Keokuk County Ambulance

07/11/2025

We hosted our annual ALS Day with UIHC residents/medical students.

We toured farms where we learned about safety when working animals or injuries they may encounter in patients involved in farming accidents They were able to see how big and unpredictable livestock and equipment can be.

We shopped at Delta Grocery (Dixie’s) and found many treasures and snacks. I don’t know anyone that loves their job and community more than Dixie. Shes been serving the community for 60 years!!

Exceptional Edge hosted us for lunch provided by KCHC and industrial tools/equpiment demonstrations. We saw many different saws, torch, welder and various equipment.

We toured KCHC and explained how our critical hospital operates and all the services we have to offer!

Double Deuce provided our transportation for the day!

Thank you to everyone involved to make this day happen!!

What an honor to host an event of this caliber.

06/26/2025

Dr. Donaldson was one of our EMS fellows through the UIHC fellowship program we participate in. Go UIHC Air Care!

University of Iowa Health Care has increased Quad Citizens’ access to life-saving critical care services by opening a new helicopter base in Davenport.

06/21/2025

Need a place to cool off, you’re welcome at KCHC! Stay hydrated and protect your skin from this sun!

06/18/2025

Stay safe and stay hydrated!

Extreme Heat Watch Issued for All of Iowa

A dangerous heat wave will impact all 99 counties in Iowa starting Friday in the west and expanding statewide through Sunday.

🌡️ Heat Index: 105–110°F possible
🕑 Timing:
• Western Iowa – Friday morning to Sunday evening
• Central, Eastern, and Southern Iowa – Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening
• Some areas may see little overnight relief with lows in the upper 70s

⚠️ Risks: Heat exhaustion & heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.

✅ Stay Safe:
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat
• Check on elderly neighbors & pets
• Never leave children or animals in vehicles

05/22/2025

Happy EMS Week!
This week, we recognize and honor the brave, skilled, and compassionate EMS professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others. Whether it's responding to emergencies, providing life-saving care, or simply being a steady presence in moments of crisis—you are the heartbeat of our community!
Thank you for all you do, today and every day!

05/02/2025

Take fast action if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms! You may notice one or multiple symptoms!

Acting F.A.S.T. may save a life. When you spot one of these stroke warning signs, call 911 right away.

The HCA Healthcare Foundation is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R)

04/16/2025

As of yesterday, Agape Shoppe in Sigourney, Iowa is officially a naloxone distributor! 💙

This nonprofit already provides clothing and household goods at no cost— no questions asked— and now, thanks to a partnership between UI ARC and the Sigourney Ministerial Alliance, free naloxone is available for pickup too.

04/15/2025

We love PR events! I spy some of our awesome volunteers too!

03/31/2025

We had our Annual EMS Saturday this past weekend. We learned about responder burnout from our very first UIHC fellow, Dr. Georgakakos. Then we had our very own Erin Orne, pharmacist speak on pharmaceuticals. To round out the day our Medical Director, Dr. Steen spoke on trauma/hemorrhage control and burns!

Thank you presenters and responders for attending!

03/29/2025

Thank you Candy for 16 years of dedication to Keokuk County EMS! Candy worked on the ambulance PRN as well as volunteered on Hedrick QRS.
We appreciate your dedication and service to the community!
Enjoy retirement!

02/27/2025

We celebrated two new baby boys to join the KCAS crew!
Congratulations!

01/21/2025

Dress in layers and limit your time outside!

A colder push of Arctic air will arrive later today and tonight. This will result in overnight low temperatures of 10 below to 20 below zero. These temperatures combined with west to northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph will result in dangerously cold wind chills of 25 below to 38 below later tonight into Tuesday morning. For this reason, Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for much of Iowa through Tuesday morning.