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Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The American Cancer Society (ACS) have updated their guidelines for colon cancer screenings. The updated recommendation is to begin colorectal screening exams for people 45 years of age, who are at an average risk for the disease.

With the surge of the highly contagious Delta variant and the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases across the United States, Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the COVID-19 vaccination to all eligible people 12 years and older.

Brooke Klocke, RN, was the recipient of the 2021 Daisy Award this year at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics.

National Healthcare Decisions Day educates and empowers the public and healthcare providers to take part in important advance care planning.

Beginning April 5^th those in Iowa ages 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Audubon County initially had only received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, a two-dose series separated by 28 days.  We have been notified that Audubon County will also be receiving 100 doses of the Johnson and Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine.  Both the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are designed to prevent COVID-19 in those ages 18 and older, therefore in Audubon County, only those 18 and older will be eligible.  Audubon County has been guaranteed from the Iowa Department of Public Health on receiving at least 200 doses of Moderna weekly (enough to fully vaccinate 100 people).  At this time, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a single allotment with no guarantee on future doses.

Audubon County residents and Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics patients can sign up for the ACMH COVID-19 Vaccination Waiting List by visiting this link  https://bit.ly/3culXTd , or by calling the hospital at 712-563-4611.  You may sign up at any time and we will notify you as soon as you become eligible.

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.

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics donates to food pantry

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics donated $500 in contributions to New Opportunities for the Audubon County food pantry.

As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country, it is more important than ever to know what valuable resources you have in your local community. At Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics our top priority is the health and safety of our patients and community.

Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why an estimated 57 million people – nearly one in five Americans – call them home. These small towns, farming communities and frontier areas are places where neighbors know each other, listen to each other, respect each other, and work together to benefit the greater good. They are also some of the best places to start a business and test your “entrepreneurial spirit.” These communities provide the rest of the country with a wealth of services and commodities, and they are the economic engine that has helped the United States become the world economic power it is today.

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