2+ day, 6+ min ago  (328+ words) As healthcare services evolve, our physical spaces must evolve as well. Remodeling is not about expansion for expansion's sake " it is about ensuring our facilities match the services we provide and meet the needs of all the patients we serve…...

2+ day, 32+ min ago  (819+ words) The best outcome for Hamilton County is to have a long-term successful hospital that operates without a tax levy. I believe most residents would agree that achieving both should be the goal. I'm happy Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) is operating…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (135+ words) The Van Diest Medical Center today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis" annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation"s rural hospitals based on…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (538+ words) I never knew Fred Fuller; however, I feel he would be amazed and proud at how his dream lives on in Webster City at Fuller Recreational Hall. It lives on in people like Kent Harfst, Larry Flaws, Breanne Lesher, Mark…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (975+ words) Ridge has spent 35 years as a registered nurse and began her healthcare career even earlier, working in various roles starting at age 14. Over the years, she has served as a certified nursing assistant, unit secretary, staff nurse, charge nurse, house…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (67+ words) For Sreedhar Somisetty, M.D., orthopedic surgery has never been just about fixing bones " it's about restoring lives. With more than 25 years of experience across academic medical centers, urban hospitals, and rural communities, Somisetty has built a career grounded in skill, precision,…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (637+ words) Living well with a chronic condition is about more than managing symptoms " it's about connection, confidence, and support. Better Choices, Better Health is an Iowa Health and Human Services, evidence-based, small-group workshop designed to help adults and caregivers build practical…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (225+ words) The Van Diest Medical Center "VDMC" was recently recognized as one of the top workplaces for women-led organizations. This is a national award that is determined through a confidential, research-backed engagement survey which was given to the employees of the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (130+ words) The Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, November 18, in the clinic board room, Van Diest Medical Center, 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City. This meeting begins at 6 p.m. On the agenda is approval of the Annual Report and the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (215+ words) Venkatesh Rudrapatna, MD, MPH, an oncology/hematology physician with McFarland Clinic, has joined the Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) team of visiting specialists. Dr. Rudrapatna received his medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, University of Mumbai, in Mumbai, India. He…...