Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) has been named a 2026 Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register, an honor based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. The Top Workplaces program measures key aspects of workplace culture, including employees feeling respected
Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Northwest Iowa Surgeons, bringing expanded access to general surgery services for patients across Kossuth County and the surrounding region. Beginning mid-August, surgeons from the Spencer-based practice will begin seeing patients in the KRHC Specialty Clinic, with surgical
Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) is excited to announce a major advancement in surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 (DV5) surgical robot, bringing leading-edge, minimally invasive technology to patients in the local community. Affectionately named “Kevin” by the surgical team, the new robotic system will support
The agenda for the upcoming Kossuth Regional Health Center Board of Trustees meeting is available below for public review. Please click here to view the full agenda.
The agenda for the upcoming Kossuth Regional Health Center Board of Trustees meeting is available below for public review. Please click here to view the full agenda.
Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) is proud to announce it has been recognized with multiple 2026 Top Workplaces awards for cultural excellence in healthcare, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive, supportive workplace environment for its employees. KRHC received Top Workplaces honors in the following categories: Employee
As part of their National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week celebration, Kossuth Regional Health Center awarded Serena Reemtsma, RN with the 2026 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Serena is a registered nurse with Hospice of the Heartland and has been serving patients at the hospital for 10 years.
Algona, Iowa (April 2026) — Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2026 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
Hospice of the Heartland will host its annual memorial service and butterfly release on Wednesday, June 3 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,
Local volunteers helped patients save a grand total of $431,459 during the Medicare open enrollment period in 2025. Volunteers Marla Steier, Paula Seely, Sharon Berte, Peg Skilling, Trish Casey and Carol Baas offered free Medicare counseling and support through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) during the open enrollment
Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) is excited to announce the addition of Hailey Satyna, PA-C, to the Emergency Department beginning January 2026. Hailey brings a strong surgical background to her new role and a passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Originally from Oregon, Hailey earned her Master of Physician Assistant
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
