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McClendon named Q4 Culture Champion at Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recognized Brittney McClendon as the recipient of the Culture Champion Award for the fourth quarter. This award honors team members who consistently exemplify the hospital’s core values through teamwork, dedication, and an exceptional ...

Country Maid honored for family-friendly policies

WEST BEND — Country Maid Inc. has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 National Best Place for Working Parents Innovator Award presented by the Best Place for Working Parents. The award honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to creating a family friendly workplace through research-backed policies and practices. Country Maid Inc. was recognized in the small business category for its comprehensive approach to supporting working parents and caregivers. Country Maid Inc. offers a range of family-focused benefits, including paid parental leave, a ...

Stewart Memorial receives patient experience award

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics announced that it has received the NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award in the critical access hospital category. This honor recognizes health care organizations that provide exceptional care experiences. Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics was one of only three facilities recognized in the critical access hospital category. ‘This award is a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to compassionate care and human connection,” Linn Block, chief executive officer of Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics, ...

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic welcomes new associate dentist

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic announced the addition of Dr. Marcela DaCosta as the practice’s new associate dentist. DaCosta will begin seeing patients on Jan. 5, and is currently accepting appointments. “We are excited to welcome Dr. DaCosta to Rolling Hills Dental Clinic,” said Dr. Maria Becker, owner of the practice. “Her strong clinical training, dedication to patient care, and warm approach make her an excellent addition to our team and a great fit for the Fort Dodge community.” DaCosta earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa College of ...

Menke receives ROSE Award

Tiffani Menke, a patient care technician in acute care at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the ROSE Award. She was nominated by a team member and a patient for her positive attitude, compassion and commitment to going the extra mile. “Tiffani is ...

VDMC welcomes general orthopedic surgeon

WEBSTER CITY — Dr. Sreedhar Somisetty will be joining the provider team at Van Diest Medical Center beginning in January. Somisetty is a general orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of clinical experience working in diverse practice settings. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree ...