Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) and Junior Cardinal Backpack program coordinator, Molly Gilmore, are excited to share news of some recent donations they have received for the backpack program.
On January 7th, Director of Ancillary Services, Greg Jones, and Gilmore accepted a check from Tonja Downey at DaVita Dialysis. The $3,600 donation came from their Atlantic and Creston regional offices. Gilmore notes, “It’s wonderful to have the support of local businesses and community members. Knowing that they want to help us further this cause really makes a difference to kids in our community.”
In the last several months’ many local businesses have helped support the Junior Cardinal Backpack Program. In December, the Charles Hockenberry Foundation donated $5,000 and Shenandoah Walmart donated $3,000 to help provide for food-insecure children in the Clarinda Community School District. These donations provided over 1,500 bags of food. Each bag includes two milks, two fruits, two breakfast items, and two entrees.
A total of $21,600 has been given in grants to help support the Junior Cardinal Backpack Program. Earlier in 2019, the Clarinda Foundation contributed a $10,000 grant to the program. This program began in the spring of 2019 when employees at CRHC wanted help support young people in the school system who are food insecure. Healthy food is delivered weekly to Clarinda Elementary and Middle School buildings to help supplement food availability while kids are away from school over the weekend. The program is serving 141 students total.
To learn more about this program, or to donate, please visit ClarindaHealth.com or contact program coordinator, Molly Gilmore, at 712-542-8323.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Health comes in all forms including physical, mental, and social well-being.
You may have heard about Social Determinants of Health in the news recently and the federal mandate from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regarding a Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool……. but what is it?
This is a group of questions to screen for safety, living conditions, educational needs, economic status, access to quality healthcare, and other situations that may affect a person's overall health. Once identified, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) can assist in finding resources and help patients overcome some of these barriers.
Examples of questions you might be asked during admission may include:
Of course, a patient has the right to refuse to answer any of the questions.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Maggie Brown at 712-542-8207 or mbrown@clarindahealth.com.
Sources:
Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
The AHC Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool (cms.gov)
Social Determinant of Health: Education Is Crucial (tulane.edu)
[Clarinda, Iowa]— The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Estate contributed $750,000 to the Clarinda Regional Health Center which has been used to develop and construct a state-of-the-art operating room facility. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare services and accommodate the growing needs of the community for advanced medical care. The newly constructed operating room is equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, fostering an environment conducive to precision, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The contribution was originally made by the Loudon Estate in 2013 to assist with the construction of the new hospital. With the hospital opening in 2012 and funding needs secured, Maxine’s daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Orville Dodd, agreed the donation could be used for future expansion projects.
The new operating room will facilitate various complex surgical procedures, enabling medical professionals at Clarinda Regional Health Center to deliver advanced care efficiently and effectively. This expansion emphasizes the collaborative efforts between generous donors and Clarinda Regional Health Center to prioritize patient well-being and elevate the standard of healthcare services in the region.
“Clarinda Regional Health Center is extremely grateful to the Loudon Family for this generous donation allowing us to remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthcare advancement and benefit the community at large,” stated Chuck Nordyke, CRHC CEO.
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Make note of upcoming closures at CRHC and it's clinics to observe year end holidays November 2023 through January of 2024!
We are grateful for each and every one of our team members and the dedication they have shown to our patients throughout the past year. To show our appreciation, we want to make sure our team members have plenty of time to spend with their families. The Emergency Department is always open and available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year for any emergency health care needs. Below is a list of our upcoming holiday closures and which clinics are affected:
Holiday Hours for CRHC's Walk-in Clinic :
-Thanksgiving Day (11/24): CLOSED
-Black Friday (11/25): OPEN 8am - 4pm
-Christmas Eve (12/24): CLOSED
-Christmas Day (12/25): CLOSED
-Day After Christmas (12/26): OPEN 7am - 7pm
-New Years Eve (12/31): CLOSED
-New Years Day (1/1): OPEN 8am - 4pm
Holiday Hours for All Other CRHC Clinics:
Including Clarinda Medical Associates , Specialty Clinic , Villisca Family Health Center , Bedford Family Health Center , Clarinda Mental Health Center , Rehab & Sports Med Center and the Infusion Center :
-Thanksgiving Day (11/24): CLOSED
-Black Friday (11/25): CLOSED
-Christmas Eve (12/24): CLOSED
-Christmas Day (12/25): CLOSED
-Day After Christmas (12/26): Normal Clinic Hours
-New Years Eve (12/31): CLOSED
-New Years Day (1/1): CLOSED
To stay up to date with clinic closures, events or happenings at Clarinda Regional Health Center and any of their community clinics we encourage you to follow us on social media!
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