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Prioritize Personal and Community Health By Safely Managing Medications
October 26, 2023By: Bryan Harkness, Chief Nursing Officer, Ottumwa Regional Health Center Many of us have taken medicine to help heal from illness or injury at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly half of American adults used a prescription drug within the past 30 days. That's why it’s so important to establish and…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Installs Drug Take Back Receptacle
October 26, 2023Drug take back program is latest addition in efforts to combat medication misuse in the community
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Getting Vaccinated Can Protect Yourself and Our Community this Flu Season
October 13, 2023By Bryan Harkness, Ottumwa Regional Health Center Chief Nursing Officer Autumn marks the beginning of many seasonal things – including football, cooler weather and bonfires. Unfortunately, it is also the start of flu season, which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. It often results in millions of illnesses, hundreds of…
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Breast Cancer—Be Aware and Take Action
October 04, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our…
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Bryan Harkness named Chief Nursing Officer of Ottumwa Regional Health Center
August 28, 2023OTTUMWA, IA (August 23, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) today announced Bryan Harkness RN, MBA, CPPS as their Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Harkness has served as interim CNO at ORHC since May 23, 2023. He will begin his tenure as CNO immediately. Harkness joins ORHC from National Park Medical Center (NPMC), also a Lifepoint…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center to Celebrate Grand Opening of New $4.6 million Cardiac Catheterization Lab
July 26, 2023Provides close-to-home access to state-of-the-art interventional heart care in Ottumwa County OTTUMWA, IA (July 25, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will open its new $4.6 million cardiac catheterization (cath) lab with a public Grand Opening on August 1, 2023. The newly constructed 2,500 square foot cath lab features upgraded technology and equipment…
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Safe During the Hot Summer Months
July 18, 2023By: Joyce Chouinard, NP The summer season is in full swing, and that means camps, outdoor workouts and athletic practices, trips to parks or local waterways, and dozens of other fun outdoor activities for you and your family. It also means you need to watch out for one of Mother Nature’s most dangerous elements: HEAT. “Summer is such a fun time of year, but…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Nurses Honored with DAISY Award for Outstanding Care and Service
June 26, 2023(OTTUMWA, Iowa – 6/26/2023) – Casey Clodt, RN and Tim McCready, RN of Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Patient and family nominations submitted recognized both nurses…
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 16, 2023By: Case Everett, MD Over the past hundred years, medical technology has improved exponentially. Humans today have better access to care than our ancestors could have dreamed of. Despite these advances in medicine, one thing remains true: men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In 2021 there was a 5-year difference between the average lifespans of women…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Highlights Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April 27, 2023April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Ottumwa Regional Healthcare Center (ORHC) wants everyone in its communities to avoid the potentially devastating effects of this disease. Approximately 54,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer and 9,750 people die from the disease, annually. Oral cancer (also known as mouth cancer or oral cavity cancer) is most…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center earns quality award
April 14, 2023The Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been recognized for its quality care and service with a Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. To earn the award, the Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes and a patient satisfaction higher than 92% for 12…
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 29, 2023March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food and drinks you…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Adds Robotic Surgery Capabilities
February 14, 2023Equipment for general surgeons enables greater surgical precision, faster recovery, and reduces complications for patients
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
February 09, 2023Ottumwa Regional Health Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation ORHC cited for excellent care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms OTTUMWA, Iowa – Feb. 9, 2023 — Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) has been recognized by The American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrating expertise and…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Durflinger Honored With American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence
February 08, 2023OTTUMWA, Iowa – Feb. 3, 2023 - Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) announced Catherine Durflinger, ARNP, was selected to receive the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) State Award for Excellence. The industry award is granted annually to high-performing nurse practitioners (NPs) and nursing advocates. The Nurse Practitioners State Award for…
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
January 30, 2023National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According…
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William Kiefer Named CEO of Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 26, 2023Ottumwa, IA (January 26, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) today announced that it has named William Kiefer, DNP, MBA, RN, ACHE, its chief executive officer (CEO). Kiefer has served as interim CEO at ORHC since November 2022. He will begin his tenure as CEO immediately. Kiefer joins ORHC from Canyon Vista Medical Center in Arizona where he served as…
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An Important Update from Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 10, 2023Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to upholding a culture of integrity and compliance, and we do not tolerate behavior that undermines the health, safety and dignity of our patients. We strive to provide a secure environment for all our patients, for their family members, and for our hundreds of committed staff members. Following the death of medical staff…
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 21, 2022The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time of year often means more stress and…
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DIABETES: What You Need to Know
November 01, 2022Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels. As the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes is one of the most common – and dangerous – health issues in the U.S. In fact, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and one in five of them is unaware…
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