Van Diest Medical Center

11/04/2025

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11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Van Diest Medical Center and Family Health Clinic staff members got into the Halloween spirit on Friday. From Harry Potter characters to Gilligan's Island, from super heroes to sumo wrestlers, team members showcased their creativity.

10/31/2025

Van Diest Medical Center is pleased to announce Adam Swisher, DO, will join their Family Health Clinic in Fort Dodge as the newest provider.

Dr. Swisher received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Des Moines University in 2008 and completed his residency with Mercy Medical Center North Iowa/University of Iowa in Mason City. He worked at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital/McCrary-Rost Clinic in Lake City, and since 2018 has been affiliated with UnityPoint Fort Dodge. He has served as the UnityPoint Hospice Medical Director, the Unity Point Associate Medical Director for Specialty Services, and provided services with UnityPoint Family Medicine.

A board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Swisher will join the Fort Dodge Clinic team and begin seeing patients in December. Appointments may be made by calling Van Diest Family Health Clinic at 515.955.9200.

10/30/2025

Venkatesh Rudrapatna, MD, MPH, an oncology/hematology physician with McFarland Clinic, has joined the Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) team of visiting specialists.

Dr. Rudrapatna received his medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, University of Mumbai, in Mumbai, India. He then completed an Internal Medicine Residency and a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also served as an Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Dr. Rudrapatna treats a wide variety of diseases and disorders including breast cancer, colon/rectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, urological and gynecological cancers, cancers of the head and neck, and blood diseases.

Dr. Rudrapatna will see patients in the VDMC Specialty Clinic on the fourth Thursday morning of the month. Due to the upcoming holidays, his first clinic at VDMC will be November 20, 2025.

10/29/2025

We’ve received many inquiries about our network status with Medicare Advantage plans for 2026. We want to reassure our patients that we will continue to accept the same plans we have in previous years.

However, if you receive care from Van Diest Medical Center and Family Health Clinics and also see specialists at other facilities, we strongly encourage you to review the accepted insurance plans for all your providers. Choosing a plan that is accepted across your entire care team will help you avoid disruptions or unexpected coverage issues.

VDMC's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Counsellors are available to review plans. Call 515-832-7769 for an appointment.

10/29/2025

Tehra Brim has been a valued member of the Van Diest Family Health Clinic team for the past 16 months. She says she enjoys getting to know patients and appreciates the variety her role brings each day.

“I enjoy that every day is different, and I have three family members who also work here,” Tehra says. “My husband, Tim, is in Maintenance, and my stepdaughters, Lisa and Kellie, work in the Pharmacy.”

Many may not know that Tehra returned to college in her 40s and graduated with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

In her spare time, Tehra enjoys creating custom artwork.

Proud of the caregivers we have caring for you at
Van Diest Medical Center!

10/26/2025

🌟 Ready to make an impact at the intersection of healthcare and technology? 🌟

We're excited to invite applications for the Full-Time, Clinical Informaticist position at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, IA!

In this role, you’ll:
• Leverage EMR/EHR tools and supporting systems to analyze & improve information flow and clinical operations.
• Serve as a key partner in data governance, interoperability, reporting, and optimizing clinical tools to enhance patient & staff experiences.
• Work during daytime hours with on-call support as needed - ideal for those who thrive in a structured, impactful role.

Why join us?
✔ Be part of an organization recognized for excellence and workplace culture.
✔ Use your analytical, technical, and communication skills to drive meaningful change in a caring environment.
✔ Enjoy a fulfilling career where you are valued and your work matters. Visit our careers page: vandiestmc.org/employment and look for “Clinical Informaticist.”

📞 Questions? Call HR at 515-832-7711.
📲 Interested? Head to the careers page and apply now!
🔁 Know someone perfect for this role? Please share!

10/26/2025

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 Join our dedicated team at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, IA as a Full-Time Night Shift Paramedic.
This role involves delivering advanced emergency care for patients of all ages—from neonate to geriatric—and providing leadership in pre-hospital settings.
🔹 Shift: Three 12-hour nights (7:00 pm-7:30 am) weekly + on-call rotation including every 3rd weekend & holiday.
🔹 Requirements include current Iowa Paramedic certification, driver’s license & clean driving record, BLS/ACLS/PALS certification, and strong decision-making under pressure.
🔹 Location: 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA 50595. If you thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment and are ready to make a difference between the hours of dusk and dawn—apply now!

Visit our careers page: vandiestmc.org/employment and look for “Paramedic, FT, Night Shift with On Call.”
📞 Questions? Call HR at 515-832-7711.

10/24/2025

Nancy received two CARES nominations - one from her co-workers and one from
a patient.

While on her lunch break, Nancy saw 3 people get out of their van with walkers. It was raining and she offered to park their car for them so they wouldn’t get wet.

The patient’s nomination read, “Whenever I had a question or upset, she was there for me.😊 She told step by step wants going to happen to me, ways I can understand. She is the nicest nurse assistant that I ever had. I been in and out of the hospital a lot in the last 3 years. She made my stay better and less stressful 😊. I was at another hospital for 3 months. She out beats all of the nurses there. She needs to win the C.A.R.E.S award for making patients stay better . I would come back to this hospital just because of her😊”

Nancy, we appreciate your dedication to a great patient experience, compassion and customer service. We are so proud of you and you are very deserving of this award!