Author: Susan Greving

ACMH Student Intern Spotlight on Eleanor Greving

This past summer Audubon County Memorial Hospital  and Clinics (ACMH) began a new student internship program.  This program is designed to give college students in the area an opportunity to learn various aspects of working in a rural critical access hospital. The goal of the program was to combine the interests of the students with job positions within ACMH. Depending on the students selected, their skillset, and the needs of the organization, internship assignments are created.

ACMH Hosts “Ignite the Patient Experience™” Engagement

Audubon County Memorial Hospital & Clinics (ACMH) this week hosted Ignite the Patient Experience™, a two-day, on-site engagement designed to achieve a breakthrough improving the patient experience, caregiver engagement, and long-term organizational culture.

Cook

Position:  Cook
Department:  Nutrition Services
Hours:   Full-Time (40 hours per week) 
General Description:

This position has primary responsibilities for food preparation, following standardized menu instructions and recipes. Follows established sanitation and safety procedures, as well as adheres to infection control guidelines. Must keep work areas, equipment, utensils, and tools washed/sanitized. Assists in the loading and transporting of food carts to designated patient area. Will bake as required and assist with dish washing. 

Experience/Education Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED is required. The ability to read, write and speak English is mandatory. Previous dietary/food service experience preferred. Serv-Safe certification is a plus. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • IPERS Retirement Program and much more!
About Us:

Audubon County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is a 17 bed, Critical Access Hospital serving Audubon County and the surrounding areas, with the mission of “Excellence With Quality and Compassion to Those We Serve.” Our services include emergency services, acute care, skilled nursing services, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and surgical services. In addition, we offer several specialty services including orthopedic, mental health, pain management, podiatry, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, rheumatology, and urology.

We also operate two rural health clinics, Audubon Family Health Clinic and Exira Medical Clinic. Our clinics offer complete care from newborns to senior adults by providing well child check-ups, age-appropriate preventative care, sports and school physicals, immunizations, and treatment of occasional and ongoing illnesses.

EEO/AAP Statement:

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics complies with all applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2)). ACMH does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

No question included on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. Further, ACMH takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Posted on 1/23/26

Holiday Festivities at ACMH Spread Cheer

Continuing the festivities throughout the hospital, ACMH had employee events leading up to the holidays to keep morale high. Starting December 1st, each department had two and a half weeks to decorate their trees with whatever they chose. All departments including both Audubon and Exira Rural Healthcare Clinics participated in submitting photos of their trees for the Department Decoration Contest. Open to all staff members, voting took place on December 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., allowing staff to look carefully at each picture of the trees before deciding which one should take first place.

ACMH Employees Support the Community

During the first half of the month, the ACMH Employee’s Club organized a Reverse Advent Calendar, also known as the 12 Days of Christmas Food Drive.

A Night with Santa

On Monday, December 15th, 2025, the ACMH Employee’s Club held their annual Night With Santa gathering. One of the event organizers and long-time Employee’s Club member, Sue Wede along with fellow elves, Paul Mormann, Kylie Stroeher, and Kandi Tague, created a space that turned ACMH into Santa’s workshop. The event itself was held at The Gathering Place with ACMH employees and their families anxiously awaiting their time with Santa. Filling the room with laughter and holiday cheer, ACMH’s families enjoyed goodies supplied by the Employee’s Club while waiting their turn to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas.

ACH Foundation Concludes 2025 Annual Giving Campaign and Announces 2026 Initiative

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) is pleased to announce that its Med-Surg and Emergency Room Departments have received two Vapotherm Respiratory units funded through the Audubon County Hospital Foundation’s 2025 Annual Giving Campaign. The Foundation dedicated its fundraising efforts throughout the year to securing these units, which will significantly enhance respiratory care services at ACMH.

ACH Foundation Continues Annual “Books for Kids” Initiative for Fourth Consecutive Year

The ACH Foundation has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting early childhood education by providing books to kindergarten students at Audubon and EEHK through its annual “Books for Kids” initiative. This marks the fourth consecutive year the Foundation has sponsored the program, underscoring its dedication to investing in the youth of Audubon County.