Regional Health Services of Howard County

Regional Health Services of Howard County (RHSHC) is a unique consortium of health care services provided to Howard County residents and its neighboring communities.

On July 1, 1997, Howard County Hospital and Howard County Public Health Nursing merged to form a single new entity, Regional Health Services of Howard County. The Howard Residential Care Facility/Patty Elwood Center contributes to the continuum of health care through a management contract with RHSHC, providing modern and home-like facilities for residential care and licensed memory care (dementia).

On November 1, 2002, a partnership was formed between the two local clinics and RHSHC, forming a Physician Hospital Organization. The Lime Springs and Cresco Medical Clinics are now departments of RHSHC.

As a result of these efforts, RHSHC offers six key service areas:

RHSHC is Howard County’s fourth largest employer, with more than 200 employees. In health care services, that makes RHSHC an attractive place to work. Employees have the ability to transfer among the facilities, without losing seniority, as jobs open up. Patients benefit from having their services coordinated among the facilities, and numerous key health care services are provided locally.

Regional Health Services provides state-of-the-art availability of dementia care, Hospice, public health, disaster planning, as well as key hospital services. A new mammography unit was recently installed, and a new 16-slice CT scanner is being purchased. We are fortunate to be able to provide general surgery options, as well as obstetrical care, skilled nursing care, and Wellness Laboratory Testing. Physical Therapy provides a complete range of therapies, including cardiac rehabilitation, occupational therapy and lymphadema treatment. We also provide Home Medical Equipment services, which stocks almost every needed device or product for the home.

As a partner with Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, we are able to provide a complete continuum of care in the Northeast Iowa area. For any questions, please visit our website at www.rhshc.com and contact us through our web page email, or call (563) 547-2101 and ask for Administration at RHSHC.