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Adair County Health System is pleased to announce the partial re-opening of its facility after making substantial repairs to address severe tornado damage. This milestone marks a significant step in our recovery and underscores our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to Adair County and beyond.
As we start moving out of the Nodaway Valley Elementary School, ACHS wants to express our heartfelt gratitude to the school district for their incredible generosity in allowing us to use their facilities throughout the summer. Their support has been invaluable during this challenging time, making a significant difference for our staff and patients. Their kindness exemplifies the spirit of community, and we are truly thankful for your partnership and understanding.
Pending approval from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, ACHS plans to open various services on August 12, 2024. Details of the reopening can be found here. Please be advised that all entrances on the north side of the hospital are closed. At this time, all access and parking for the facility will be on south side of the hospital.
Rural Health/Walk-in Clinic
Hours: The clinic is returning to its regular hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m..
Parking: You may park in the horseshoe lot on the south side of the hospital. This is the same as before.
Entrance/Registration: Registration procedures will remain unchanged. Please enter through the clinic doors and check in at the front desk as usual.
Phone Number: To schedule an appointment please call 641-743-6189.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS: Our EMS team continues to operate fully as an ambulance service.
Temporary EMS Location: Once we move out of the school, the EMS crew will be housed at a temporary location. We are working on setting up this temporary site and hope it will serve as their base until new facilities are ready.
Rebuilding Efforts: The EMS garage and house were destroyed by the tornado. Planning for the rebuild is underway, with an estimated timeline of 8-12 months for construction. We aim to have the new EMS house and garage completed by summer or fall of 2025 but please note that this timeline is subject to change.
Emergency Room/Medical Surgical Inpatient Services
Emergency Room: The ACHS Emergency Room remains under construction and is currently unavailable.
In Case of Emergency: If you have an emergency, please call 911. Our EMS team will transport patients to the nearest available Emergency Room.
Medical/Surgical Inpatient Services
The inpatient floor is under construction and currently unavailable.The damage sustained by these departments is extensive. ACHS is working diligently to repair the facilities and restore these vital services to our community. We deeply appreciate your patience and support as we work to bring our hospital back to its optimal state and continue providing quality care close to home.
Outpatient Clinics and Outpatient Services
Location: Outpatient Clinic services will be temporarily relocated to the administrative office area on the lower level of the hospital, on the south side of the building.
Parking: Please park in the horseshoe lot on the south side of the hospital and enter through the Public Health Door.
Registration: Registration will be located in the administrative area just inside the public health entrance and will be clearly marked.
Services Available: The following services will be available: Cardiology, Coumadin Clinic, ENT, Infusion/Injection Services, Pain Clinic, Podiatry, Toenail Clinic, Urology and Wound Care.
Phone Number: To schedule an appointment please call 641-743-7263.
Laboratory Services
Laboratory services will be available and will be relocating back to Adair County Health System. Further details on the location will be provided as the transition approaches.
Cardiopulmonary Services
Location: We will resume Cardiopulmonary services in the lower level of the hospital. Patients should enter through the Public Health entrance which will be marked accordingly.
Parking: Please park in the horseshoe lot on the south side of the hospital and enter through the Public Health Door.
Registration: Registration will be located in the administrative area just inside the public health entrance and will be designated as Outpatient Services and clearly marked.
Phone Number: To schedule an appointment please call 641-743-7214.
Public Health:Public Health will resume services at the hospital on August 12, by appointment only.
Appointment Scheduling: For appointments please call, 641-743-6173.
Registration: Patients should park in the horseshoe lot and utilize the Greenfield Clinic door for access. Please check in at the registration desk.
Vaccine Clinics: Walk-in vaccine clinics will be scheduled in the coming months. Please stay tuned for the upcoming schedule.
Radiology
Limited radiology services will be available in the lower level of the hospital in the former Public Health area.
Unavailable Services: Currently, currently we are unable to perform the following procedures: Spine, Chest 2 views, Abdomen, Pelvis, Hip, Femur. We are currently unable to perform any CT scans, mammograms, or DEXA scans.
MRI: We will resume MRI services via our MRI truck in August. The specific will be announced soon.
Surgery Services
The ACHS surgery department is currently closed due to tornado damage and is undergoing construction. The tentative reopening date is October 4. We will release more information as this date approaches.
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
Rock Valley is currently seeing a limited number of patients for Physical Therapy in their homes for outpatient visits. Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services are currently on hold pending approval for an alternate location.
Billing: Per Rock Valley being closed at the hospital, patients will need to confirm with Rock Valley that their insurance is accepted. You will be billed through Rock Valley instead of ACHS.
Phone Number: Please call 641-743-7259 for any questions, or to schedule an appointment.
Senior Life Solutions
Senior Life Solutions remains closed but will be reopening in the future. ACHS will provide updates as changes occur.
Business Office
The business office is temporarily inaccessible to patients. For bill payments or any inquiries, please visit the registration office in the Greenfield Clinic or call 641-743-2123.
ACHS is committed to supporting our community’s recovery following the recent tornado. We are pleased to announce that we have purchased three lots from properties that were tragically lost in the disaster. This decision reflects our dedication to aiding the ongoing rebuilding efforts and contributing positively to our community’s healing and future development.
While the specific plans for these lots are still being developed, we envision utilizing them to support the future growth of our organization. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we remain dedicated to working together to restore and strengthen our shared neighborhood.
We deeply appreciate the patience and support of our employees, patient and community members during this challenging time. Construction will continue across various departments within the hospital, with some areas requiring more extensive repairs and, therefore, additional time. Our goal is to have all departments fully operational by October 15, pending construction progress.
“We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support we have received throughout this challenging period,” said Catherine Hillestad, CEO of ACHS. “The partial re-opening of ACHS symbolizes our collective strength and determination to serve our community with the highest standards of care. Please look for further information regarding the grand re-opening.”