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ORHC Vows to Continue Working to Rebuild Trust
December 17, 2024
ORHC Vows to Continue Working to Rebuild Trust By Ellis Codjoe -December 13, 2024 A meeting was held at the Bridge View Center Thursday afternoon to update community leaders on Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC). William Kiefer became the hospital’s CEO two years ago. While he didn’t directly address the police investigation that shocked the...
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Hospital CEO: ORHC is safe, stable
December 16, 2024
OTTUMWA — William Kiefer's venture to Ottumwa was a sudden one. He received a call as the ownership of Ottumwa Regional Health Center became aware that not only had one of its staff members died of an overdose inside the hospital, but that staffer had also sexually assaulted several patients. "I received a...
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Ottumwa Regional has added a Midwife program to increase availability of OB-GYN care
November 4, 2024
The Ottumwa Regional Health Center has just hired it's *second Mid-Wife... adding to a program that's in its infancy at the hospital.
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20 People at Ottumwa Regional Hospital celebrated their fight against the leading cause of death in America
October 18, 2024
Today, the Ottumwa Regional Hospital recognized patients that completed their Cardiac Rehab.
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Ottumwa Regional is the only Hospital in Iowa offering a new solution to BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
October 17, 2024
There is now a hospital in southeast Iowa that offers men a new minimally invasive bladder surgery. It's the only one in the state.
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center hosts fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
October 14, 2024
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The annual Ottumwa Regional Health Center Breast Cancer Awareness Walk returned for its fourth year on Saturday. The Health Center hosts this event every year to help raise awareness about the disease. Approximately 13.1% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point during their lifetime according...
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Breast Cancer inspections are down 10% in Wapello County
October 2, 2024
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Joan Garrett has been dealing with Breast Cancer for Four years... She said she made the mistake of calling herself a survivor before her cancer returned. Garrett said, “I won’t ever feel like a survivor. I’ll feel like a fighter, I’ll feel like a warrior, I’ll feel like I’m...
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Ottumwa family doctor says it’s important to watch what you eat during fair season
September 5, 2024
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The State Fair means lots of delicious and fattening foods, but an Ottumwa Family doctor says there are ways to enjoy the unique fair food offerings without your health hating you later. Guilty pleasures - fairs and carnivals are filled with them, including the carnival over the...
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Ottumwa Regional staff member awarded for their work toward minimalizing patient use of opioids
July 10, 2024
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Rachel Morton is Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Surgical Services Clinic Manager. On Tuesday morning, July 9th, Morton was awarded the Billion Pill Pledge Champion award. The Billion Pill Pledge is an initiative started by Goldfinch Health and adopted by Iowa’s Attorney General, Brenna Bird. Back in 2022,...
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The 'Dog-tor' is in, prescribing smiles to patients and staff at Ottumwa Regional
June 17, 2024
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa Regional Health Center's newest hire may be their most in-demand staff member. "Dog-tor" Tucker specializes in prescribing smiles and healing hearts. He only works on Fridays and prefers to be paid with head scratches or treats. “He is a bona fide member of our staff and his only job is...
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