Category: Recent News

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics to support National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18–24, 2026. It is important to discuss safe driving habits with teens every day, but Teen Driver Safety Week serves as an opportunity for parents and guardians to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits. Teen drivers need to know the Rules of the Road (https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving) before parents hand over the keys. Ultimately, it’s parents who are in control.

With flu season fast approaching, ACMH Rural Healthcare Clinics now offers walk-in flu shots Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM in both the Audubon and Exira Clinics.

ACMH staff and providers enjoyed participating in the 2026 Career Day offered by Audubon County Economic Development. Career Day offered local students from around the area an opportunity to meet with staff members of a large variety of organizations from agriculture to healthcare.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics recently hosted a LifeServe Blood Center blood drive, collecting 19 units of blood to help support patients in need.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) was proud to participate in several community events throughout September, creating opportunities to connect with community members, share health information, promote local resources and support the organizations that help make Audubon County a strong and connected community.

The fall session of “What’s Happening With…” started Tuesday with Tyler Williams, ARNP from Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics discussing rural healthcare and the need for preventive care. Williams, his wife Ashley and two children Monroe and Presley reside in Carroll.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) recently welcomed members of Congressman Randy Feenstra’s staff, including Abby Vander Werf, District Director and Beau Solberg, Legislative Assistant. The staff members represented both Congressman Feenstra’s Iowa district office and his Washington, D.C., office.

The Back-to-School Wish List for Teachers program, which began in 2024 through the efforts of ACMH employee Sarah Asmus, LPN, Director of Clinical Informatics/OPC/Surgery, is once again helping local teachers prepare their classrooms for the new school year.

The United States has an increasing aging population with the number of Americans aged 65+ projected to reach 82 million by 2050 – a 47% increase since 2022.¹ Because of this, the ACMH Wound Care Clinic is taking the time to educate older adults on the importance of wound care for the ages.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) is encouraging community members to consider donating blood after LifeServe Blood Center, the hospital’s blood supplier, issued a Dangerously Low Blood Supply alert.