Effective Monday, March 8, 2021, the Iowa Department of Public Health authorized COVID-19 vaccine providers in Iowa to officially begin vaccinating additional priority populations. Individuals 64 years of age and younger with medical conditions that are or may be at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are now eligible. Audubon County continues to receive the Moderna vaccine. The Moderna vaccine can only be given to those that are 18 years of age or older.
Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Rebelsky as our newest primary care physician and chief medical officer.
It is no surprise that February is Heart Health Month! This month raises awareness of the risks of heart disease and how it affects Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about 1 in 4 deaths.”
Audubon County Memorial Hospital offers Wellness Screenings year-round. These screenings are an accessible option that do not require a referral from a doctor.
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Audubon County Memorial Hospital was invited to join the Coaches for Cancer Event at Audubon High School. Between JV and Varsity games Tuesday night, ACMH’s Radiology Director, Jessica Fastert spoke to students, coaches, and spectators about Breast Cancer Awareness and the services the hospital offers the community.
When the New Year comes around, health and wellness resolutions are at the top of the list. Health professionals understand that weight loss and weight loss management can be a challenge.
Where: Audubon County Memorial Hospital
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) is currently serving as the COVID-19 vaccination site for Audubon County. Although ACMH has provided vaccination to everyone in Phase 1A that wanted the vaccine, the State of Iowa will not approve further vaccination for Phase 1B groups until the health care workforce in Iowa has reached 60-70% coverage.
On Monday, December 21, 2020, Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) received the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, and has been administering to eligible healthcare personnel according to the CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued COVID-19 vaccine distribution guidance which directs jurisdictions to plan for a three-phased approach to vaccine distribution.
Audubon County Hospital Foundation Annual Giving Campaign 2020
The Audubon County Hospital Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign for 2020 is well underway. Community contributions have helped make the Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics become designated as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation several times over the past decade! The hospital administration and employees are grateful to the community for supporting our committed team of caregivers.
