Community Benefit Report

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is proud to be a part of Southeast Iowa and we are driven by our mission of making communities healthier®. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care close to home and investing in our region’s overall well-being. Our teams are committed to embodying our core values and improving the health of all those we serve. We feel privileged to be part of this community, and we take seriously the role we play in providing compassionate, accessible care to patients and their families.

With your help, we are able to make a positive impact on our community in a number of ways. Each year, our Community Benefit Report provides an at-a-glance overview of how we are achieving our mission – both inside and outside our hospital walls. 

2025 Community Benefits Highlights: 

Added new providers

Inviting the best possible providers into our community and supporting them is essential to ensuring access to high-quality care. This year, we added providers in the hospital's sleep lab.

Invested nearly $3 million in capital improvements

By continually investing in our facilities, we’re helping to ensure that we continue to meet our community’s healthcare needs. This year’s investments included a helipad, dissolved air tank, dietary floor replacement and an intensive outpatient program for substance use disorders.

Distributed a payroll of $38,895,701 to approximately 375 employees

We strive to create an environment where talent is recognized, job satisfaction is valued and our employees can effectively use their skills to provide high-quality care and services.

Donated more than $18.4 million in services to those in need

Delivering care to all of our neighbors, regardless of their ability to pay, is foundational to our mission and our commitment to our community.

Paid $8,572,121 in taxes

We are proud to be a leader in our region, and our dedication to ensuring fiscal responsibility extends to both our hospital and community.


You can review and download the complete 2025 Community Benefit Report below.

2025 Community Benefit Report

To view and download previous Community Benefit Reports, click any of the buttons below.

2024 Community Benefit Report2023 Community Benefit Report
2022 Community Benefit Report 2021 Community Benefit Report 
2020 Community Benefit Report