Grundy County Memorial Hospital

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Grundy County Memorial Hospital! 🍂🦃 Please note special hours for outpatient services today and tomorrow. As always, our Emergency and Med Surg departments are open 24/7/365 to care for you and your loved ones. https://grundycounty.unitypoint.org/news/releases/holiday-hours-for-outpatient-services-thanksgiving/

11/26/2025

✨ Healthy Holiday Habits Start Here! ✨
The holidays are full of joy… and sometimes a little too much sugar. Want to enjoy the season without the extra weight? We’ve rounded up 7 simple, family-friendly strategies to help you stay balanced, energized, and confident all season long. 🍪🎄

Read the full blog: https://grundycounty.unitypoint.org/news/releases/healthy-holiday-habits-simple-strategies-to-enjoy-the-season-without-the-extra-weight/

11/26/2025

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Grundy Center is here for you with expanded hours for non-emergent care—such as allergies, cold/flu symptoms, earaches, minor injuries and more. Call 319-824-6945, or if you are an existing patient, you can schedule online through your MyUnityPoint account. See below for adjusted holiday week hours.

11/26/2025

Grundy County Memorial Hospital is hiring a committed, relationship-driven leader to serve as our Director Development – Foundation. https://gcmh.link/director-development

In this role, you’ll help grow a strong culture of philanthropy by building meaningful donor relationships, guiding annual and long-term giving efforts, supporting our Foundation board, and leading programs such as scholarships, grants, and the Grateful Patient Program. You’ll also help manage campaigns, donor recognition, planned giving, research, and gift stewardship to ensure our Foundation’s continued success. If you’re passionate about supporting your community and helping GCMH thrive for years to come, we encourage you to apply today!

Director Development - Foundation Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM The Director Development-Foundation is responsible for the effective management and operation of the GCMH Foundation by fostering a culture of philanthropy among organization stakeholders and the communities the hospital serves. The....

11/25/2025

If you or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or loneliness related to aging, know you don't have to face it alone. The holidays can sometimes amplify these feelings, but support is always within reach. Senior Life Solutions at Grundy County Memorial Hospital provides personalized care, group therapy, and compassionate guidance to help older adults cope, connect, and improve their emotional well-being and quality of life.

For more information about Senior Life Solutions, call 319-824-4126 or visit https://grundycounty.unitypoint.org/services/senior-life-solutions.

11/24/2025

In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Grundy County Memorial Hospital wishes you a safe and joyful celebration. Please note special hours for outpatient services. As a reminder, our Emergency and Med Surg departments remain open 24/7/365 to care for you and your loved ones. https://grundycounty.unitypoint.org/news/releases/holiday-hours-for-outpatient-services-thanksgiving/

11/24/2025

Grundy County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Circulator/Scrub Nurse (0.6 FTE) to join our Surgery Department. Work 24 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with varied day shifts—no weekends or holidays.

In this role, you’ll:
🔹 Scrub and circulate for surgical procedures
🔹 Prepare the surgery suite with necessary supplies and equipment
🔹 Provide safe, patient-centered care in the operating room
🔹 Collaborate with a skilled interdisciplinary team

If you have 2+ years of OR experience and an active Iowa RN license, we want you on our team! Apply today and start your next chapter with us: https://gcmh.link/circulator

11/24/2025

Join us for the Safe Sitter® Course for Teens at Grundy County Memorial Hospital:
📅 Tuesday, December 30 at 8:30 a.m.

Only a few spots left! Give your child the confidence and skills they need to stay home alone or babysit safely. This day-long, instructor-led class is open to students who’ve completed 5th grade and up. Cost is $35. Learn more and register today: https://gcmh.link/safe-sitter

11/23/2025

You’re in for a treat! 👩‍🍳 Chef Bre has a sweet surprise up her sleeve for the final LiveWell Cooking Series class — Better Holiday Baking!

Don’t miss this fun, festive evening of smarter swaps, tasty samples, and holiday inspiration. 🎄🍪

Free to attend — sign up now at gcmh.link/events or call 319-824-4154.

11/21/2025

Attention! There are just a few weeks left in the Medicare open enrollment period, which closes Dec. 7. The GCMH SHIIP Volunteers' schedules have filled up with appointments through the end of the open enrollment window, but if you are still in need of assistance, reach out to the Medicare directly at 1-800-633-4227. They are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can help you compare your options. https://grundycounty.unitypoint.org/patients-visitors/payment-insurance/senior-health-insurance-information-program-shiip/

Reminder: If you plan to make changes for 2026, you must do so before Dec. 7. If you are nearing the age of 65 and just starting to explore Medicare options, our SHIIP volunteers are available year-round and can meet with you after the 2026 Open Enrollment ends.

11/21/2025

The weekend is almost here—and so is expanded care at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Grundy Center! Shannon Appel, ARNP, FNP is available for same-day acute care when you or your little ones aren’t feeling your best.

New Acute Care Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: Noon–8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Appointments are required—call 319-824-6945 or current patients can schedule through your MyUnityPoint account.

This expanded schedule bridges the gap between primary care and the ER, giving our community more access to timely, compassionate care.