Influenza Update
January 24, 2018 MEMORANDUM: Influenza Update As of 1:00pm today the front entrance is open with limited hours. The front entrance will be open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. An employee will be stationed [...]
Influenza Visitor Restrictions
January 19, 2018 Influenza Visitor Restrictions The last few days have shown an increase in influenza activity in the community. Effective at 3pm today, January 19th, the front hospital entrance at the circle drive will [...]
Dr. JeanSimon joins Women’s Health Clinic
For Immediate Release 1-11-18 ORHC Welcomes Dr. Brandy JeanSimon Dr. Brandy JeanSimon has joined the Women’s Health Clinic team as an OB/GYN with Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Dr. JeanSimon attended Louisiana State University College of [...]
Malerie Plank, DNP, FNP-C joins Ottumwa Walk In Clinic
For Immediate Release 1-8-18 ORHC Welcomes Malerie Plank, DNP, FNP-C Effective January 8, 2018 Malerie Plank, DNP, FNP-C has joined the healthcare team at the Ottumwa Walk In Clinic as a full time provider. Malerie [...]
ORMICS Receives Lifesaving Automatic CPR Chest Compression System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORMICS Receives Lifesaving Automatic CPR Chest Compression System 11-30-17 (Ottumwa, IA) – Ottumwa Regional Mobile Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) recently received lifesaving technology called the LUCASTM Chest Compression System. This device [...]
ORHC breast cancer survivor shares importance of annual mammogram
On August 4, Vicki Sims annual mammogram caught her stage two Breast Cancer. Vicki was faithful about annual mammograms, due to the history of breast cancer in her family. “I never miss!” exclaimed Vicki. “My [...]
New Level of Care Provided for Patients in the ICU
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Launches e-ICU to Provide Advanced Intensive Care Service for Patients 10-16-17 (Ottumwa, IA) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center is providing a new level of care for patients in the ICU. [...]
Developing a new generation of healthcare workers
Developing a new generation of healthcare workers Workforce development planning is a necessity in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. According to an estimate from the world health organization* there is a need-based shortage of healthcare [...]
A Fulfilling Career Caring for Surgical Patients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-8-17 A Fulfilling Career Caring for Surgical Patients (Ottumwa, IA) – Since the early 1980’s Beth Hendred has been helping patients prepare for and recover from surgeries at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. [...]