Cass Health

11/24/2025

Only 31 days until Christmas! 😳🎄
Luckily, you still have time to swing by the Cass Health Gift Shop and check out all the new holiday items! Your purchase at the Gift Shop supports the work of the Cass Health Auxiliary -- so come shop and support a good cause! Open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.

11/24/2025

Newly diagnosed with diabetes? Physician Assistant Mary Robinson shares some kind advice. Listen to our newest episode of The Cass Health Podcast. Our topics included:
▪️ Common symptoms
▪️ Blood sugar management
▪️ Nutritional recommendations
▪️ Mental health + diabetes
▪️ Continuous glucose monitors
▪️ And more!

Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or listen on our website: https://www.casshealth.org/podcast/

11/24/2025

Tonight!!! Come see our Registered Dietitian Sarah Andersen and try out her delicious sweet potato recipe. The Harvest Market is open 3 to 6 pm at the Cass County Community Center.

🍠Get ready for cozy holiday smells at Harvest Market🥧
Guest Chefs Margaret Henderson and Cass Health Clinical Dietitian Sarah Andersen will be in the kitchen baking sweet potato dishes and handing out free samples + recipes.
✨ Margaret will be serving Sweet Potato Pie
✨ Sarah will be making Sweet Potato Casserole
We love that Sarah picked up her sweet potatoes from Brun Ko Farm (pictured with owner Emily).

Brun Ko Farm and Bridgewater Farm will both be selling plenty of sweet potatoes at Harvest Market🍠🍠🍠
Monday, Nov. 24th 3-6 PM at the Cass County Community Center (805 W. 10th St. Atlantic, IA 50022).

11/20/2025

Physician Assistant Mary Robinson shares some of the common symptoms of diabetes. To hear more from Mary about managing diabetes, check out the most recent episode of The Cass Health Podcast. You can find the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or listen on our website: https://www.casshealth.org/podcast/

If you or a loved one are concerned about developing diabetes, take this free Type 2 Diabetes risk test from the American Diabetes Association. It uses information like your age, family history, activity level, and other factors to determine your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Take the test here: https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

11/20/2025

It's National Rural Health Day! We're happy to announce today that we were again recognized with Performance Leadership Awards for Excellence in both Patient Outcomes and Quality.

"The areas of quality, outcomes, and patient perspective are cornerstones of healthcare delivery across rural America, and this year’s Performance Leadership Award recipients are establishing a standard of excellence for their rural peers to follow,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director, Chartis Center for Rural Health.

The Performance Leadership Awards program is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a comprehensive and objective framework for assessing how rural hospitals are performing.

11/19/2025

Hello, Vera Jordan!

11/19/2025

Hello, Serlynmae!

11/19/2025

New ✨ Podcast Episode✨ Alert!
Physician Assistant Mary Robinson is back for the final installment of our series together on The Cass Health Podcast. Mary is board-certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, and in this episode we talk about living well with diabetes.

Check out the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts or listen on our website: https://www.casshealth.org/podcast/

11/18/2025

Thank you to all the amazing women who joined us at Handbag Bingo last week! 👜
Your energy, enthusiasm, and philanthropy made this sold-out event a resounding success.

Special thanks to the following sponsors & supporters:
Armour Insurance
Bluebird Hill
Brocker, Karns & Karns
Cappel's Ace Hardware
Dirt Road Candle Co.
Exira Flower Supply
FNB Bank
Graham Construction
Gregg Young of Atlantic
Hanson's Fine Jewelry
Henningsen Construction
Heritage House
Homebody
Atlantic Elks Lodge & Jim Nordskog
Lorilyn Schultes
Mailander Law Firm
Marsha Watts
Schmidt Family Funeral Homes
Shive-Hattery
The Redwood Steakhouse, Lee & Jo Ann Poeppe
and multiple anonymous donations 💚

11/18/2025

Dinner at Pizza Ranch while supporting a great cause? Sign us up!

Support the Cass Health Chapter of the Nurses Honor Guard by enjoying a delicious meal at the Atlantic Pizza Ranch on Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 8 PM!

Whether you dine in or opt for carry-out, portions of your purchase help support us in honoring the incredible nurses who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards purchasing meaningful materials presented to families during services or dedications for nurses who have passed, as well as living tributes for those who are still with us, celebrating their remarkable careers.

Bring your family and friends, and support this great cause while enjoying delicious food.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 20
🕔 Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: Atlantic Pizza Ranch

Thank you for your support! We can’t wait to see you there!

11/18/2025

We still have spots available for our November edition of Healthy U later this week!

This month's edition is all about volunteering, with presentations by Christina Bettini from Volunteer Iowa, and Cass Health's Community & Guest Relations Director Beth Spieker.

Bettini is the RSVP Volunteer Coordinator in Cass County through Volunteer Iowa. She connects individuals aged 55 (or better!) with local organizations for volunteer opportunities.

Spieker has been the coordinator of the Cass Health Auxiliary since 2021, which offers multiple volunteer opportunities including the Cass Health Gift Shop, transportation services, assisting with fundraisers, and more.

🕐 Thursday, November 20, at noon in Conference Room 2.
🥪 A boxed lunch is provided at no cost to all attendees, so reservations are required.
📞 RSVP by leaving a message at 712-243-7479!

For more information about Healthy U, visit casshealth.org/healthyu.

11/13/2025

Hello, Jaxon Tyler!