News & Events

Last month the employees of Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics celebrated the retirement of their beloved co-worker, Roxane Rupiper, RN.  The Med/Surg staff hosted a large number of co-workers who gathered at the Audubon Rec Center to surprise Roxie with a party. It was a true surprise as she had just come from her garden!

The cool air brought promises of winter weather to come as ACH Foundation board members gathered at The Market last Friday morning. Wreaths upon wreaths filled the greenhouse in Exira. These holiday wreaths were swathed in colorful ribbon and shiny ornaments handmade by Jodi Best, owner of The Market.

ACMH and Clinics Employees Bring the Spirit of the Holidays to Audubon County

With the beginning of the holiday season upon us, Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics has been busy decorating.

Audubon Fourth Graders “Dissect” with a little help from the ACMH Outpatient Specialty Clinic

Katie Boehm, fourth grade teacher for Audubon Elementary School found a creative and memorable activity to instruct her students in reading.

ACMH Employees Make Fleece Blankets for Children’s Cancer Connections

As the cool weather begins to blow and the season of giving is upon us, Amber Fabian’s caring nature was a beacon of light to those in need. For those cool days and nights when children who have been diagnosed with cancer need a little extra comfort, Amber, her family and co-workers gathered together to make blankets for them.

Paul Mormann, Nutrition Services Cook at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics was honored with this quarter’s ACMH Employee Recognition Award.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is committed to raising awareness of diabetes.

Dr. Stephanie Vampola, Family Medicine Physician at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics has always been an advocate for expanding literary access to our younger generation.

Sarah Asmus, LPN, Specialty Clinic and Surgery Manager at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics was recognized at the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Annual Meeting for graduating from the IHA Leadership Development Program.

Megan Steiner of Audubon County Memorial Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

On Sunday, the ACMH Employees Club held its annual Trunk or Treat for their co-workers and families. Over 50 children came to trick or treat through the Halloween themed decorated trunks.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics offers breast care for every stage of life. That is why ACMH employees, and the Audubon County Hospital Foundation (ACHF) have partnered together to raise awareness for breast cancer year-round, not just during the month of October.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ACMH has been actively sharing the importance of regular mammogram screenings within the Audubon Community at local events and on social media.

ACMH staff and providers enjoyed participating in the 2024 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.

ACMH Summer Olympics!

ACMH co-workers had a great time bonding at the ACMH Olympics! Coordinated by Bliss Weitl and Cassandra Neumann, staff had a week of good natured competition between departments!

ACMH partnered with Lois Potthoff, LMHC, MS, Certified EMDR Consultant and Coach/ CTP from Touching Lives Center to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention. ACMH co-workers and community members came together to support this awareness program.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics is providing the community with an important announcement as a reminder with respiratory season upon us. Please read the Respiratory Virus Notice below:

As homecomings are celebrated for our Audubon County schools Audubon Community School District and Exira-EHK, it is time to celebrate those that make it happen… our teachers, administrators, and staff!

ACMH is proud to be a part of not one, but two homcoming parades! Audubon County has 2 school district; Audubon Community School District and Exira-EHK Community School District. This gives ACMH the opportunity to support both the Wheelers and the Spartans!