News & Events

Once again, Kate Hargens, owner of The Bakery on Broadway, welcomed community members for another presentation in the What’s Happening Series. This week, Dr. Jeffrey Maire, General Surgeon at Audubon County Memorial Hospital (ACMH), shared information about wound care and the services available through the ACMH Wound Care Center.

October Is Physical Therapy Awareness Month

Physical therapy isn’t just about exercises. It’s about helping people get back to the people, places and activities that matter most. This October, the Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) Rehabilitation Services team encourages community members to learn how physical therapy can help improve mobility, build strength and support independence at every stage of life.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Plans opens today, October 15, 2026, and runs through December 7, 2026. Ahead of this year’s enrollment window, more than 87,000 Iowa Medicare beneficiaries statewide received notice that their current Medicare plan is being canceled or discontinued in their county – including an estimated 297 beneficiaries in Audubon County.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH) improves access to care with same-day clinic appointments at Audubon Family Health Clinic and Exira Medical Clinic, providing another option for individuals and families seeking care for common illnesses and minor health concerns.

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.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and Shelby County Ambulance Service (SCAS) are pleased to announce a formal partnership that began August 1, 2026, focused on strengthening emergency patient transport and improving access to timely, coordinated care.

ACMH was proud to be part of this year’s T-Bone Festival and appreciated the opportunity to connect with community members throughout the event.

We understood the assignment: show up, lace up, and have some FUN!

ACMH employees and their families kicked off the festival at the T-Bone 5K Fun Run in support of mental health awareness. From speedy runners to casual walkers, everyone brought the energy and helped support a cause that matters.

Growing up, Bristol Finley spent a lot of time at Audubon County Memorial Hospital.  Whether it was visiting family or watching her mom get her blood drawn, the hospital was always a familiar place. Now, she’s come full circle, working as an intern lab technician while earning her Biology/Medical Laboratory Science degree at Upper Iowa University.

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is committed to changing that.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome Tyler Williams, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, as the newest provider at the Audubon Family Health Clinic and Exira Medical Clinic.