UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
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About
Since 1919, people from across east central Iowa have relied on the health care professionals at UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center for their health care needs. A private, nonprofit, non-tax supported medical center with 49 beds, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center serves more than 47,000 residents in Poweshiek, Jasper, Benton, Iowa, Mahaska and Tama counties. With about 50 physicians and advanced practice clinicians and 400 employees, we are the largest hospital in Iowa between Des Moines and Iowa City.
Like health care itself, we are always evolving and growing to meet the needs of area residents. From birth to end-of-life, we provide big city medicine with small town hospitality. We are dedicated to living our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Services Offered at Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Featured Services & Treatments
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Bariatrics and Weight Care
Our weight loss team at UnityPoint Health is committed to providing each patient the help they need to achieve personal weight loss goals with both bariatric surgery and non-surgical methods.Bariatrics and Weight Care
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Ear, Nose & Throat
Our board-certified ENT specialists are trained in helping you hear and breathe easier.Ear, Nose & Throat
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Emergency Care
Get expert emergency care for critical illnesses or injuries at our UnityPoint Health emergency departments, open 24/7 to treat people of all ages.Emergency Care
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Maternity Care
Maternity information for UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, IA.Maternity Care
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Orthopedics
Find high-quality care from our experienced team of orthopedic care experts at UnityPoint Health, from back pain to bone fractures, arthritis to knee replacement.Orthopedics
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Primary Care
UnityPoint Clinic primary care providers deliver high-quality, personalized care to help you maintain your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider can diagnose and treat many health-related conditions and will coordinate your care if you need to see a specialist.Primary Care
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Surgery
When you choose UnityPoint Health for surgery you have access to surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses who strive to provide the best outcome for every patient every time. Our surgeons include experts in a wide range of specialties who offer many surgical options, which may include minimally invasive procedures, robot-assisted surgery, laparoscopic to complex surgeries.Surgery
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Walk-In Care
Urgent Care, Express Care and Express clinics can treat minor medical problems and injuries every day of the week, after hours and on holidays. Reduce your wait time by saving your spot online.Walk-In Care
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Women's Health
At UnityPoint Health, our team of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are committed not only to your expert care but to taking the time to listen and make you feel comfortable. From adolescence to pregnancy to menopause and beyond, we’re here for every stage of your life.Women's Health
Department Information
- Chemotherapy & Infusion
- Laboratory Wellness Screening
- Nutritional Services
- Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy)
Chemotherapy and Infusion Suite
Receive your chemotherapy, injections and infusion treatments close to home. Located on the first floor of Grinnell Regional Medical Center, the Auxiliary Chemotherapy and Infusion Suite was made possible thanks to a generous donation from the GRMC Auxiliary and other donors. For assistance getting your physician orders to the Chemotherapy Suite, call (641) 236-2939 or call (641) 236-2395 to reach the Infusion Center.
Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Available on a walk-in basis, without a doctor's order.
UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center offers several blood tests to help you best monitor your health. We're here to make it convenient for you to stay on top of your key numbers for your best health.
- Wellness screenings are available without an appointment.
- Come to the hospital admitting area to request the screenings you need.
- Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to Noon
- Cash, check or credit card payment is due at the time of the test. We don't require a physician's order for the test or ask for health insurance.
Pricing
| Chemistry Panel and CBC | $35* |
| Chemistry Panel | $35* |
| CBC | $10 |
| TSH | $15 |
| PSA | $20 |
| A1C | $17 |
| Vitamin D | $25 |
| Vitamin B12 | $25 |
| Ferritin | $25 |
| ABO/RH | $20 |
*Fasting is necessary for the Chemistry Panel. You will need to fast for 10-12 hours prior to the Chemistry Panel Wellness Screen.
The Nutrition Therapy Department at UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services and programs from registered dietitian nutritionists to keep you healthy. Eating a healthy and balanced diet reduces your chances of developing heart disease, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, stroke, anemia, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Individual Nutrition Counseling
The Nutrition Therapy Department offers one-on-one nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian. Physician referrals are required and can be faxed to the dietitians at (641) 236-2044.
Community/Worksite Wellness Presentations
The dietitian can prepare nutrition-related presentations or booths for your community event or health fair. Please contact a dietitian to inquire about availability.
Outpatient Support
Nutrition services are also available through the Diabetes and Nutrition Education Clinic. The clinic is devoted to helping individuals on their personal wellness journeys and offers information, instruction and support through educational programs and counseling sessions.
Talk with your doctor about scheduling an appointment with one of our clinic experts. A healthcare provider referral is required for a consultation with the Diabetes and Nutrition Education Clinic team.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
The cardiac rehabilitation department at UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center is a Phase II program that provides monitored exercise and educational instruction to outpatients with heart disease. The education may cover topics such as risk modification, nutrition, medications, exercise plans and stress reduction.
- Phase II cardiac rehabilitation is for patients after discharge from the hospital who have experienced a qualifying cardiovascular event or procedure.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Our comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program assists individuals with chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
- Admission to the pulmonary rehabilitation program requires the patient have a medical diagnosis of a chronic respiratory condition or pulmonary function testing that shows moderate to severe COPD.
- We also see patients with other respiratory diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea and asthma. These patients should also have had a pulmonary function test completed, but there are no minimum requirements.
The goal of the outpatient program is to help patients function at their highest capacity through strength training and exercise, medical management, nutrition education and emotional support. The program also encourages self-management, to decrease symptoms and complications, and ideally, reduce hospitalizations.
For more information about the programs, please call (641) 236-2411 to speak with the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation team.
We provide inpatient rehabilitation services to help our patients regain strength to improve independence for discharge.
This might look like the following:
- Walking
- Balance practice
- Learning about assistive devices and doing trainings
- Assisting daily activities of living
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Communication
- Swallowing
Outpatient Services
Our team of physical, occupational and speech therapists also provide outpatient therapy as needed. Call (641) 236-2364 to learn more about our outpatient services.
Surgical Services at Grinnell Regional Medical Center
We are proud to offer a full spectrum of care, providing our patients access to traditional and specialty surgical services including bariatrics, ENT, breast, general, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, thoracic and urology. To learn more about our surgery options, call (641) 236-7511.
Surgical Quality Partner of the American College of Surgeons
As one of only three American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partners in Iowa, we’re committed to the highest standards of surgical care. This designation reflects our proven record of adhering to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality – to minimize complications, improve outcomes and save lives.
When you see the ACS Surgical Quality Partner mark in our hospital, you can trust that we’re dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement.
Bariatric Surgery Quality Distinctions
We're one of only a few rural hospitals with the distinction of Bariatric Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This demonstrates the high quality of our hospital, staff and procedures.
Since 2006, we have received the highly respected Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® with a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery. This designation means we have good outcomes for overall patient safety and bariatric procedures.
Schedule an appointment or consultation with UnityPoint Health - Grinnell General Surgery and Weight Loss Surgery Clinic by calling (641) 236-4323.
Imaging Services at Grinnell Regional Medical Center
At Grinnell Regional Medical Center, our team of skilled technologists and board-certified radiologists provide quality diagnostic imaging with a focus on patient care, comfort and privacy.
We offer imaging technologies including:
- 3D digital mammography
- Bone density testing
- X-ray
- Fluoroscopy
- Computerized tomography (CT)
- Nuclear medicine
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasound imaging – to support women’s health with obstetrical imaging in addition to abdominal, vascular and echocardiography services
This team provides 24-hour coverage at GRMC. Contact Imaging Services at GRMC by calling (641) 236-2355.
Care You Can Trust
The American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation assures our patients that GRMC will provide quality diagnostic testing while adhering to the highest imaging standards. Trust and confidence in our imaging equipment and our technologists’ abilities will help us best serve our communities.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of mammography image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
Pink Ribbon Facility
It’s important to remember that breast cancer screenings are performed all year round, and the most important thing is not when you get screened but to complete annual screening any time throughout the year if recommended by your doctor. GRMC is proud to be recognized for excellence in breast health as a certified Pink Ribbon Facility by Hologic®. Our digital 3D mammography is the best screening tool available for breast cancer detection. Talk to your primary care provider or call (515) 241-6111 to schedule a mammogram in Grinnell.
Community Commitment
Community Health Needs Assessment
As part of our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, we strive to provide exemplary health care as well as health education and screenings to the public.
Learn MoreCommunity Sponsorship
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center is proud to support non-profit organizations in the communities we serve.
Contribution RequestQuality Measures
At UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center, we strive for service excellence and are committed to publicly sharing quality data related to clinical outcomes, patient safety and patient experience.
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Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Scholarship
We recognize the critically important role EMS holds for the overall health and well-being of our local communities and the challenge these vital services are facing. In response, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center medical staff voted in 2022 to fund a scholarship for emergency medical service (EMS) students or services in Poweshiek County and surrounding areas.
- The scholarship provides up to $750 of reimbursed cost to a student affiliated with local EMS or local EMS departments upon completion of an authorized EMS training program.
- New and existing EMS volunteers are encouraged to apply.
For additional information, please contact Grinnell Regional Medical Center administration at (641) 236-2300.
Our History
1901
At the urging of local citizens, Dr. P. E. Somers established a private hospital in his home on North Park Street. This was an eight-bed infirmary located across from the Grinnell College campus.
1905
The private hospital served the community until 1905 when a fire destroyed the home of Dr. P.E. Somers.
1908
Grinnell opened its first municipal hospital in 1908. This hospital, located on the southeast corner of Elm Street and Sixth Avenue, had the finest in medical equipment for its time. This facility served the community until 1919.
1919
Two new hospitals opened in Grinnell. Grinnell Community Hospital, a 45-bed facility, was organized as a stock company and incorporated under Iowa laws. It was located in west Grinnell on the site where Grinnell Regional Medical Center now stands. St. Francis Hospital, a 35-bed facility, was owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Francis. It was located on the east side of Grinnell, now the site of St. Francis and Seeland Park.
1967
In the 1960s, it became difficult to operate two hospitals in the community due to rising costs, staffing problems and aging facilities and equipment. Community Hospital and St. Francis Hospital merged in 1967 under the name Grinnell General Hospital in west Grinnell.
1970
The new Grinnell General Hospital completed construction of a two-story patient care wing.
1974-1983
Grinnell General Hospital completed additional construction projects creating additional space for surgery, the emergency room, radiology, physical and respiratory therapy, laboratory and a new chapel.
1993
Grinnell General Hospital celebrated its silver anniversary in 1993 by announcing a name change to Grinnell Regional Medical Center to reflect the expanded health care services and regional reach.
2018
In January 2018, Grinnell Regional Medical Center joined the UnityPoint Health organization, becoming known as UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
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