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PELLA, Iowa—The Rehabilitation team at Pella Regional Health Center is starting a monthly support group for survivors of stroke and their families that will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month... [ more ]

June Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
June 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month June: Family and Child classes Information and registration: Visit www.pellahealth.org... [ more ]

Jeanette Seibert Completes Leadership Course
June 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—Jeanette Seibert, CNA, CMA, RA, in Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center has recently completed Lessons in Leadership, a one-day continuing education meeting for graduates of... [ more ]

Pain Management in Specialty Clinic at Pella Regional
May 24, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—Pain clinicians, Dr Matthew Biggerstaff and Dr James Brunz, from Pain Specialists of Iowa are now offering comprehensive pain management services in the Specialty Clinic at Pella Regional... [ more ]

Amber Ethen Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
May 24, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Amber Ethen, PCT, Medical/Surgical Unit; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the May 2010 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Ethen was nominated... [ more ]

May Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
May 3, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month May: Independent Workouts Call 641.628.6623 for more information. Low Impact Aerobics Instructor:... [ more ]

Infant Immunization Awareness Week
April 26, 2010

PELLA, Iowa- National Infant Immunization Week is April 24 - May 1. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million children are inadequately immunized. This can lead to... [ more ]

Pella Regional Employees Recognized for Years of Service
April 19, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Pella Regional Health Center recently hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from January... [ more ]

Nancy Willer Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
April 19, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Nancy Willer, RN, Home Health Care; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the April 2010 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Willer was nominated... [ more ]

Dying Well Series Continues at the Pella Public Library
April 12, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – This book discussion is the third part of the Dying Well series offered by Hospice of Pella at Pella Regional Health Center and the Pella Public Library. The series has focused on... [ more ]

Become an Organ Donor, Save a Life
April 12, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—April is recognized as National Donate Life Month, and according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently more than 100,000 candidates in the... [ more ]

Skilled Care Unit Open House April 14
April 5, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – The Skilled Care Unit at Pella Regional Health Center is holding an Open House on Wednesday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. This will be an opportunity to stop by to check out the... [ more ]

New Physical Therapist Joins Staff at Pella Regional
April 5, 2010

PELLA, Iowa –Amy Carnahan, DPT, has joined the Rehabilitation team at Pella Regional Health Center as a physical therapist. Carnahan is located in the main hospital Monday through Friday, from 9... [ more ]

April Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
March 29, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month April: Independent Workouts Call 641.628.6623 for more information. Low Impact... [ more ]

Pella Regional Installs New Robotic Surgery Technology
March 29, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional Health Center is pleased to introduce the da Vinci Si Surgical System to Pella and the surrounding region. The da Vinci Si was installed on March 26 and staff training... [ more ]

Peggy Swank Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
March 22, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Peggy Swank, RN, Medical/Surgical Unit; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the March 2010 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Swank was nominated... [ more ]

Make a Difference, Be a Hospice of Pella Volunteer
March 15, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – Volunteers are the heart of hospice. They are members of the community that donate their time serving the patients and caregivers that Hospice of Pella serves. Each volunteer chooses... [ more ]

Control What You Eat and How Much You Eat
March 8, 2010

PELLA, Iowa-- March is National Nutrition Month in the United States. Food is the foundation of our bodies, and to acquire and maintain a strong foundation and remain healthy, people must monitor what... [ more ]

Early Detection Is Key to Fighting Colorectal Cancer
March 8, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—March is dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer... [ more ]

March Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
March 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month March: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Tait Smock Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
February 22, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Tait Smock, Information Systems; was recently selected by a group of his co-workers as the February 2010 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Smock was nominated based... [ more ]

Heart Disease is a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
February 22, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—February is American Heart Month, a good time to review your risk for heart disease, as well as the risk to those you love. According to the Centers for Disease Control and... [ more ]

Pella Regional Creates Large Impact on Local Economy
February 22, 2010

PELLA, Iowa –Pella Regional Health Center generates more than 850 hospital jobs that add $37,584,157 million to Pella’s local economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association... [ more ]

Mary Evers Nursing Scholarships Available
February 15, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – The Auxiliary of Pella Regional Health Center is again seeking persons in need of financial assistance in order to pursue a nursing career. The Mary Evers Nursing Scholarships are... [ more ]

Demolition Planned for Former Pella Christian High School
February 15, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – The former Pella Christian High School is scheduled to be demolished within the next month. Asbestos removal started Feb. 1 and the building will be torn down following that process.... [ more ]

Seven Pella Regional Nurses Nominated for 100 Great Iowa Nurses Program
February 15, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—Seven nurses at Pella Regional Health Center have been nominated for the annual 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2010. The program is designed to recognize nurses from around the state who... [ more ]

Bev Yahnke Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
February 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Bev Yahnke, Environmental Services; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the January 2010 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Yahnke was nominated... [ more ]

Nyla Tangen is Pella Regional’s Shining Star of the Year
February 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— Nyla Tangen, Cardiac Services; was recently selected by co-workers as the 2009 Shining Star of the Year at Pella Regional Health Center. Tangen was Shining Star of the Month... [ more ]

February Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
February 1, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month February: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Numerous Certifications at Pella Regional Health Center
January 25, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center employees have recently gained certifications in their professional areas of interest. These certifications validate their knowledge and... [ more ]

Cardiac Calcium Scoring Available at Pella Regional
January 25, 2010

PELLA, Iowa— The month of February is American heart month, the perfect opportunity to schedule a Cardiac Calcium Scoring exam. The Harmeling Imaging Center at Pella Regional Health Center offers... [ more ]

Visiting Guideline Restrictions Lifted at Pella Regional
January 19, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—Effective today, January 19, Pella Regional Health Center is pleased to be lifting the visitor restrictions which were put in place due to H1N1 influenza. While H1N1 influenza has not... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Announces New Addition
January 11, 2010

PELLA, Iowa – Marie Lombard, OTR/L, has joined the Rehabilitation Services team at Pella Regional Health Center. She will be located at the main hospital in the Rehabilitation department Monday... [ more ]

National Influenza Vaccination Week, Jan. 10 - 16
January 11, 2010

PELLA, Iowa—National Influenza Vaccination Week, Jan. 10 – 16, is a national observance established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater... [ more ]

WesleyLife Ownership Begins January 1, 2010
December 28, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—As of January 1, 2010, WesleyLife assumes ownership and management of Jefferson Place, Pella Manor and Fair Haven East from Pella Regional Health Center. “Pella... [ more ]

Holiday Hours for Pella Regional Health Center
December 21, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—All Pella Regional Health Center clinics will be closed Thursday, Dec.24 at Noon for the holidays. The clinics will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. These clinics... [ more ]

January Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
December 21, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month January: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Barbara De Penning Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
December 18, 2009

Barbara De Penning, Business Office; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the December 2008 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC).... [ more ]

Kelli Kramer Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
December 14, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Kelli Kramer, Rehabilitation; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the December 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Kramer was nominated based... [ more ]

Iowa Ranks #2 in Overall Performance in Health System Scorecard
December 14, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Iowa is one of 13 states to again rise to the top quartile of the overall performance rankings, outperforming other states on multiple indicators according to the 2009 edition of The... [ more ]

Screening Mammography Yearly After Age 40 Proven to Save Lives
December 7, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Women at average risk of getting breast cancer should get a screening mammogram every year starting at age 40. This guideline, the same as the American Cancer Society’s, is what... [ more ]

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Now Available at Pella Regional Locations
December 1, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— The single best way to protect against the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. In addition to H1N1, the usual seasonal influenza viruses are still expected to cause illness... [ more ]

REMINDER: Visiting Guidelines Changed at Pella Regional
December 1, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional has limited patient visitations in order to minimize potential exposure to illness. While the changes may be difficult, the following visiting guidelines are in effect... [ more ]

December Community Events for Pella Regional Health Center
November 24, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month December: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Pella Regional Employees Recognized for Years of Service
November 23, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from October to December.... [ more ]

Update on Construction of Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center
November 23, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center is currently undergoing construction and renovation. To be able to keep the construction area separate from the residents during the remodel,... [ more ]

November is Hospice Month
November 16, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— During the holidays or on other special occasions, many of us gather with family and friends. More often than not, these gatherings include the telling and re-telling of family stories,... [ more ]

November Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
October 26, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month November: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Visiting Guideline Changes at Pella Regional Due to Patient Safety
October 23, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional Health Center is serious about protecting the health of the communities we serve, including our patients, visitors and employees, from the pandemic H1N1 and seasonal flu.... [ more ]

Healing While Dying Presented Oct. 29
October 19, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Hospice of Pella at Pella Regional Health Center will be doing a community presentation on “Healing While Dying: Dying Well, Dying with Dignity” on Thursday, Oct 29, from... [ more ]

Pella Regional Laboratory Receives Accreditation
October 19, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— The Laboratory at Pella Regional Health Center has been awarded an accreditation for the excellence of the services being provided by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based... [ more ]

October Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
September 28, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month October: Fitness classes Cost is $30 for 12 sessions. Call 641.628.6623 to register... [ more ]

Fair Haven East Soup Supper Sept 30
September 21, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Fair Haven East will host its annual Soup Supper on Wednesday, September 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room at Fair Haven East in Pella. This year’s soup offerings will... [ more ]

Pella Regional Employees Recognized for Years of Service
September 21, 2009

New Physical Therapists in Rehabilitation at Pella Regional
September 14, 2009

PELLA, Iowa– Zach Kanis, DPT, MHA, and Liz Vermeer, DPT, are now practicing as physical therapists in the Rehabilitation Department at Pella Regional Health Center. They are both located at the... [ more ]

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Early This Year to Prepare for H1N1
September 10, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— The single best way to protect against the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. This year, in order to prepare for the additional health concern of H1N1, Pella Regional is encouraging... [ more ]

No Holiday Hours for Convenient Care at Pella Regional
August 31, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional Health Center will no longer be offering convenient care on holidays. This change will be in effect on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Convenient Care is for people with conditions... [ more ]

Summer Concert Series at Fair Haven East
August 31, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Fair Haven East, a part of Pella Regional Health Center, will be hosting a FREE Summer Concert Series the second Tuesday of each month through September. The series will feature the... [ more ]

September Community Calendar for Pella Regional Health Center
August 24, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month September: Fitness classes Rehab Gym Fee: $30 for 8 weeks. Call 641.628.6623... [ more ]

Kathy Pitts, RN, named Shining Star of Pella Regional
August 24, 2009

PELLA, Iowa— Kathy Pitts, RN; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the August 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center. Pitts was nominated based on attitude,... [ more ]

Pella Regional Provided $5.2 Million in Community Benefit
August 24, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional Health Center provided $5.2 million in community benefits in 2008 according to a recently completed assessment of those programs and services. That amount, based on 2008... [ more ]

August Community Calendar for Pella Regional
August 3, 2009

PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center classes and activities are planned for the month August: Fitness classes Rehab Gym Fee: $30 for 8 weeks. Call 641.628.6623 to... [ more ]

Pella Regional’s OB Department Doing Their Part to Combat the National Problem of Obesity
August 3, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—The study titled–Annual Medical Spending Attributable to Obesity: Payer- and Service-Specific Estimates—was released on July 27 at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s... [ more ]

Educator at Pella Regional Receives Award
July 21, 2009

PELLA, Iowa—Pella Regional Health Center nurse educator, Joan Vande Krol, BS, RN, has received the 2009 Lamp of Knowledge Award. The Lamp of Knowledge Award recognizes Iowa Society of Healthcare... [ more ]

Summer Concert Series at Fair Haven East
July 6, 2009

Ole Blasi Named Shining Star of
June 30, 2009

Ole Blasi, Health Information Services; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the June 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Blasi was nominated based on attitude,... [ more ]

Brownie Troop #984 Provides Gifts to Cancer Patients
June 2, 2009

On May 14 Brownie Troop #984 dropped off “We Care” bags to the cancer patients at Pella Regional Health Center. Troop #984 is made up of 16 first grade girls from Madison, Lincoln and home... [ more ]

Beth Van Maanen, Pella Regional Nurse, Gets Scholarship
May 18, 2009

Beth Van Maanen of Pella, a nurse at Pella Regional Health Center, has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF). Van Maanen is currently an LPN... [ more ]

Pella Regional Accredited by The Joint Commission
May 11, 2009

Pella Regional Health Center has been awarded full accreditation by The Joint Commission. This accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s... [ more ]

Main Hospital Entrance Moves Back to Original Spot
May 11, 2009

Starting Wednesday, May 20, the main entrance to Pella Regional Health Center will return to the original location on the South side of the hospital off Jefferson Street. The Information Desk and the... [ more ]

Good Samaritan Free Clinic in Pella Helps Those in Need
May 4, 2009

The Good Samaritan Free Clinic in Pella provides basic medical services for illness, minor injury care, child wellness/preventive care, and physicals for schools, sports and work. The clinic is part of... [ more ]

Swine Flu Information from Pella Regional Health Center
April 28, 2009

Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified in the United States.... [ more ]

Hilary Van Vark Named Shining Star of
March 18, 2009

Hilary Van Vark, OB; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the February 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). �... [ more ]

Two Pella Regional Nurses Among 100 Great
March 16, 2009

Janet Naset-Payne and Dan Schreur in 2009 Class of 100 Great Nurses... [ more ]

Steve Scull Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
March 10, 2009

Steve Scull, Fair Haven East and Pella Manor; was recently selected by a group of his co-workers as the March 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Scull was nominated... [ more ]

Lions Club Offers Free Eye Screening for Kids on March 14
March 2, 2009

The Pella Lions Club, in cooperation with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, is conducting free vision screenings for young children on Saturday, March 14, from 9 am – Noon at Pella Regional... [ more ]

Pella Regional Generates Large Impact on Local Economy
February 9, 2009

Pella Regional Health Center produces 827 jobs that add $35,145,242 to Marion County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.... [ more ]

Pella Regional Nurses Pass National Certifications
January 26, 2009

Two nurses have recently been certified as Hospice and Palliative Care nurses.... [ more ]

Nyla Tangen Named Shining Star of
January 14, 2009

Nyla Tangen, Cardiac; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the January 2009 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Tangen was nominated based on attitude, appearance, commitment... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Welcomes First Baby of 2009
January 6, 2009

Baby Ashlyn Arrives January 3... [ more ]

Drill Tests Disaster Response at Pella Regional Health Center
December 8, 2008

On Nov. 21, Pella Regional Health Center performed a disaster drill that involved all departments and staff members, local emergency responders and volunteers from Pella High School.... [ more ]

Employees at Pella Regional Recognized for Years of Service
December 4, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, December 4, to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from October through December.... [ more ]

Nicky Olivier Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
November 13, 2008

Nicky was nominated based on her attitude, appearance, commitment to PRHC, communication, etiquette, privacy, responsiveness, safety awareness, & sense of ownership.... [ more ]

Pella Regional Employees Pass National Certifications
November 3, 2008

Three employees at Pella Regional Health Center, Kathy Pitts, RN, in the Emergency Department and Lindy Bradley, RN, and Rita Rumburg, PCT, in the Dialysis Department, have recently been certified in... [ more ]

No Cold Medicine for Children Younger Than 4 Years Old
October 27, 2008

New instructions will appear on the products in coming months... [ more ]

Pella Regional to Host Long Term Care Legislative Forum
October 22, 2008

Area legislators and legislative candidates will attend a long term care legislative forum at Pella Regional Health Center on October 29 at 1:30 pm. At the forum, members of... [ more ]

Open House for Cardiac Services on October 28
October 20, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Cardiac Services program by having an Open House on Tuesday, October 28, from 12:30-2:30 pm. The public is invited to stop by Cardiac... [ more ]

Dr. David Daining Honored as “Iowa Hospital Hero”
October 13, 2008

Iowa Hospital Association Recognizes Those Who Go Above and Beyond... [ more ]

Caregiver’s Convention October 15
October 6, 2008

There will be a Caregiver’s Convention on Wednesday, October 15, from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Fair Haven East Dining Room at 607 East Third Street. This program, developed with funding from the Marion... [ more ]

Pella Regional Celebrates National Physician Assistant Week
October 6, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center is celebrating National Physician Assistant Week, October 6-12. This year's theme is Celebrating Physician Assistants: Valued Partners in Care.... [ more ]

Employees at Pella Regional Recognized for Years of Service
October 6, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 2, to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from July through September.... [ more ]

Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Flu
September 29, 2008

The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Influenza vaccination appointments can be made through Pella Regional Health Center and their family of clinics during the... [ more ]

Fair Haven East Soup Supper Sept 24
September 15, 2008

Fair Haven East will host its annual Soup Supper on Wednesday, September 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room at Fair Haven East in Pella. This year’s soup offerings will be Pea Soup and Chicken... [ more ]

Iowa CareGivers Association 2008 Annual Conference
September 8, 2008

On September 8 and 9, 2008, Kathy McGruder, Joyce Vander Molen and Jeff Weinstock, Certified Nurse Assistants in Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center are attending the Iowa CareGivers Association... [ more ]

Nursing Communication Process Highlighted in Textbook
September 8, 2008

Joint Commission Textbook will show Pella Regional as example of quality... [ more ]

Lori Williams Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
September 4, 2008

Lori Williams, LPN, Pella Regional Health Center - Knoxville; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the September 2008 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Lori was nominated... [ more ]

Pella Regional Welcomes Internal Medicine and Emergency Physicians
September 2, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center welcomes Dr. Robin Vande Voort, Internal Medicine, and Tim Dykstra, Emergency Department. Dr. Vande Voort will be practicing in both Pella and Knoxville. She is in Pella... [ more ]

Pella Regional Donates Automated External Defibrillators
August 25, 2008

Approximately 7,000 children, including adolescents, die from sudden cardiac arrest each year in the United States. To combat this statistic Pella Regional Health Center is donating Automated External... [ more ]

Protect Yourself Against Mosquitoes and Ticks
August 18, 2008

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the first human case of West Nile virus disease in Iowa this year has recently been confirmed. West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that... [ more ]

Shawna Fopma Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
August 18, 2008

Shawna Fopma, Physical Therapy; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the August 2008 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Shawna was nominated based on attitude, commitment... [ more ]

Pella Regional Provides Community Benefit
August 8, 2008

$3,804,016 in Uncompensated Care and Health Care Services Annually... [ more ]

New Emergency Entrance at Pella Regional
July 28, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center’s new Emergency Department is now open. All patients and visitors to the Emergency Department area—Emergency, Urgent Care, Infusion Center, Wound Care—must... [ more ]

Sports Physical Clinics through Pella Regional Health Center
July 14, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center’s family of clinics is once again offering sports physical clinics this year. Students are required to have sports physicals to participate in all school sponsored... [ more ]

Summer Concert Series at Fair Haven East
June 30, 2008

Fair Haven East, a part of Pella Regional Health Center, will be hosting a FREE Summer Concert Series the second Tuesday of each month through September. The series will feature the talents of local musicians,... [ more ]

Employees at Pella Regional Health Center Recognized for
June 27, 2008

Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, June 26, to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from April through... [ more ]

Pella Regional Lean Coordinator Speaks at National Conference
June 19, 2008

Sarah Cottington, CPHQ, RHIT, Performance Improvement Coordinator at Pella Regional Health Center, will be joining a panel discussion at the 2nd Summit on Deploying the Toyota Production System and Lean... [ more ]

Hospital Auxiliary Donates More Than $18,000 to Pella Regional
June 19, 2008

Numerous Gifts Demonstrate Commitment to Hospital and Community... [ more ]

Chad Burggraaf Named Shining Star of
June 5, 2008

Chad Burggraaf, Environmental Services; was recently selected by a group of his co-workers as the June 2008 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Burggraaf was nominated based on attitude,... [ more ]

Summer Concert Series at Fair Haven East
June 3, 2008

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Increases Services at Pella Regional
June 2, 2008

Five additional physicians will be joining Dr. Dan Vande Lune at the Iowa Orthopaedic Center at the Pella Regional Health Center location. These physicians—Dr. Joe Galles, Dr. Ze-Hui Han, Dr. Mark... [ more ]

Mary Evers Nursing Scholarships Awarded
May 27, 2008

Pella Community Hospital Auxiliary awards four recipients... [ more ]

Florence Dieleman, RN, Retirement Party May 30
May 27, 2008

Florence Dieleman, RN, long-time nurse for Dr. John Kanis, is retiring from her position at Pella Medical Clinic. Dr. John Kanis and his wife Sandy are hosting a retirement party to celebrate her career... [ more ]

Senior Health and Fitness Expo on May 28 at Pella Manor
May 19, 2008

A Senior Health and Fitness Expo is being held on May 28, from 10 am to 1 pm at Pella Manor. The event is held in conjunction with Fair Haven East and the Forever Young program at Pella Regional Health... [ more ]

Pella Regional Receives Bronze Aster Award
May 19, 2008

The Aster Awards, hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc., is an elite competition recognizing the nation’s most talented health care professionals for outstanding excellence... [ more ]

Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing and Itching…Spring is Here
May 12, 2008

May is National Allergy Awareness Month... [ more ]

Expanded Services for Diabetes Care in Pella and Knoxville
May 12, 2008

The Diabetes Case Management program for Pella Regional Health Center now includes a dedicated diabetes dietitian, Carla McFarland, RD, to educate and support people with diabetes. Nutrition intervention... [ more ]

Donna Vroom Named Shining Star of
May 5, 2008

Donna Vroom, Medical Imaging; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the May 2008 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). DonnaLori was nominated based on Attitude, Appearance,... [ more ]

Nurses Week to Be Celebrated May 6-12 at Pella Regional
May 1, 2008

The work of America's 2.9 million registered nurses to save lives and to maintain the health of millions of individuals is the focus of this year's National Nurses Week, celebrated annually May 6-12... [ more ]

Pella Regional Lean Coordinator, Sarah Cottington, Earns CPHQ
April 22, 2008

Cottington also a guest speaker at U of I class... [ more ]

Insulin Pump Therapy Class at Pella Regional on April 17
April 7, 2008

Curious about the latest Insulin Pump Therapy? Come to the FREE informational meeting on Thursday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 pm, in the Educational Conference Room on the second floor of Pella Medical... [ more ]

Protect Yourself and Others from Germs
April 7, 2008

Clean hands are your best protection against infection. Clean your hands before and after you eat or prepare food, after using the restroom or changing diapers and frequently throughout the day. There... [ more ]

Main Hospital Entrance Moves to North Side of Campus
March 31, 2008

Emergency Patients Must Still Enter at Front of Hospital... [ more ]

Pella Regional Provides Athletic Training for Area High Schools
March 24, 2008

The Rehabilitation Department at Pella Regional Health Center provides athletic training for the following schools: Pella Community, Prairie City-Monroe, and Lynnville-Sully. The sports that we provide... [ more ]

Two Pella Regional Nurses Among 100 Great
March 24, 2008

Karen Westercamp and Yvonne O’Brien in 2008 Class of 100 Great Nurses... [ more ]

Pella Regional’s 25+ Year Employees
March 20, 2008

Quarter Century Club adds three new members... [ more ]

Medical Services Must Be Scheduled as Regular Appointments
March 20, 2008

Starting March 24, to meet the needs of our patients, all visits with a nurse must be scheduled at the Pella Medical Clinic. This includes all immunizations, injections and procedures such as EKGs. Please... [ more ]

Pella Regional Nurse Passes National Certification
March 10, 2008

Sherrilyn Nikkel, RN, BSN, gains prestigious nursing credentials... [ more ]

Nurse Call Center Goes Live at Pella Medical Clinic March 24
March 10, 2008

Medical Assistance from Highly-Trained Nurses... [ more ]

Cold Medicine Harmful to Children Under 2 Years Old
February 11, 2008

FDA warns serious side effects may occur... [ more ]

Sleep Important to Long-Term Health
February 11, 2008

Good sleep habits have positive effects... [ more ]

Construction Updates for February 8, 2008
February 8, 2008

What’s happened in the last two weeks (January 26-February 8): • Work at the main hospital site included: • Laying bricks • Hanging, mudding, taping and sanding drywall •... [ more ]

Rose Van Rees is Pella Regional’s Shining Star of the Year
February 4, 2008

Rose Van Rees, Materials Management; was recently selected by co-workers as the 2007 Shining Star of the Year at Pella Regional Health Center. Van Rees was Shining Star of the Month in August 2007... [ more ]

New Addition to Pella Medical Clinic Now Open
January 28, 2008

PELLA, Iowa –The new addition to the Pella Medical Clinic is now open. The expansion of Pella Medical Clinic will help to meet the current and projected needs of the Pella community and the surrounding... [ more ]

Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage in Recent Study
January 28, 2008

Pregnant Women Advised to Cut-down on Caffeine Intake... [ more ]

Construction Update for January 25, 2008
January 25, 2008

What’s happened in the last two weeks (January 12-25): • Work at Pella Medical Clinic included: • Clean-up • OPEN HOUSE! • Work at the main hospital site included: •... [ more ]

Pella Regional Creates Large Impact on Local Economy
January 23, 2008

One in Five Iowa Jobs Linked to Health Care... [ more ]

Snow Shoveling: Advice to Avoid Injury
January 21, 2008

PELLA, Iowa— There has already been a lot of snow this year, and it seems to just keep coming. With heavy snowfalls in the community, the Rehabilitation Department at Pella Regional Health Center... [ more ]

National Nurse Anesthetists Week, Jan. 20-26
January 16, 2008

CRNAs provide professional quality, personal care to patients... [ more ]

Healthy Weight Week, Jan. 20 - 26
January 14, 2008

Overweight Children a National Problem... [ more ]

Construction Update for January 11, 2008
January 11, 2008

What’s happened in the last two weeks (December 29-January 11): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Preparations for move-in • Final Clean-up • Shut down... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Welcomes First Baby of 2008
January 8, 2008

Alivia Dingeman Arrives Jan. 3... [ more ]

Knoxville Family Health Center Announces New Addition
January 3, 2008

Julie Lautenbach, PA joins the team... [ more ]

Construction Update for December 28
December 28, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (December 15-28): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Installing carpet, flooring and wood trim • Installing reception desk,... [ more ]

Pella Regional’s Bereavement Specialist Receives Certification
December 26, 2007

Cindy Cain, LMSW, social worker and bereavement specialist for Hospice of Pella has recently received her Certification in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement. This certification is provided... [ more ]

Construction Update for December 14, 2007
December 14, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (December 1-14): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Installing carpet, flooring, wall protection and wood trim • Installing... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Announces New Addition
December 13, 2007

Alicia Kautzman, DPT joins the Rehab Services team... [ more ]

Dr. Lonnie Lanferman Announcing Departure
December 7, 2007

Family Physician Thanks Patients for Support... [ more ]

Construction Update for November 30, 2007
November 30, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (November 17-30): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Installing carpet, flooring and wall protection • Installing plumbing... [ more ]

Construction Update from November 16, 2007
November 16, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (November 3-16): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Installation of acoustic ceiling • Installation of plumbing fixtures... [ more ]

There are Many Months this November at Pella Regional Health Center
November 9, 2007

November is a ‘month of months’ at Pella Regional Health Center because it is American Diabetes Month, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Home Care Month and Hospice and Palliative... [ more ]

There are Five Weeks this Month at Pella Regional Health Center
November 2, 2007

There are five weeks at Pella Regional Health Center this month, and that adds up to at least a month of celebrations! Medical-Surgical Nurses Week, Diabetes Education Week, Radiologic Technology... [ more ]

Construction Update from November 2, 2007
November 2, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (October 20-November 2): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Installation of acoustic ceiling grid and tiles • Installation... [ more ]

Construction Update for October 19, 2007
October 19, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (October 6-19): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Acoustic ceiling grid • Installation of millwork • Coping Cap •... [ more ]

Toni Pearson Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
October 12, 2007

Toni Pearson, Surgery RN; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the October 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Pearson was nominated based on attitude, appearance,... [ more ]

Dr. Anne Hellbusch Begins Practice at Pella Medical Clinic
October 10, 2007

Dr. Anne Hellbusch, a family practice physician, opened her practice at Pella Medical Clinic in September. Her practice includes obstetrics. Anne Hellbusch, D.O. graduated from Northwestern College... [ more ]

Construction Update for October 5, 2007
October 5, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (September 22-October 5): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Mudding, taping, sanding and priming walls • Acoustic ceiling... [ more ]

Women’s Health Takes Center Stage on October 9
September 21, 2007

A Women’s Health Affair, a health information event designed especially for women, will be Tuesday, October 9 at the Pella Opera House. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Exhibitor Booths... [ more ]

Dr. S. Doug Kanis Opens Internal Medicine Practice at Pella Medical Clinic
September 21, 2007

Dr. S. Doug Kanis, an Internal Medicine physician, opened his practice at Pella Medical Clinic in August. An internal medicine physician is one who focuses on adult medicine and has had special... [ more ]

Construction Update for September 21, 2007
September 21, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (September 8-21): • Work at the Pella Medical Clinic site included: • Mudding, taping, sanding and priming walls • Mechanical and electrical... [ more ]

Elizabeth Uitermarkt Named Shining Star
September 19, 2007

Elizabeth Uitermarkt, Department Scheduler for Med Surg/ICU/OB/ED; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the September 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Uitermarkt... [ more ]

Construction Update for September 7, 2007
September 7, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (August 25-September 7): At the Clinic, drywall installation, mudding, taping and sanding continued. The electrical and mechanical rough-ins... [ more ]

Pella Regional Nurses Receive National Certification
September 6, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center nurses Marlys Anderson, RN; Pam Boat, RN; and Jan Chapman, RN; recently passed the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) examination administered by the Board of Certification for... [ more ]

Employees at Pella Regional Health Center Recognized for Longevity and Quality of Service
September 6, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, August 30, to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months from July through... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Employees Receive Scholarship to Attend Conference
September 6, 2007

Melody Cochrane, Kathy Mc Gruder and Jeff Weinstock, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center; were recently selected to receive a scholarship to attend... [ more ]

Rose Van Rees Named Shining Star of Pella Regional
August 30, 2007

Rose Van Rees, Materials Management; was recently selected by a group of her co-workers as the August 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Van Rees was nominated for this award for... [ more ]

Construction Update for August 24, 2007
August 30, 2007

What’s happened in the last two weeks (August 11-24): · Utility connections from the hospital addition to the existing City of Pella lines along Jefferson Street were... [ more ]

FREE Sports Injury Evaluations
August 30, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center’s Rehab Department is proud to be exclusive sports medicine provider for Pella High Athletics. When a Pella High athlete gets hurt during a game, they have Pella... [ more ]

September is Prostate Awareness Month
August 30, 2007

Thousands of men die each year of fear and embarrassment – fear of visiting their physician when suffering from prostate problems -- and millions suffer needlessly as a result of ignorance or... [ more ]

Patients Speak--Pella Regional Health Center’s Emergency Department Among Best in Nation
August 23, 2007

Patient Evaluations Put PRHC in the Best of the Nation Category Patients seen in the Emergency Department at Pella Regional during the Second Quarter of 2007 gave the Emergency Department accolades... [ more ]

Garden Dig
August 23, 2007

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Construction Update for August 10
August 16, 2007

Above: Part of the Pella Regional expansion What has been completed in the last two weeks (July 28-August 10) · Utility connections from the hospital addition to the existing City... [ more ]

Back to School Tips
August 16, 2007

AVOID A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACK ACHE Backpacks are great for keeping all your school things organized and carrying lots of books, but to be honest, backpacks can be a pain—literally! “If... [ more ]

Pella Youngster Donates Toys to Pella Regional
August 9, 2007

Evan Spadafora Makes a Contribution with a Little Help from his Friends Evan Spadafora accepted a lot of gifts at his birthday party on July 14, but none were for him, and that made the recently turned... [ more ]

Dr. Mike Thompson of Iowa Rural Surgical Associates Begins Practice at Pella Regional Health Center
August 2, 2007

Dr. Mike Thompson, a general surgeon with Iowa Rural Surgical Associates (IRSA), began his full-time general surgery practice on July 16, 2007, at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Dr. Thompson joins... [ more ]

Iowa Ranks Third Best in Nation for Emergency Department Times
July 26, 2007

National average for time spent in the ED is 240 minutes, Iowa average is 167 minutes, PRHC’s average is 94.2 minutes Patients that choose the Emergency Department at Pella Regional Health... [ more ]

Dr. Matt Morgan Passes Board Certification
July 26, 2007

Matt Morgan, D.O., General Surgeon at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) recently passed the certification exam by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery to become a board-certified general surgeon.... [ more ]

Coping with your Kid's Sleep Disorders
July 26, 2007

Sleeptalking and Sleepwalking Sleeptalking occurs when the child talks, laughs or cries out in his/her sleep. As with sleep terrors, the child is unaware and has no memory of the incident... [ more ]

Aren't They Precious . .. While They're Sleeping?!
July 25, 2007

Each and every person, no matter his or her age, needs sleep. Sometimes it seems like the very old and the very young have the most irregular sleep habits. During summer months while school is out... [ more ]

Pella Community Hospital Auxiliary Awards Scholarships
July 19, 2007

The Pella Community Hospital Auxiliary recently awarded four $800 Mary Evers Nursing Scholarships to local students to help them reach their goal of becoming a registered nurse. Recipients for 2007 include: Heidi... [ more ]

Construction Update at Pella Regional
July 19, 2007

Work has progressed rapidly on the Pella Regional Health Center addition this summer. If current conditions continue and the project remains on schedule, the second story to Pella Medical Clinic... [ more ]

Janis Warden Named Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
July 11, 2007

Janis Warden, Hospice RN; was recently selected as the July 2007 Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Warden who was selected for this honor by her peers was chosen for her professional... [ more ]

Sports Physical Clinics to be Offered by Pella Medical Clinic
July 9, 2007

Pella Medical Clinic will offer sports physical clinics on Tuesday, July 17; Wednesday July 25; and Tuesday July 31; from 5-7 p.m. each evening. Students are required to have sports physicals to participate... [ more ]

Pella Regional Re-Certified as a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility
July 5, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) successfully completed the categorization and re-verification process to be re-certified as a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility by the Iowa Department of Public... [ more ]

Pella Regional Gets a Gold Aster Award
July 5, 2007

The Aster Awards, hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc., is an elite competition recognizing the nation’s most talented healthcare professionals for outstanding excellence... [ more ]

Utility Connections Will Cause Partial Closures of Pella Regional Parking Lot
June 28, 2007

The project to connect utilities from the new hospital addition to existing City of Pella lines running along Jefferson Street will begin Monday, July 2. During the phased project, portions of Jefferson... [ more ]

Dialysis at Pella Regional Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 28, 2007

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, when most people are either still sleeping or beginning to get ready for their day, Theola Van Arkel’s day has started. She is already at the Pella Regional... [ more ]

July 2007 Community Calendar
June 28, 2007

Check out the July 2007 Calendar of Events at Pella Regional.... [ more ]

Carol Salter Selected as June 2007 Shining Star
June 20, 2007

Carol Salter, RN, Emergency Department/Urgent Care; was recently selected by a group of her peers as the June 2007 Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Salter started her career at PRHC... [ more ]

Senior Health & Fitness Expo to be Held May 30
May 17, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center’s (PRHC) Pella Manor, Fair Haven East and Forever Young program are sponsoring a Senior Health and Fitness Expo on National Senior Health and Fitness Day, May 30, from... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Medical Clinics Announce Holiday Hours
May 2, 2007

Clinics associated with Pella Regional Health Center will be closed on Memorial Day, May 28, 2007. This includes Pella Medical Clinic, Pella Specialty Clinic as well as Bussey Family Health Center,... [ more ]

Care You Count On. People You Trust. Pella Regional Health Center Celebrates National Hospital Week
April 27, 2007

Accidents and illnesses will happen; so will births and rehab. And as they happen, there’s one place you can rely on to help you along the way—your local community hospital.... [ more ]

An Update on the Construction at Pella Regional Health Center
April 12, 2007

You can see the steel! Both the second story addition to Pella Medical Clinic and the new addition to the front of Pella Regional Health Center are beginning to take shape. During the... [ more ]

Four Pella Regional Nurses Among 100 Great in Iowa
April 10, 2007

Pam Boat, Betty Sels, Peggy Swank and Lisa Tucker in 2007 Class of 100 Great Nurses Four nurses associated with Pella Regional Health Center—Pam Boat, RN, BSN; Betty Sels, RN; Peggy Swank, RN;... [ more ]

Lindy Bradley Named as Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
April 10, 2007

Lindy Bradley, RN, Dialysis; was recently selected by a group of her peers as the April 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Bradley started her career at PRHC in 2001 in the... [ more ]

Fair Haven East to Fill the Air with Music
March 22, 2007

Fair Haven East will be hosting an open house featuring the musical talents of Lynn Cooper on Thursday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Fair... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Employees Receive Scholarships to Attend Leadership Training
March 15, 2007

Jeanette Siebert, Joy Vander Veer and Jeff Weinstock, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in Long Term Care at Pella Regional Health Center, were recently selected to receive a scholarship to attend the... [ more ]

Scott Kinney Named as Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
March 14, 2007

Scott Kinney, Director of Support Services, was recently selected by a group of his peers as the March 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Kinney, started his career at PRHC... [ more ]

Hilltop “Artists-in-Residence” and Art Center Students
March 14, 2007

Students in the City of Pella’s Art Center programs recently completed a project to brighten the hallways at Pella Regional Health Center. Because of the hospital construction projects, several... [ more ]

Employees at Pella Regional Health Center Recognized for Longevity and Quality of Service
February 23, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center hosted an Employee Recognition Breakfast Thursday, February 22, to honor employees who have reached or will reach milestone anniversaries during the months of January to March.... [ more ]

Pella Regional Now 100% Tobacco-Free Campus
February 21, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) became a 100% tobacco-free campus effective March 1, 2007. As a result of the tobacco-free policy, the use of tobacco products is prohibited on all properties... [ more ]

Hospice of Pella Scores High on Survey
February 21, 2007

Hospice of Pella scored above state and national averages in a National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Family Evaluation of Hospice Care survey which is the industry standard. For four... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Welcomes Dr. Ryan Thoreson to the Emergency Department
February 20, 2007

Pella Regional Health Center welcomes Dr. Ryan Thoreson to the Emergency Department/Urgent Care. Dr. Thoreson is an Iowa native; his home town is Ellsworth, Iowa. Before coming to Pella Regional... [ more ]

Valerie Graves Named as Shining Star of Pella Regional Health Center
February 19, 2007

Valerie Graves was recently selected by a group of her peers as the February 2007 Shining Star at Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC). Graves started her career with PRHC in 2005 as a registered nurse... [ more ]

An Update on the Construction at Pella Regional Health Center
February 19, 2007

Despite the arrival of winter weather, progress has continued steadily on construction of the new addition to Pella Regional Health Center. Throughout January, construction crews: Drilled... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center’s Nutrition Services Scores Big
January 29, 2007

Meals at the Hospital Ranked Among the Best Nationally All those jokes about bad hospital food are a thing of the past at Pella Regional Health Center. Patients admitted to Pella Regional during... [ more ]

Forever Young to Celebrate American Heart Month
January 24, 2007

Heart disease is the number one killer in America, but today, the chances of preventing heart disease are better than ever because of modern technology and screenings. Pella Regional Health Center’s... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Impacts Local Economy
January 5, 2007

Study Shows One in Five Iowa Jobs are Linked to Healthcare The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) released its annual report on the economic impact of healthcare on local counties and communities.... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Welcomes First Baby of 2007
January 3, 2007

Lainey Lynn VanderSchel Arrives January 2 It wasn't a long wait for the first baby of 2007 at Pella Regional Health Center-Lainey Lynn VanderSchel arrived at 6:08 am on January 2. Lainey,... [ more ]

Siemens Helping Pella Regional Health Center Achieve Highly Efficient Healthcare Environment Through Totally Integrated Low-Voltage Solution
November 16, 2006

Environmental, Security, Life Safety and Communications systems tightly linked Today's highly competitive healthcare environment depends on technology to deliver better care at lower... [ more ]

Dr. Danielle Clark to See Patients at Bussey Family Health Center
November 16, 2006

To better serve the health needs of Bussey-area citizens, Danielle Clark, D.O., will begin seeing patients on a regular basis at Bussey Family Health Center from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. on... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center's Emergency Entrance to Move November 10
October 26, 2006

Pella Regional Health Center's Emergency Department Entrance will relocate November 10 because of construction associated with the addition to the hospital. Anyone using the Emergency,... [ more ]

New PET/CT Technology at Pella Regional Health Center Offers Improved Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
September 19, 2006

Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) will offer patients a powerful new diagnostic imaging system known as PET/CT, starting Monday, October 2, 2006. The technology combines the strengths... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Named a "Top 25 Connected" Healthcare Facility
September 18, 2006

PRHC Nationally Recognized for its Health Imaging and Information Technology What do Pella Regional Health Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Robert Wood Johnson University... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Furthers its Commitment to Fighting Breast Cancer
September 15, 2006

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It's is a disease that no woman wants, yet one out of eight women in the United States will be impacted by it. Breast Cancer is the most common... [ more ]

Digital Mammography Comes to Pella Regional Health Center
August 25, 2006

MAMMOMATDR Novation Digital Mammography System Goes Live September 18 In order to provide patients with optimal breast imaging and comfort with lower x-ray dosage, Pella Regional... [ more ]

Pella Medical Clinic Announces the Addition of Dr. Spencer Carlstone
July 15, 2006

Dr. Spencer Carlstone, a new Family Practice physician, is now accepting appointments at Pella Medical Clinic. His practice, which includes obstetrics, officially begins on August... [ more ]

Dr. Dale Lensing, Gynecologist, Extends Services at Pella Regional Health Center
June 23, 2006

Dr. Dale Lensing, a Board-certified gynecologist who opened his gynecology clinic in the Specialty Clinic at Pella Regional Health Center in 2003, is expanding his services. Services... [ more ]

No More Waiting Until Morning InstyMeds Prescription
June 15, 2006

Medication Dispenser at Pella Regional Health Center Makes Medications Available 24/7 The days of leaving the Emergency Department at Pella Regional Health Center in the middle of the night... [ more ]

Pella Regional Health Center Honored with National Marketing Award
June 1, 2006

Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) was recently honored with a Bronze Aster Award for its website (www.pellahealth.org) in the 2006 Aster Award competition. The Aster Awards, hosted... [ more ]

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