Hospice of the Heartland invites the community to its annual Lights of Life memorial service and tree-lighting ceremony, held at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona on Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. This heartfelt event offers a meaningful opportunity to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season.
A whimsical evening unfolded at the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation’s 23rd Annual Legacy Ball on November 1, where more than 215 guests gathered to celebrate under the enchanting “Emerald Club” theme. Inspired by the charm of Emerald City and the elegance of a vintage speakeasy, the event’s atmosphere and
The KRHC Foundation’s annual Legacy Ball returns November 1st at the Columbia Events Center, featuring an Emerald Club theme that blends the whimsical charm of Emerald City with the elegance of a vintage speakeasy—reflected in both atmosphere and menu. This year marks the 23rd annual Legacy Ball with the KRHC Auxiliary
Local volunteers will offer free Medicare counseling through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) in-person again this fall. Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage. The Part D and Medicare
I am proud to share that Kossuth Regional Health Center has been named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience (under 25 beds) by the 2025 Women’s Choice Award®. This national recognition is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and excellence our team brings to every patient interaction. In a time
Algona, Iowa (July 2025) — Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2025 iteration of its “Rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know” list. Rural hospitals and health systems are lifelines for communities that might otherwise go without essential healthcare services. The CEOs highlighted on
As part of their National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week celebration, Kossuth Regional Health Center awarded Ashley Thompson, RN with the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Ashley is a registered nurse in the Med/Surg Unit at KRHC and has been serving patients at the hospital for 10 years.
Hospice of the Heartland will host its annual memorial service and butterfly release on Thursday, May 29 in the outdoor courtyard of Kossuth Regional Health Center at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this memorial ceremony to honor and remember loved ones. At the conclusion of the memorial service,
Auxiliary celebrates national hospital week with annual fundraiser.
Kossuth Regional Health Center is excited to welcome Kim Etherington, PA-C back to its medical staff in May 2025. This time, in an acute care role. A local graduate of Bishop Garrigan High School, Etherington earned her Physician Assistant Degree from Des Moines University in 1997. She previously worked in
Kossuth Regional Health Center is excited to welcome Nurse Anesthetist Jacob Miller, CRNA, ARNP to the hospital. Miller will begin providing Pain Management Services at Kossuth Regional Health Center early this summer. In his practice, Miller specializes in the treatment of painful conditions affecting the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system,
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Mulkey to the Specialty Clinic! He will begin seeing patients in early March. Tyler Mulkey, DPM received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. He then went on to complete his residency at Christus St. Patrick Podiatric Medicine and
Kossuth Regional Health Center is proud to be an affiliate of MercyOne
