Clarke County EMA, Osceola Fire Department Secure over $150K in Grants For Improvements

clarke county emergency management association

The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have awarded a substantial grant to the Osceola Fire Department for necessary updates to the radio communications equipment. Chief Byron Jimmerson and Jeremy Rounds of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) worked together to write the grant proposal. The

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Hospital Launches Website to Address Childhood Trauma

childhood trauma website clarke county hospital

As a founding member of the Community Trauma Team serving Clarke and Decatur counties, Clarke County Hospital (CCH) has created a free resource center for the public and other communities in South-Central Iowa to support children living with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. School districts, law

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Hospital – Preparation for Moving Forward in a Pandemic

video clarke hospital iowa covid-19

As the global pandemic of COVID-19 continues to be a concern, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Robert E. Weissinger, DO, Chief Medical Officer at Clarke County Hospital to share information about what the hospital has been doing to manage this health issue and

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Hospital Awarded Funding from the FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program

rural veteran telehealth services

In early April, Clarke County Hospital applied for telehealth equipment funding from the FCC, and last week CCH was notified it had been awarded $170,072 from the FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program. “Clarke County Hospital, in Osceola, Iowa, was awarded $170,072 for tablet computers, network upgrades, and remote

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

CCH Partners with Local Health Officials to Hold COVID-19 Testing Event

covid-19 testing southern iowa

Drive Thru COVID-19 Test Site On Thursday, June 4, a drive-thru COVID-19 testing event was held at the Clarke County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Two testing sessions were offered to south-central Iowa residents by appointment, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Fifty-four people were

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Clarke County

Clarke County Public Health

(OSCEOLA, IA – MAY 11, 2020) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Clarke County Public Health have identified 2 additional cases of COVID-19 in the county. This is a total of 8 cases in Clarke County and 2 people have fully recovered. All of the

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

What if I Think I Have COVID-19?

Clarke County Public Health

(OSCEOLA, IA – MAY 8, 2020) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Clarke County Public Health have identified 2 additional cases of COVID-19 in the county. COVID-19 is a new virus and many Clarke County residents aren’t sure how to know if they have been

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

As COVID-19 Case Count Rise in Iowa, Clarke County Residents Asked to Continue Prevention Efforts

Clarke County Public Health

The Clarke County Public Health Department thanks residents who are taking steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Clarke County Public Health have identified 1 additional case of COVID-19 in the county. As of today,

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Public Health to Residents: Together We’re Stronger

Clarke County Public Health

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Clarke County Public Health have identified an additional case of COVID-19 in the county. The person is an older adult and they are currently isolated. The Clarke County Public Health Department reminds residents that although they are spending more

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Hospital Receives Grant From Clarke Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up

clarke county hospital receives donation

Clarke County Hospital (CCH) received a grant award of $5,000 from Clarke Electric Cooperative (CEC) on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  The funding came from CEC’s Operation Round up, a charitable giving program that receives donations from CEC customers when they approve to have their bill “rounded-up” to

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Grocery Delivery for High Risk Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

clarke county grocery delivery

In order to achieve proper social distancing and safeguard our at-risk population, the Groceries to Go Program offers free delivery services for those ordering groceries online. Thanks to a grant we are able to provide this service. Eligibility for service: High-risk population Reside in Clarke County Service

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

CCH Receives State-of-the-Art Equipment

clarke county hospital teating for covid-19

Infection Prevention Clarke County Hospital has received a state-of-the-art ultra-violet disinfection machine called the TRU-D. The Hospitals Environmental Services staff received training on the unit this week. The TRU-D is automated (does not require a human presence), and will be used to disinfect exam rooms and other

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Clarke County Clinic Offering Telehealth Visits

telehealth in clarke county iowa

As COVID-19 continues to grow as a public health concern, we are expanding telehealth visits from your home to the Clinic for certain conditions and circumstances during designated times during this national public health emergency. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Additional Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Clarke County

Clarke County Public Health

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Clarke County Public Health have identified one additional case of COVID-19 in the county. “We continue to remind residents to take preventive measures to slow the spread of this virus,” said Clarke County Public Health Director Mackenzie Nelson. “It’s

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...

Community & Staff Step Up to Support Senior Care Center in Time of Crisis

southern hills senior center osceola iowa

Since the WHO announced the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic status in early March, long-term care facilities have been on the front lines of the health and safety battle.  With senior citizens being some of the most “at risk” from the virus, the need for protective gear –

Clarke County, Iowa has so much more to offer. Click to read more...