Story Medical

10/28/2025

Please join us in offering a sincere THANK YOU to all of our first responders for all they do in supporting our community. It takes a special kind of person to serve as a first responder and we are fortunate to have such a wonderful team at Story Medical.

We also salute the Story County Board of Supervisors for offering up a special proclamation to mark the date and recognize our team, along with first responders from fire, police and more.

10/28/2025

Hey all you ghosts and ghouls ... get a headstart on the Halloween hi-jinx at Story Medical Senior Care!

Our Halloween parade offers treats for the kids and downright delight for our residents. The fun gets started at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at our NEW Senior Care located just south of the medical center.

We hope to see a big crowd!

Don’t forget!! This Thursday starting at 4:30pm, bring your kids out to Story Medical Senior Care for some trick or treating, before going downtown. Our folks would love to see your kids in their costumes!! 💀👻🎃💕

10/27/2025

Skyler Gent of Senior Care is our latest Sunshine Award winner!

Given monthly, the award recognizes members of the Story Medical team who go above and beyond in delivering the Best Experience Every Time.

Congrats to Skyler!

10/24/2025

As part of our Monster Mash Health Bash community health fair, Story Medical teamed up with Central Elementary in Nevada for a Halloween-themed coloring contest—and these young artists did spooktacular work!

From preschool through fourth grade, students showed off their creativity while learning that staying healthy can be fun, too.

A big congratulations to all our winners—and thank you to Central Elementary for helping us celebrate health, happiness, and Halloween spirit in our community!

10/24/2025

With uncertainty surrounding the federal government shutdown, families who rely on SNAP benefits may experience disruptions in the coming weeks. Now is the time to prepare and learn about local and national food resources available to help.

Here are a few places to find support:

🔘 Find free or reduced-cost food, housing, and assistance programs: findhelp.org
🔘 Locate a food bank near you: feedingamerica.org or foodfinder.us
🔘 Explore community fridge programs: freedge.org or changex.org
🔘 Find a nearby Little Free Pantry: littlefreepantry.org
🔘 Connect with mutual aid networks: mutualaidhub.org

Story Medical joins local organizations in encouraging families to stay informed, plan ahead, and reach out for support if needed. Access to nutritious food is essential to health and well-being—and help is available.

10/23/2025

Are you sitting down right now? We hope so because BOTH the Cyclones and Hawkeyes play at HOME this weekend!

If you're getting revved up to tailgate, you don't have to sacrifice your health at the pre-gaming table. Our dietitian Anna Riley offers up some tasty tips in the Provider Perspectives link below!

Read more here: https://www.storymedical.org/about-us/news/provider-perspectives-score-big-flavorwithout-flagging-your-heart-health

10/23/2025

We had SO much fun at our Monster Mash Health Bash tonight! From a huge heart, to an actual heart, MRI fun, more candy than you could dream of and some spook-tacular swag—we had it all. A huge thanks to everyone who attended. We’ll see everybody next week at Main Street Nevada, IA’s Downtown Trick or Treat! 🎃 🍬

10/21/2025

Last week, Story Medical joined the community at the Story County Mental Health Expo at Ames City Hall.

Victoria Trullinger, Kelsey Bracy, and Kennedy LaVille Thoren represented Story Medical, sharing resources and connecting with attendees about ways to support mental health and wellness.

It was a wonderful evening focused on mindfulness, connection, and reducing stigma around mental health!

10/20/2025

Big congratulations to four of our own for completing the Iowa Hospital Association Leadership Development Program!

This program equips healthcare professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections to lead with purpose and make a difference in their organizations and communities.

Story Medical graduates:

🎓Michael Melchert – MOG Supervisor
🎓Andrea Bacon – ED Director
🎓Lance Ackerman – Radiology Director
🎓Teresa Struchen (not pictured) – Inpatient RN

We’re proud of the dedication, teamwork, and leadership each of them brings to Story Medical every day. Their commitment to growth helps us deliver the Best Experience Every Time for our patients and our team.

10/20/2025

An incredible crew right here ... we love seeing our partners at 21st Century Rehab, PC in the spotlight!

Have no fear the 21st Century Physical Therapists are here! In October we celebrate Physical Therapists and PT Assistants for their role in improving our health, mobility and quality of life. Thanks to each one of you for enhancing the wellness in Nevada and our surrounding communities!

10/16/2025

Our MONSTER MASH HEALTH BASH IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. We hope to see you there!