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Aug. 18
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Welcomes Dr. Joshua HarrisAlbia, IA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is pleased to announce that Joshua Harris, DO, will begin his medical practice at Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic in late August 2021. Dr. Harris is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Harris completed his undergraduate studies at South Dakota State University, Spearfish, SD with a… Read more »
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COVID-19 Reminders & Protocols
Albia, IA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) remains committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of health care personnel, patients, and communities served. Currently, Monroe County is sitting with the highest positivity rate in the State of Iowa. The percent positive rate is the percentage of all COVID-19 tests performed in the… Read more »
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May. 7
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Named Top Critical Access HospitalMonroe County Hospital & Clinics Named Top Critical Access Hospital (May 4, 2021) For the second consecutive year in a row, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) in Albia, IA was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for best practices in patient satisfaction in the country. One of only three… Read more »
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MCHC Construction is Coming to an End!
MCHC Construction is Coming to an End! Albia, IA: March 4, 2021 – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) construction project is coming to a close. What does that mean? Soon, MCHC will be opening its NEW main lobby located on the North side of the building! What else does that mean? Several changes will… Read more »
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Seventeen nurses in the MercyOne’s Circle of Care named as Great Iowa Nurses – Leshen & Stephens (MCHC) being TWO of them!
Seventeen nurses in the MercyOne’s Circle of Care named as Great Iowa Nurses – Leshen & Stephens (MCHC) being TWO of them! Albia, IA: March 4, 2020 – On March 1, 2021, nurses across Iowa were announced as 2021 Great Iowa Nurses, an annual award recognizing nurses that have made meaningful, last contributions to their… Read more »
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Dec. 16
MCHC Relaxes Visitor RestrictionsDecember 16, 2020 Albia, IA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) remains steadfast in our commitment to safety as a core value and we are working diligently to protect our colleagues and communities from exposure to COVID-19. We are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health authority guidance to… Read more »
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Nov. 20Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions -Increases Visitor Restrictions
November 19, 2020 Albia, IA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC), in partnership with the CDC and local public health organizations, want to provide the safest possible environment for our patients, families, community and colleagues. Based on the latest information and surge in COVID-19 cases, one important way to enhance health and safety is… Read more »
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MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS THE #1 TOP WORKPLACE IN THE MEDIUM SIZE BUSINESS CATEGORY BY THE DES MOINES REGISTER
(ALBIA, IA) (September 23, 2020) – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has been recognized as the number one top workplace in the medium size business category by the Des Moines Register. The Top Workplace program is based on employee feedback from third-party surveys that cover various facets of workplace culture such as how connect employees… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Construction Update The West Parking Lot Entrance is Reopened!
September 8, 2020 Albia, IA – Construction is booming at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC)! With construction, comes improvements. Effective, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 the West parking lot entrance will be reopened. Construction crews have worked diligently paving and completing our new driveway and it looks amazing. The West parking lot entrance will be… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Construction Update – Entrance Changes
August 10, 2020 Albia, IA – Construction is booming at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC)! Everything is moving forward, and the providers and employees cannot wait to share this new space with their friends and neighbors! With construction, comes changes. Effective, Monday, August 17, 2020, the current West entrance that guides patients and visitors… Read more »
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Monroe County Hospital & Clinics Construction Update
July 14, 2020 Albia, IA – As construction progresses, we are excited to open another phase of newly remodeled space for our patients, visitors and staff! Effective Friday, July 17, 2020, the East entrance (our old main entrance) will be open to allow services to be provided in our Susan Allison Outpatient Clinic and the… Read more »
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Jun. 22Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions -Modifications to Visitor Restrictions-
June 23, 2020 Albia, IA – We are slowly beginning to lift visitor restrictions. We have eased our guidelines because we recognize the benefit of patients having a support person with them during their appointment, medical procedure, or hospitalization. As we enter in the “new normal” phase, we remain committed to providing a safe environment… Read more »
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May. 4Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 | Precautions Visitor Restriction Tightened
Albia, IA – Due to increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in the surrounding area, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has implemented further restrictions. Effective Tuesday May 5, 2020, MCHC is instituting the following restrictions: Further Visitor Restrictions have been issued to restrict unnecessary additional visitors unless assisting a dependent or accompanying a minor…. Read more »
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Apr. 27The National Rural Health Association has named Monroe County Hospital & Clinics a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in the nation in Patient Satisfaction for 2020
ALBIA, APRIL 27, 2020–Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) in Albia, Iowa, was recently identified as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals nationwide for 2020 in Best Practices in Patient Satisfaction by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including MCHC, were determined by The Chartis Center… Read more »
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Apr. 22MCHC Launches Telehealth Visits
April 22, 2020 – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) announced today the implementation of telehealth to expand access to care for our patients in response to the coronavirus COVID-19. This opportunity gives our patients the chance to receive the medical care they need if they are unable to come to the facility. MCHC is… Read more »
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Mar. 31Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions | Medical Clinic, Radiology & Lab
To continue and protect the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and the communities we serve, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is moving forward with further precautions. Effective Monday March 30, 2020 Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic, Radiology and Lab will be implementing temporary change of hours. Medical Clinic hours include; Monday… Read more »
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Mar. 26Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions
At Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC), we care about you and your health, and we continue to be here for you. Effective Monday March 30, 2020 Monroe County Hospital Medical Clinic will be reserving appointment times during the morning hours for patients who need to be seen for chronic conditions, routine needs and follow… Read more »
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Mar. 23Monroe County Hospital & Clinics COVID-19 Precautions Restricted Entrance Access, Screening Process, Cafeteria Closed, & Visitor Restrictions
To continue to protect the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and of the communities we serve, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) is now moving forward with further precautions. In accordance with this, we are following the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health… Read more »
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Mar. 13Visitor Restrictions Now in Effect at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics
Friday, March 13, 2020, ALBIA/IOWA – Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has implemented a temporary visitor restriction in effect as of March 13, 2020. The health and well-being of our patients, their families, and of the communities we serve is our top priority. In accordance with this, we are following the most recent Centers… Read more »
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Mar. 3
Twenty nurses in MercyOne’s Circle of Care named as Great Iowa Nurses – Finneman (MCHC) being one of them!Congratulations to the following MercyOne nurses: About MercyOne MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best life. At more than 20,000 colleagues strong, MercyOne’s care providers and staff make health the highest priority. The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and affiliates are located… Read more »
