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Gentiva Hospice stopped into Exira Medical Clinic to say a special thank you to ACMH’s Christy Konkler, CMA “for being kind and helping them get all the information they needed setting up a patient of ours with hospice,” said Valerie Riesberg, ARNP of the Exira Clinic. Val continued, “They were just appreciative of the efforts given!”

October is Physical Therapy Month! Do you know that you can receive both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, right here in town? If you have joint pain, joint surgery, a sports injury, back pain, or just feel deconditioned, we can help! If you suffered a stroke or have Parkinson’s disease, have fallen or have balance problems, or have lymphedema, we can improve your quality of life.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” Dr. Jeffrey Maire, General Surgeon at Audubon County Memorial Hospital began his presentation with this quote from Steve Jobs. In front of an auditorium of students from 8-12^th grade, Dr. Maire talked about career paths and the unexpected twists and turns your life may take.

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to review and change their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from October 15 to December 7.

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review and change their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from October 15 to December 7.

ACMH was gifted with a few beautiful homemade wreaths made by Barb Hansen of Audubon. Wreath making is a hobby that Barb picked up one bright spring.

ACMH is proud to announce that Angie Winther, Billing and Insurance Specialist at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics was honored with the 2025 fourth quarter ACMH Employee Recognition Award.

ACMH staff and providers enjoyed participating in the 2025 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.

On a sunny Saturday, standing on a bench overlooking Manning City Park, a beautiful testimonial was given. Full of heartbreak and hope, this story captured the heart of the day, loving those we have lost to suicide and honoring their memory by bringing awareness out in the open.

This summer Audubon County Memorial Hospital  and Clinics (ACMH) began a new summer 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.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective, and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people understand Medicare and determine eligibility for financial assistance or benefits.

A Wish List for Teachers is a program that first began in 2024 by ACMH employee Sarah Asmus, LPN, Director of Clinical Informatics/OPC/Surgery.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) employee Becky Bruch, RN volunteered at the Back- to- School Bash health fair sponsored by Audubon County Public Health.

This year, Audubon County Hospital Foundation’s Director, Bliss Weitl, organized the 27th Annual Golf Fundraiser with a fresh perspective. The fundraiser is an event that the Foundation hosts with the intention of it bringing in donations from the community to help purchase their “annual giving” item.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinic employees Kim Wilson (surgical tech), Dr. Jeff Maire, Sydnee Partridge RT (R)(M)(CT), and Susan Greving were proud to join with the City of Exira for National Night Out. Employees were on hand to meet community members and share information on new providers and the services that ACMH offers.

Callen Weispfennig, CEO of Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (foreground) joined other Audubon County community leaders in meeting with U.S. Senator Charles Grassley on August 14^th, 2025.

This year, Audubon County Mem orial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) staff worked hard to put together their floats for the 75th Annual Operation T-Bone Days. Ben Nelsen, ACMH’s Plant Operation Specialist, drove the 16-foot trailer, which was decorated by the staff and their families. On the float, you could find candy, water sprayers, and playful staff members engaging with their community.

Did you have a great nurse who exemplified caring and excellence when you visited Audubon County Memorial Hospital & Clinics (ACMH)? Do you feel they are worthy of receiving a distinguished award?

Photo by

Eleanor Greving

For many years, ACMH has participated in Exira’s Fourth of July parade to see eye to eye with their community members. This year was no different in ACMH’s mission to connect with their communities and shed light on the excellent care that the hospital strives to provide.

Natalie Wetzel, C.N.A./Ward Clerk at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics was honored with the 2025 third quarter ACMH Employee Recognition Award.