Clarke County Hospital Expands Behavioral Health Services to Children Ages 6 and Up

Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce a significant expansion of its Behavioral Health services. In addition to providing compassionate, high-quality care for adults, the hospital now offers behavioral health services to children and adolescents ages 6 and up.

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Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Stephens State Forest.

Outdoor activities are flourishing across Clarke County. This year, join the staff of Stephens State Forest and Red Haw State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day for First Day Hike.

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Strengthening Local Health Care: Clarke County Highlights 2026 IHERF Scholarships

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Clarke County Hospital is encouraging local students and community members to apply for the 2026 IHERF Health Care Careers Scholarships. These awards provide up to $6,000 to support training in high-demand health fields. Help us grow Clarke County’s future health care workforce—applications are open now.

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Clarke County Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Annual Auxiliary Bake Sale

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The Clarke County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Auxiliary Bake Sale and Membership Drive on Friday, November 21 inside the Main Entrance of the Hospital. This year’s fundraiser will feature homemade cookies, breads, and an assortment of other delicious snacks for local families to enjoy this

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Clarke County Hospital Fuels $60.5M Local Economic Impact

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In all, Iowa’s hospitals provided 141,708 jobs statewide.   Last year, Clarke County Hospital generated 452 jobs that added $60.5 million to Clarke County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. The study also reports CCH provided $27.6 million in wages and delivered

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SHIIP Medicare Counseling Available at Clarke County Hospital

SHIIP Medicare Counseling Available at Clarke County Hospital

Clarke County Hospital has been named an official sponsor-site for the Senior Health Insurance Information and Senior Medicare Patrol (SHIIP-SMP) programs, a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP-SMP helps consumers navigate the complexities of Medicare and can even save them money.

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Clarke County Hospital Partners with Team Blue Iowa to Provide Free PSA Screenings at Latino Festival

Clarke County Hospital Partners with Team Blue Iowa to Provide Free PSA Screenings at Latino Festival Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce a partnership with Team Blue Iowa and the Urology Center of Iowa to provide free PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) screenings at the Latino Festival on

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Clarke County Hospital Receives $5,000 Grant from Bras for the Cause to Offer Free Well-Woman Exams

Clarke County Hospital has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bras for the Cause Foundation, supporting the hospital’s ongoing efforts to improve access to preventative health care for women in the region. With these funds, Clarke County Hospital will continue offering free well-woman exams to uninsured

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Clarke County Hospital Now Offering Specialized Wound Care Services

Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce the addition of specialized Wound Care services for individuals with chronic or non-healing wounds. Led by Megan Kohler, ARNP, a certified wound care expert, this new service line is designed to help patients heal faster and…

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Clarke County Hospital Honors Dory Bakley with the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce Dory Bakley, Infusion Nurse, as the recipient of the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, compassion and a deep commitment to the well-being of their patients. Dory was nominated

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Clarke County Community Gardens Kicks off Spring with New Membership Drive

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For more than 20-years, the Clarke County Community Gardens has been a collaborative gardening project, and a great resource focused on giving Clarke County residents gardening space of their own. With the Spring planting season upon us, new members are encouraged to reach out to Master Gardeners,

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Clarke County Hospital Recognized by Chartis as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

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Clarke County Hospital announced Monday it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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Clarke County Hospital Receives Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV

Osceola’s Clarke County Hospital continues to receive accolades and accreditation based on their service to patients and focus on quality care. The most recent achievement for CCH is awarded Quality-Based ISO 9001 accreditation by DNV which is for facilities that meet or exceed patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Stepping into the Future: Clarke County Hospital Announces Leadership Changes

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Clarke County Hospital (CCH) is excited to announce a series of upcoming leadership changes, marking an exciting new chapter in their journey of providing exceptional healthcare to their local community.

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