Lucas County Health Center

Lucas County Health Center Lucas County Health Center, an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, offers you and your family an experience that is unique in today’s health care.

Lucas County Health Center, located in Chariton, is a non-profit county hospital offering comprehensive health care services in South Central Iowa. Located in the rolling hills of Lucas County, LCHC has a rich heritage of delivering excellence in healthcare. LCHC is proud to offer services such as surgical, obstetrics, radiology, sleep studies, chemotherapy, counseling, wound healing, specialty clinics, and a family practice clinics.

Evening availability matters. Schedule your appointment until 7 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays.
12/30/2025

Evening availability matters. Schedule your appointment until 7 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Our Clinics will be open until 2 PM on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day. Our Emergency Room remains open 24/7...
12/28/2025

Our Clinics will be open until 2 PM on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day. Our Emergency Room remains open 24/7 for emergencies.

Happy New Year from all of us at LCHC!

Sniffles, sore throat, or fever settling in? Don’t push through it—LCHC Medical Clinic is open this weekend.Call us at (...
12/27/2025

Sniffles, sore throat, or fever settling in? Don’t push through it—LCHC Medical Clinic is open this weekend.

Call us at (641) 774-8103 to make an appointment.

We love hearing about your experiences at LCHC, and we’re grateful for every patient who takes the time to share their t...
12/26/2025

We love hearing about your experiences at LCHC, and we’re grateful for every patient who takes the time to share their thoughts with us.

Here are a few recent comments from our patients. Thank you for trusting us with your care.

We love a man committed to the holiday spirit. Thanks for bringing the cheer, Dallas 🎄
12/24/2025

We love a man committed to the holiday spirit. Thanks for bringing the cheer, Dallas 🎄

Cold coming on? Schedule an appointment—we’re open until 7 PM Tues/Thurs.
12/23/2025

Cold coming on? Schedule an appointment—we’re open until 7 PM Tues/Thurs.

A huge thank-you to the Chariton Volleyball Team for raising $775 during their Pink Game and donating it to our Comfort ...
12/23/2025

A huge thank-you to the Chariton Volleyball Team for raising $775 during their Pink Game and donating it to our Comfort Fund.

Your efforts will help bring comfort and encouragement to patients undergoing chemotherapy, and we are incredibly thankful for your generosity and heart.

Chariton Charger Athletics

Our Clinics will be open until noon on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. As always, our Emergency Room is open ...
12/21/2025

Our Clinics will be open until noon on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. As always, our Emergency Room is open 24/7 for emergencies.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Check out this week’s lunch menu! Our community is always welcome to join us for lunch at LCHC — we take pride in servin...
12/21/2025

Check out this week’s lunch menu! Our community is always welcome to join us for lunch at LCHC — we take pride in serving delicious, low-cost meals made right here in our kitchen.

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1200 North 7th Street
Chariton, IA
50049

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+16417743000

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Lucas County Health Center, located in Chariton, is a county hospital offering comprehensive health care services in South Central Iowa. Located in the rolling hills of Lucas County, LCHC has a rich heritage of delivering excellence in healthcare. LCHC is proud to offer services such as surgical, radiology, sleep studies, chemotherapy, wound healing, specialty clinics, and a family practice clinic.