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ORHC hires Stice to lead wound center
August 22, 2025
OTTUMWA — Ottumwa Regional Health Center has announced the appointment of Lindsey Stice as the new director of the Ottumwa Regional Wound Center. Stice has been a member of ORHC since 2012, with extensive experience at Ottumwa Primary Care and the Ottumwa Health Group Clinics. Last November, she joined the Ottumwa...
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ORHC Names Stice Director Of Wound Center
August 21, 2025
OTTUMWA - Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Lindsey Stice as the new Director of the Ottumwa Regional Wound Center. Stice has been a dedicated member of the ORHC team since 2012, with extensive experience at Ottumwa Primary Care and the Ottumwa Health Group Clinics....
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center names two to board of trustees
August 8, 2025
OTTUMWA — Ottumwa Regional Health Center has appointed Zenna Boyd and David Suarez to its board of trustees. Boyd, originally from Milton and a resident of Ottumwa since 2004, is the human resources director at JBS. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in workforce development, strategic operations and...
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EMS manager receives Ottumwa Regional Health Center's Mercy Award
August 7, 2025
by Elizabeth Shores OTTUMWA, Iowa (KTVO) — Ottumwa Regional Health Center's EMS Manager Mark Frymoyer is the center's 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award is given to one employee at each Lifepoint health facility across the U.S. Lifepoint administrators say it's the highest honor an employee can receive. They said Frymoyer exemplifies what first...
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Mark Frymoyer Named 2025 Mercy Award Winner
August 7, 2025
OTTUMWA - (August 7, 2025)-Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC), recently announced that Mark Frymoyer has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values...
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 7, 2025
Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Honors Nurse Colleen for 33 Years of Compassionate Care
July 16, 2025
OTTUMWA, Iowa – July 11, 2025 — Ottumwa Regional Health Center proudly recognizes Colleen Biggs, RN, a longtime member of its surgical services team, for more than 33 years of exceptional service and heartfelt dedication to patient care. Throughout her tenure, Colleen has become known not only for her clinical care, but...
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ORHC Now Offering Weekend Ultrasound Services
July 9, 2025
OTTUMWA - Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) has expanded access to diagnostic imaging by offering ultrasound appointments on weekends, beginning this June. Services will now be available three weekends per month, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing patients with greater flexibility to schedule essential diagnostic care outside of traditional...
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Now Offering Weekend Ultrasound Services
June 24, 2025
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Now Offering Weekend Ultrasound Services OTTUMWA, Iowa (June 24, 2025)— Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) has expanded access to diagnostic imaging by offering ultrasound appointments on weekends, beginning this June. Services will now be available three weekends per month, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing patients...
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Iowa hospital launches program to reduce maternal mortality, improve postpartum care
June 16, 2025
The Special Delivery Program prioritizes early intervention and raises awareness about what postpartum complications women can experience.
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