Howard county, IA

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Howard County, Iowa[edit | edit source]

Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,332. The county seat is Cresco. The county was founded in 1851 and named after General Oliver Otis Howard, a Union Army leader during the American Civil War and founder of Howard University.

Healthcare in Howard County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Howard County, Iowa is primarily provided by two main facilities: Regional Health Services of Howard County and Cresco Medical Clinic.

Regional Health Services of Howard County[edit | edit source]

Regional Health Services of Howard County (RHSHC) is a comprehensive healthcare center located in Cresco, Iowa. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and more. The facility is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the residents of Howard County and the surrounding areas.

RHSHC is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and provides a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and community health services. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Cresco Medical Clinic[edit | edit source]

Cresco Medical Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Cresco, Iowa. The clinic provides a variety of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. The clinic is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System and is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to its patients.

The clinic is staffed by a team of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who work together to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Howard County, Iowa is comprehensive and patient-centered, with a focus on providing high-quality care to all residents. The county's main healthcare facilities, Regional Health Services of Howard County and Cresco Medical Clinic, offer a wide range of services to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the community.

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Primary Care Howard county, IA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Kammerer Jon 1427169192 MD M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2004 Family Practice Cresco IA 52136 5635472101
Bremner Randall 1003857657 M Other 1988 Obstetrics/gynecology Cresco IA 52136



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Foley Donald 1952301962 DC M Other 1980 Chiropractic Cresco IA 52136
Powers Amanda 1023649571 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Cresco IA 52136 5635472101
Rasmussen Chad 1174587182 NP M Creighton University School Of Medicine 2005 Nurse Practitioner Cresco IA 52136
Waldo Jeremy 1215222708 M Other 2011 Nurse Practitioner Cresco IA 52136 5635472101


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