*MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - Cresco

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital, named Top 100 Hospital nationally for achieving excellence in clinical outcomes, growth and fiscal management for several years. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit community healthcare system offering comprehensive healthcare services for people throughout northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.

Our 300+ physician medical staff offers nearly all medical and surgical subspecialties, from general medical care to open-heart surgery. This is a full-service Hospital with a 24/7 Hospitalist program. We are a Level III trauma center and offer post-graduate education programs on site, including a four-year Cardiology Fellowship, Palliative Care Fellowship, Family Medicine Residency Program and Internal Medicine Residency Program.  Our outpatient clinic practice setting is enhanced by close access to inpatients, on site medical imaging, a wide range of specialists for consultation, a sleep lab, electronic medical records, PACS and a full-service medical library. MercyOne North Iowa combines the family atmosphere of a hometown healthcare center with the technology, services and resources of a major modern medical center.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center continually achieves remarkable results for patients through the unlimited power of teamwork, the highest standards of quality, dynamic partnerships and advanced technology.

MercyOne North Iowa is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

Visit this link to learn more about our medical center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Vb_GxGFL0&feature=youtu.be

Regional Health Services of Howard County (RHSHC) is a unique consortium of health care services provided to the residents of Howard County and its surrounding areas including:

• Community Health Services
• Country Winds Manor
• Cresco Medical Clinic
• Hospital Services
• Lime Springs Medical Clinic
• Patty Elwood Center

We are very fortunate to be able to offer a full scope of services from bringing new life into the world, to caring for patients through illnesses, broken bones and emergencies.  We provide health care services for individuals in their home, to offering long term care options, and finally offering end of life care through physical, emotional, spiritual and social support.  This continuum of care and service is provided by dedicated providers, health care professional staff and volunteers who look forward to taking care of their patients, residents, clients and their families.

RHSHC is committed to offering the best in health care right in Cresco to its residents and the residents from neighboring communities.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Cresco, Iowa, is a community of nearly 4,000 just 90 minutes to Mason City.  Located in Howard County, relax in one of Cresco's numerous parks, watch a theatrical production in the historic opera house, or take a dive in the pool at the Cresco Fitness Center.  Cresco's small town atmosphere provides a relaxing environment for residents and visitors while the many different stores, parks, events and other attractions give those who want to be active plenty to do.  Explore what Cresco has to offer!

For more information on Cresco, Iowa, visit www.cityofcresco.com

Mason City, Iowa is a friendly Midwest community of 27,000+ people and is the largest urban center in North Central Iowa. We are located two hours north of Des Moines, IA, and two hours south of Minneapolis, MN.   

According to a recent analysis by WalletHub, Iowa was ranked as the number one state for physicians based on two key dimensions, "opportunity and competition" and "medical environment."  Iowa's doctors have the fourth-highest average annual wages — adjusted for cost of living — according to the analysis.  Enjoy a stable economy, low cost of living, affordable housing, excellent school systems (public and parochial), fine arts museum, dance studios, performing arts theaters and a regional orchestra.

Mason City is home to the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world, recently restored and opened once again for business. Popular recreational venues and activities in North Iowa are Mason City’s aquatic center, YMCA, indoor ice arena, and abundant outdoor activities including tennis, golf, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature preserve photography, water sports and sailing. That lake home you’ve dreamed of could also become a reality, as Clear Lake is a mere nine miles from Mason City. The area is legendary as it was the final site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson's concert held at the legendary Surf Ballroom.

For more information on Mason City, Iowa, visit www.masoncityia.com