Great River Health

04/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at Zaiser’s Florist & Greenhouse to purchase beautiful flowers just in time for May Day! 🌸🌼

Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and Zaisers have teamed up for a spring flower fundraiser benefiting hospice patients and their families.

⏰ Wednesday, April 29 | 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍 Zaiser’s Florist & Greenhouse -2400 Sunnyside Ave. | Burlington

See you there! 🌹🌷

04/24/2026

Need to schedule a well-child check-up, vaccinations, or just have some questions? Dr. Gorski, a board-certified pediatrician, is accepting new patients at our Fort Madison campus.

Schedule your child’s checkup today! Call 📞 319-372-5437 to book an appointment. As a special bonus, your child will receive a FREE book after their visit, courtesy of our Reach Out and Read program. 📚

To learn more about Dr. Gorski, visit his provider profile on our website: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/provider-directory/providers/greg-gorski-md/

04/23/2026

Join us for beautifully plated appetizers, lunch, and desserts while supporting student scholarships! Last year, this event allowed us to provide 6 scholarships to local students. 🌷🌷

Tuesday, May 5th
Starting at 11:30 a.m.
Roling Hall: 2210 Ave I Fort Madison, IA

Tickets are $25 and will be available for purchase at the SEIRMC gift shop in Fort Madison, open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also call to reserve your ticket: 319.376.2227.

Get tickets by April 24th!

See you there ☺️

04/22/2026

Community colleges play a powerful role in local healthcare. This National Community College Month, we’re proud to recognize our partnership with Southeastern Community College. By investing in students and healthcare programs, we’re investing in our community’s health—together.

Happy Community College Month from SCC! We are proud to celebrate the impact of community colleges and the students at the heart of it all. Honoring the grit, goals, and growth of students who show up and work hard. Building something better for themselves, their families, and their communities. ❤️🎓

04/22/2026

Sometimes we just have to shift our mindset.

Laura Kasi, LMFT shares a powerful reminder...
You can choose to eat healthier because you are comparing yourself to others on social media, or you can choose to do it for yourself because you will breathe better, move easier, and your body will function the way it is meant to.

How we eat affects so much of who we are. It impacts how we feel, our gut microbiome, our mental health, our energy levels, and often how our body looks. In turn, all of those things influence every other part of our health and our lives.

Small gradual changes can make a real difference. Find the nutrition support that fits your needs—through our outpatient nutrition counseling, mental health services, or your primary care provider. Explore all of our services here: www.greatriverhealth.org/health-services/

04/21/2026

Our Women & Family Center in West Burlington and the Birthplace in Fort Madison remained busy with activity in March. 👶👶👶

Was your little one among the 74 new lives welcomed? 🌊 Pisces and 🔥 Aries babies graced us with their presence!

From prenatal care to childbirth and parenting, navigate parenthood with confidence. Get expert care, and advice, and learn about our resources 👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/health-services/womens-health/

04/21/2026

We are honored to recognize Dr. Craig Bottke, recipient of the COPIC Humanitarian Award. 💙

This award celebrates physicians whose impact is defined not by recognition but by compassion, service, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others, especially in underserved and rural communities.

As Southeast Iowa’s first fellowship‑trained orthopedic hand surgeon, he has not only advanced specialty care in the region but also invested deeply in community well‑being. Most recently, he partnered with Dr. Rachel Oliverio, Great River Health Wound Care provider, to establish a new free clinic located at 904 Maple Street in Burlington, Iowa.

His leadership touched every stage of the project: from shaping the vision, to forming a partnership with Free Clinics of Iowa, securing space, navigating regulatory requirements, leading fundraising, recruiting over 40 volunteers, and even transporting essential equipment himself from Des Moines.

His nomination highlighted his “quiet, selfless service” and his unwavering commitment to those most in need. We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Bottke’s extraordinary contributions.

Read more about this recognition: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/news/releases/five-iowa-physicians-to-watch/

04/20/2026

For the second year in a row, Great River Health has two physicians named to the Five Iowa Physicians to Watch list by the Iowa Medical Society’s Leadership Development Committee!

We are proud to celebrate these outstanding physicians who have been recognized by the Iowa Medical Society for their leadership, innovation, and service to our communities:

🌟 Dr. Clyde Grady, a Family Medicine provider who also specializes in Obesity Medicine, has been instrumental in expanding our Operation Transformation program started by Dr. Michael AbouAssaly. Dr. Grady is also serving as a physician lead on our new electronic medical record conversion — Epic, MyChart. His nomination noted, “Dr. Grady’s dedication to innovative care delivery, collaborative leadership, and creative problem-solving has made a lasting impact on Great River Health and the patients we serve.”

🌟 Dr. Zeina Hajar, Infectious Disease provider, has transformed infectious disease management in our region. She has developed an Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) care plan to benefit patients with bone and joint infections. She leads the health system in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, keeping our patients and employees safe from disease. Her nomination noted, “Dr. Hajar is dedicated to advancing infectious disease care in rural Iowa through her innovative programs, collaborative approach, and patient-centered commitment.”

These physicians embody the heart of our health system: compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to community. Congratulations!

Read more here: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/news/releases/five-iowa-physicians-to-watch/

04/20/2026

Dr. Kottenstette-Kirk, Family Medicine physician on our West Burlington campus is super excited for MyChart, our new patient portal at Great River Health!

She talks about some of the features MyChart will have and why she’s excited to use it (again). For a physician, there are key moments in your care that don’t happen during the appointment; they happen between visits.

That’s where MyChart makes a difference: it gives patients secure, 24/7 access to their health information, test results, appointments, billing, and care team all in one place. It also allows you to manage your family’s health with family accounts via proxy access.

From a Dr. Kottenstette-Kirk’s perspective, this isn’t just about convenience. It’s about better communication, better understanding, and better care. MyChart will also help providers spend less time on phone calls and paperwork and more time focused on what matters most: you, the patient in front of us.

Get ready to start using MyChart on June 6! In the meantime, learn more about the features and what’s coming: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/news/releases/mychart/

04/20/2026

Join us in congratulating Greg Fields, Vice President of Diagnostic Imaging on his retirement.🌟

Greg has worked in Diagnostic imaging for 39 years, holding several management and leadership roles, we are honored that he has spent the last 23 years here, at Great River Health!

Greg has been instrumental in shaping the strategy, quality, and performance of imaging services across our health system, including radiology, MRI, CT, X‑ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. He's played a key role in advancing technology, innovation, and ensuring our campuses are equipped with the imaging services patients need, close to home. He has also been a driving force during the first year of our partnership with SCC on the radiologic technology program.

We wish him the best in this next chapter and celebrate his remarkable career. Thank you, Greg, for your dedication, loyalty, and the legacy you leave behind.

Learn more about our diagnostic imaging services: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/health-services/diagnostic-imaging/

04/17/2026

In a world where hope can seem scarce, organ donation offers a beacon of light and a chance for someone to live a fuller, healthier life. ✨️

April is Donate Life month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation. It’s a moment to honor those who have given the gift of life and to encourage others to register as donors. Becoming an organ donor is a simple but very impactful decision. Here’s how you can make a difference:

💙 Register online: The easiest and most common way to register is online through your state’s registry or at the national registry. This process involves providing basic personal information and confirming your decision to donate.

💙 Designate your decision on your driver's license: Most states allow you to indicate your intent to be an organ donor when you apply for or renew your driver’s license.

💙 Inform your family: It’s essential to discuss your decision with your family and loved ones. Even with a registered designation, your family may be involved in the donation process.

💙 Consider all types of donations: Understand the different types of donations: organ, eye, and tissue. Each plays a vital role in saving and improving lives.

💙 Understand the process: It is important to know that medical professionals prioritize saving your life first. Organ donation is only considered after all life-saving efforts have failed and death has been declared.

Learn more here: https://www.greatriverhealth.org/news/releases/give-the-gift-of-life-celebrating-donate-life-month/