Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa.

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an acute care facility that has been providing health services for over 125 years to the community of Ottumwa & the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR VISIT THE NEAREST EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY. Please note that information, including personal and health information, posted to this page is generally accessible by others. To protect your privacy, PLEASE DO NOT SHARE OR COMMUNICATE ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION ON OR THROUGH THIS PAGE. By posting to this site, you assume any risks associated with the sharing of this information. Ottumwa Regional Health Center expressly disclaims any obligations under federal or state health privacy laws for information contained in such posts. For more information on Facebook’s privacy practices and terms and conditions, please review the policies and terms applicable to the third-party site. We are not responsible for the privacy and security practices of those other websites, applications, and/or platforms or the information they may collect (which may include IP address). You should contact such third parties directly to determine their respective privacy policies. Links to any other websites or content do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by us of the linked website, platform, and/or content. For more information on Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s privacy and security practices related to our services, please visit our website. We use this page to share content about our facility, team, community, health observances, and general health education. Please be respectful, and note that while we do not regularly review or remove content from this page, we reserve the right to review and remove posts or comments that are, among other things, abusive, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, obscene, violate the law, promote unrelated offerings, link to external sites, or may otherwise risk harm to any person.

Mark your calendars! 📅Join Ottumwa Regional Health Center for an Open House at Ottumwa Orthopedics on April 29th from 4:...
04/13/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

Join Ottumwa Regional Health Center for an Open House at Ottumwa Orthopedics on April 29th from 4:30–6:30 PM at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., Ste B.

Come meet our dedicated providers, including Dr. Scott and Nusaybah Ismail, PA-C, and help us welcome our newest orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scherb, to the team!

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn more about our services, and see how ORHC continues to expand care in our community.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while getting to know our team—we’d love to see you there!

ORHC was honored to participate in the Wapello County Democrats breakfast meeting this past Saturday at Cafe by Country ...
04/13/2026

ORHC was honored to participate in the Wapello County Democrats breakfast meeting this past Saturday at Cafe by Country Kitchen.

Our CEO, Richard Bergman, had the opportunity to speak about ORHC’s mission, the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare, and the work we continue to do to support individuals and families throughout our community. He also highlighted the value of collaboration with local leaders and organizations to strengthen the overall health and well-being of Wapello County.

We are grateful to Wapello County Democrats for hosting this breakfast and creating space for meaningful conversation. Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with us—we appreciate the chance to share, listen, and connect.

Today, Ottumwa Regional’s urologist and Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Mahmoud Alameddine, had the opportunity to speak wit...
04/10/2026

Today, Ottumwa Regional’s urologist and Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Mahmoud Alameddine, had the opportunity to speak with providers at Jefferson County Health Center about prostate health and the Aquablation therapy.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is the only hospital in Iowa that offers this procedure.

It was a great opportunity to share knowledge, discuss advancements in treatment options, and collaborate with fellow providers to better serve patients across our communities.

Thank you to Jefferson County Health Center for the opportunity to connect and collaborate!

Congratulations to Kimberly Justice of our ICU for being named Ottumwa Regional Health Center's Q1 2026 Nurse Mentor Awa...
04/10/2026

Congratulations to Kimberly Justice of our ICU for being named Ottumwa Regional Health Center's Q1 2026 Nurse Mentor Award winner!

Kim was nominated by our Nurse Externs for her consistently positive, professional, and student-focused approach. She goes above and beyond to involve students in meaningful patient care experiences—even in high-acuity situations—helping expand their clinical knowledge and confidence.

Known for her patience and ability to clearly explain procedures and underlying pathophysiology, Kim plays a vital role in building strong foundations for future nurses. Students and colleagues alike praise her teaching style, positive attitude, and compassionate, detail-oriented care.

We are proud to recognize Kim for her dedication to mentoring the next generation of nurses—well deserved!

Great evening at Ottumwa Regional Health Center Provider Dinner & Wine Pairing at the Bridge View Center last night.It w...
04/09/2026

Great evening at Ottumwa Regional Health Center Provider Dinner & Wine Pairing at the Bridge View Center last night.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our providers to connect, meet, and mingle outside of the workplace—with each other and with other members from the community. Events like this help strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration, and build an even stronger network of care.

Guests also enjoyed a delicious three-course dinner prepared by the amazing chef Adam—making the evening even more special!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we appreciate all that you do!

The good news is testicular cancer is among the most treatable, curable cancers today, especially when caught early. Be ...
04/09/2026

The good news is testicular cancer is among the most treatable, curable cancers today, especially when caught early. Be proactive about your health and talk to your doctor about your risk.

🚚🍴 Food Truck Alert! 🍴🚚Patrick’s Pour Decisions Food Truck will be at Ottumwa Regional Health Center from 6:30 AM – 2:00...
04/08/2026

🚚🍴 Food Truck Alert! 🍴🚚

Patrick’s Pour Decisions Food Truck will be at Ottumwa Regional Health Center from 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM tomorrow, Thursday, April 9th!

📍 Location: Front parking lot of the hospital

They’ll be serving up:
☕ Coffee, hot chocolate, cold brew refreshers
🍵 Teas & lemonade
🥤 Smoothies
🍩 Mini donuts – cinnamon sugar, apple cider, powdered sugar & butterscotch

Stop by and treat yourself—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet pick-me-up! 😋

Asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. We offer compassionate behavioral health services designed to me...
04/08/2026

Asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. We offer compassionate behavioral health services designed to meet you where you are, because no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Visit our website to learn more about how we are here to help you.

04/07/2026

Prevention is key! This National Public Health Week, we want to emphasize the power of preventive care. Regular check-ups, vaccinations and healthy lifestyle choices are vital to overall health. Visit ottumwaregionalhealth.com to find a primary care provider to help you stay healthy and detect any issues early.

April 7th is the Day of Action 💚Ottumwa Regional Health Center is proud to stand in support of Sexual Assault Awareness ...
04/07/2026

April 7th is the Day of Action 💚

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is proud to stand in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April.

We invite our staff, patients, and community to join us by wearing teal on Tuesday, April 7th to show support for survivors and raise awareness.

Together, we can help break the silence, support healing, and promote a culture of respect and safety.

🎓 Need Service Hours? Looking to Volunteer?Attention High School, College Students & City of Ottumwa resident!ORHC is lo...
04/07/2026

🎓 Need Service Hours? Looking to Volunteer?

Attention High School, College Students & City of Ottumwa resident!

ORHC is looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity to earn service hours, gain experience, and give back to your community.

Perfect for:
✔ High school students needing service hours
✔ College students
✔ Anyone who enjoys helping others
Interested in volunteering?

📞 Call 641-684-3086
📩 Or send us a DM for more information.

Tag a student who might be interested! 👇💙

Today was all about celebrating someone who truly makes a difference every single day 💙After receiving such a heartfelt ...
04/07/2026

Today was all about celebrating someone who truly makes a difference every single day 💙

After receiving such a heartfelt outpouring of appreciation from our ED teams—including both ER and ORMICS—we knew we wanted to turn that same recognition right back around to one very special person: Carolyn from our EVS team.

Carolyn is more than just a valued team member—she’s someone this group genuinely adores. Her dedication, positivity, and the care she brings to her work do not go unnoticed. It’s clear from the kind words shared that she plays a huge role in keeping things running smoothly and supporting those around her.

This morning, we had the opportunity to recognize Carolyn and thank her for all she does. It was a small gesture compared to the impact she makes, but one that came straight from the heart of a team that truly appreciates her.

We’re also grateful to have her husband Richard, who is part of the ORHC family as well, sharing in this moment.

Thank you, Carolyn, for everything you do—you are appreciated more than words can express!

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For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a full service regional health center providing exceptional, high-quality care in a warm and compassionate manner. We offer a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics and home care, as well as speciality services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab and pathology. Our high quality, board certified medical staff offers a complete range of services from family practice and internal medicine, to specialties such as general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, oncology, dermatology and more. Our highly trained and dedicated associates work closely as a team to provide individualized, seamless care to our patients and caring support to families and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs. DISCLAIMER & PURPOSE : While we do regularly review this site, it is not set up to receive questions about specific medical conditions. IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION, PLEASE CALL 911 OR ARRANGE TO BE TAKEN TO AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY, such as a hospital Emergency Department. Ottumwa Regional Health Center hopes that our page will be an informative resource for the community in which you can learn more about this hospital, our employees and the medical staff as well as about how to take care of your health. We hope you’ll like our Facebook site so much that you’ll want to use the "Share" link to tell your friends about it. If you or a loved one has been a patient, we'd love to hear your story. Just remember that information posted here is not private or confidential. If you have a specific concern or a complaint, please reach out to us directly so that we can address your specific situation. You can reach the Marketing and Business Development Director at abarker@orhc.com or 641-684-3086. Ottumwa Regional Health Center encourages interaction, discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but we ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. Be aware that postings by others to this page are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Ottumwa Regional Health Center, nor do we confirm their accuracy. As part of our commitment to you, we’ll do our best to ensure the postings here are in line with our culture. However, since we can't monitor every posting or conversation, Ottumwa Regional Health Center expects that users will not post content that falls into the following categories and reserves the right to remove postings that are: • abusive, defamatory, or obscene • fraudulent, deceptive or misleading • in violation of any intellectual property right of another • in violation of any law or regulation • otherwise offensive • promotional messages • external links • off topic employee-related issues In particular, personal attacks, inappropriate language, racism and spamming will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to move discussions to a Discussion Board (to be added to the site, if needed) and to delete excessive wall postings to improve the overall visitor experience. Relevant comments or "like" votes on previously published posts are always welcome.