Ottumwa Regional Health Center Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report
April 07, 2026
By Raquel Alderman
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa, IA- (April 6, 2026) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center today published its community benefit report for the 2025 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the City of Ottumwa as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
“For more than 130 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been proud to call Ottumwa our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Richard Bergmann, chief executive officer (CEO) of Ottumwa Regional Health Center. “This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing high quality care – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”
Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s 2025 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2025, Ottumwa Regional Health Center added 49 providers in midwifery and more; and made nearly/more than $3million in capital improvements, including a helipad, dissolved air tank, dietary floor replacement and an intensive outpatient program for substance use disorders.ls.
Additionally, Ottumwa Regional Health Center made a donation of nearly $18.4 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice, and employees want to work. In 2025, the hospital distributed $38,895,701 in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 375 employees; while contributing $85,268 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.
Last year, the organization paid $8,572,121 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including, Partners in Progress (Ottumwa Rodeo, Lean-In Sponsor, Winter Fest, Golf Classic,), Int’ Film Festival, American Gothic Performing Arts,) Bridge View Center, Be The Light Suicide Glow Walk, Oktoberfest Parade, Southern Iowa Senior Expo, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa Leadership Academy, Ottumwa Symphony, Cardinal High School, Indian Hills Community College and more.
“We feel fortunate to call Ottumwa our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible,” said CEO, Richard Bergmann. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”
Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s 2025 community benefit report is available here: 2025 Community Benefit Report
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About Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has served Ottumwa, Wapello County and surrounding southeast Iowa communities for more than 130 years. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, medical and surgical care, critical care, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics and specialty services. These include cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, wound care, pain management, sleep studies and pathology.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to its mission of making communities healthier. For more information, call 641.684.2300 or visit OttumwaRegionalHealth.com.