HEALTH CARE
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Ottumwa Regional Health Center ( ORHC ) is more than a provider of health care services . Its commitment to providing exceptional service in a compassionate manner means the patients and their families are the center of attention .
The health center began as the Ottumwa Hospital Association in 1892 and admitted its first patient in 1894 . It has provided general acute care hospital services from the Pennsylvania Avenue location since 1952 .
ORHC offers in-hospital care , outpatient care and one-day services , all providing peace of mind to residents of the region .
ORHC also offers secondary level health care to residents in Wapello County and the seven surrounding counties . An increasing emphasis is placed on relationships with neighboring community hospitals , physicians and agencies that depend on providers in Ottumwa for specialty care . ORHC strives to improve the quality of health through local and regional collaboration at the lowest possible cost .
ORHC offers a wide range of health care services , including emergency medicine , critical care services , medical / surgical , obstetrics , and pediatrics , as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization , diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services , wound care , pain clinic and pathology .
To view more information or find a provider , visit
ottumwaregionalhealth . com
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
River Hills Community Health Center River Hills Community Health Center opened a family practice clinic in November 2000 at 201 S . Market St . in Ottumwa , providing comprehensive medical services to southeast Iowa .
Over the years , there has been significant growth , including a new two-story addition onto the Ottumwa clinic . Part of that growth also includes dental , women ’ s health and family planning , behavioral health and pediatric services . Growth into River Hills ’ service area includes Centerville , Richland , Sigourney , Oskaloosa and Fairfield .
The mission of River Hills CHC —“ To improve the health outcomes of our patients by providing exceptional health care services ”— is carried out daily by employees of River Hills CHC .
River Hills CHC accepts Medicare , Medicaid , most private health insurances and also offers a sliding-fee payment scale for those who are uninsured . The sliding-fee scale is based on income and household size .
River Hills CEO Joy Alexander was appointed earlier this year after former CEO Rick Johnson retired in December 2021 after 16 years with the organization .
For more information , visit riverhillshealth . org .
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
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