Great River Health

11/17/2025

Read the GOOD news!

Things are happening across Great River Health, and we can’t wait to share them with you💙

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🩺 Breakthrough technology improving patient care
🏡 Advanced care close to home
💬 Inspiring patient stories & more!

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11/17/2025

🎨Join us for the Employee/Volunteer Craft Fair on Thursday, November 20, at our West Burlington Campus! Pick up one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goodies that could make great gifts for your next birthday or holiday celebration! All items are made by Great River Health employees or volunteers.🧶

📍 West Burlington Campus: Thursday, November 20 | 9AM - 4PM -- Mercy Plaza

We can't wait to see you there!

11/14/2025

Hospitals play a critical role in delivering lifesaving care, but with more than 6,000 facilities across the U.S., finding the right one can be overwhelming. To guide patients and families, Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026, recognizing 800 top hospitals nationwide.

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-state-hospitals-2026

11/12/2025

Being diagnosed with cancer or learning about a loved one’s diagnosis can bring fear, uncertainty, and countless questions, like:
💠 Where do we go? What are the treatment options?
💠 Did we catch it early enough? What stage is it?
💠 Will we need a specialist? Will we have to travel far?
💠 How much will this cost? How do I tell my family?
💠 Who will support us through this?

These are real questions, and they deserve real answers, close to home. At Great River Health, we believe no one should have to navigate a cancer diagnosis alone – or travel far to receive exceptional care.

From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, our team of hematologists/oncologists, nurses, and support staff provides advanced, compassionate, comprehensive care, offering a treatment plan tailored to each individual. And when a complex case calls for a subspecialist, we’ll help connect you seamlessly to the right provider while keeping your care coordinated.

Cancer care isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about hope, healing, and helping you live life fully through every stage of your journey.

Explore the care we offer close to home, so you and your loved ones can feel confident knowing expert care is always within reach. 👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/news/releases/navigating-cancer-prevention-and-care-with-confidence/

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Including the dedicated veterans at Great River Health. ❤️🤍💙

We know that freedom isn’t free, and we are forever grateful for your courage, service, and sacrifice.

Let’s remember to thank veterans, not just today, but whenever we have the opportunity.

Veterans pictured:
Kara Miller, Army National Guard, Registered Nurse
John Leiby, U.S. Marine Corps, Director of Behavioral Health
Michael Yost, U.S. Army, Chief Human Resources Officer
John Stewart, U.S. Army, Radiologic Technician
Andrew Oldfield, Army National Guard, Chaplain
James Mehaffy, U.S. Army, Director of Emergency Preparedness
Bob Potter, PA-C, U.S. Army, Physician Assistant, ED

11/10/2025

❗❗ NEW EVENT, NEW VENUE ❗❗

Join the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for Sip & Swirl -- our first-ever Wine Tasting Event at the beautiful Cedar & Vine on Friday, December 5, 2025!

🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎶 Enjoy live music by Owen Wolfe
🍷 Includes one wine flight

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance at the West Burlington Gift Shop or from any Auxiliary member.
• $50 in advance
• $60 at the door

Be among the first to experience Cedar & Vine during their exclusive soft opening — sip, savor, and celebrate a great night for a great cause supporting hospital projects and scholarships for students!

Grab your tickets early and join us for an unforgettable evening!
👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/calendar/events/sip-swirl/

11/08/2025

Taste a selection of fine wines (maybe even discover your new favorite) in a unique setting, enjoy live music, and best of all! Your first flight of wine comes with your ticket!

Join the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for Sip & Swirl at the beautiful Cedar & Vine on Friday, December 5, 2025!
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎶 Live music by Owen Wolfe
🍷 Includes one wine flight

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door! To buy in advance, visit the West Burlington Gift Shop or get from any Auxiliary member.
• $50 in advance
• $60 at the door

Be among the first to experience Cedar & Vine during their exclusive soft opening — sip, savor, and celebrate a great night for a great cause supporting hospital projects and scholarships for students!

Grab your tickets early and join us for an unforgettable evening!
👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/calendar/events/sip-swirl/

11/07/2025

Please join us in welcoming Joyce Chouinard, FNP, to our Keokuk Clinic! 💙

Joyce isn’t entirely new to Great River Health as she previously cared for patients on a part-time basis, but we’re thrilled to now have her full-time in our Keokuk Clinic, providing both primary care / walk-in services!

With more than seven years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, Joyce has cared for patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, occupational health needs, and primary care concerns. Her background also includes serving as an adjunct clinical nursing instructor for Iowa Wesleyan University and William Penn University, as well as eight years of nursing experience in outpatient observation, medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, and oncology units.

Learn more about Joyce and the care she provides. 👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/provider-directory/providers/joyce-chouinard-fnp-bc/

11/07/2025

The Emergency Department can feel overwhelming. Long waits, stressful situations, and emotions are running high. But behind every shift is a team of people doing their absolute best to provide safe, compassionate care.

This story, submitted by a patient's father, is a great reminder of how many dedicated professionals work together to provide seamless, compassionate care. That’s what the cycle of care should be: real people caring for real people. 💙

“My 9-year-old daughter broke her right arm, and I knew right away that I needed to get her to Great River Health’s Emergency Department. The experience that followed was completely unexpected. Dr. Reed and his team were world-class. When we first arrived in our room, our nurse, Shelby Jacobson, came in. She treated my daughter as if she were part of her own family. Shelby stayed with us from start to discharge, keeping my daughter calm while starting her IV, administering medications, and explaining every step to make sure she was comfortable. When we went to X-ray, we met Kinsey. She did everything she could to get the scans the doctor needed while keeping my daughter’s pain to a minimum. She manipulated the machine perfectly around her arm. She was outstanding. Back in the ED, we met Dr. Reed, who was unlike any doctor I’ve ever experienced. He did a great job of keeping me calm while explaining the process of resetting my daughter’s arm. He made sure my daughter understood that she wouldn’t feel any pain during the procedure. His bedside manner was amazing. Dr. Charan was in the room during the reset: not just as a presence, but as a source of reassurance. He took the time to talk to me about what was happening and what to expect, reinforcing everything Dr. Reed had explained. As we were getting ready to leave, he even came back to shake my hand and say goodbye to my daughter.

Finally, Holly from X-ray came to our room for the post-procedure scan. She was kind and efficient, getting what she needed quickly before my daughter woke up.

I cannot thank that team enough for turning such a difficult situation into an experience like that.”

We appreciate patients taking the time to share their stories. To recognize one of our healthcare workers, you can submit a testimonial here 👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bonIY8xZRE6Iy75R5PLCbYxGKBL23CFHrozyiJLrg31URDM0RUJJQkdMSjA5RVVXVElRRlJPUUxUMSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl