“We know the importance of great health care and its contributions to making a great community,” said Leah Glasgo, UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge president. “We are proud partners with multiple organizations in Fort Dodge that together drive economic impact to the Fort Dodge region.”

UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge is in the process of completing the Community Health Needs Assessment, which is done every three years.

In 2023, the organization created $21.1 million in community benefits and 14,154 individuals were served through community service programs.

“We will continue to prioritize the needs of the community based on your feedback,” Glasgo said. “We’re honored to be our community’s trusted health partner.”

The study was compiled from hospital-submitted data to the American Hospital Association’s annual survey of hospitals. The study found that Iowa hospitals employed 137,841 people in 2023.

As an income source, hospitals provided over $9 billion in wages. Hospital expenses accounted for over $21.3 billion of the state’s gross domestic product.

“Iowa’s hospitals and health systems implemented the programs and services accounted for in this study in response to their communities’ needs,” IHA President and CEO Chris Mitchell said. “Many of these programs and services wouldn’t exist without hospital support and leadership. With IHA’s advocacy, these efforts help ensure the financial stability of hospitals, making it possible for them to provide the services and programs most needed by the people they serve.”

The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing the interests of hospitals and health systems to business, government, and consumer audiences.

UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge By the Numbers

1,223 jobs

$143 million economic impact