic and Hospital Operations, effective February 19, 2024.

Several Avera hospitals are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Wellmark has been named a 2024 top employer by HISPANIC Network Magazine and Black EOE Journal in each of their respective “Best of the Best” issues.

Sioux City is honored to announce Jzar Templin as the Employee of the Year for 2023. Templin was recognized for this award during an award ceremony at UnityPoint – St. Luke’s.

The first Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring event of 2024

For the ninth consecutive year, Spencer Hospital is being recognized as Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Phase Two of a construction project at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center will cause a temporary closure of a portion of 5th Street for three days starting on Thursday, February 12, 2024.

Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl LVIII viewing party or attending one, everyone has an important job: Help keep drunk drivers off the road so we can all make it home safely on game night.

Addressing the nursing workforce crisis remains a critical challenge for health systems nationwide, with a predicted shortage of nine million nurses worldwide by 2030.

As Valentine’s Day turns many people’s thoughts to matters of the heart, the health professionals of Spencer Hospital encourage community members to specifically focus on their heart health.

In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-15), MercyOne will give every baby born at MercyOne and Genesis a red hat in February. These hats symbolize our continued dedication to healing hearts – from young to old.