Palo Alto County Health System, Iowa

11/14/2025

Please join Rebecca Hammond and Logan Ostermyer welcoming Hudson Thomas Ostermyer into the world! Hudson was born on November 7, 2025, at 9:34 pm. He weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 19.1 inches long. Congratulations from your PACHS family!💙

11/14/2025

Apply today! 💙👇👇
https://pachs.com/careers/

11/13/2025

💚Medicare Open Enrollment Reminder!

It’s that time of year — Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7.

As you review your coverage options, Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) would like to remind our community that we continue to participate with Traditional Medicare and Medicare Supplemental plans and are in-network with the following Medicare replacement (Advantage) plans:

✅ UnitedHealthcare
✅ WellCare
✅ Wellmark
✅ Wellpoint

That means you can keep receiving care from the providers and services you know and trust — right here at home. 💚

📞 If you have any questions, please call us at (712) 852-5403.

11/13/2025

We are experiencing some intermittent phone issues, especially when calling out. Sorry for any inconvenience.

11/12/2025

🚑 After 31 years of dedicated service, EMT Ruth Petrich has answered her final call. Ruth’s genuine kindness, calm strength, and loyal service have made a difference in the lives of so many across Graettinger and all of Palo Alto County.

On November 6, Graettinger EMS and Palo Alto County Health System marked EMT Ruth Petrich 10-42 for the final time. 🚑🩺

Thank you, Ruth, for all your hard work, your service, and making a lasting impact. 💙

"Ruth’s dedication and kindness has touched every life she’s encountered. Her legacy of care and compassion will continue to inspire our team."
- Jarid Kuchenreuther, EMS Director

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear.

At Palo Alto County Health System, we are deeply grateful for our veterans—our patients, employees, family members, and neighbors—who have answered the call to serve.

Thank you for your service and commitment to our nation. 💙❤️🤍

11/07/2025

11/04/2025

💙 Supporting Families Through the Stork’s Closet 💙

The Stork’s Closet is here to make sure families in our community have the essentials they need to care for their little ones. Right now, we could use a little extra love and support.

If you’d like to help, we’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items that go directly to families in need - click the link below!

Monetary donations are also so greatly appreciated and help us keep the closet stocked with the most needed items. Every gift, big or small, truly makes a difference. 💕

For more information, please contact:
📞 Sarah Strohman, RN, BSN
Director of Community Health
P: 712-852-5512

Thank you for helping us care for the youngest members of our community! 🍼✨