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Greene County Medical Center has been caring for patients and area residents since 1937.   With our technological innovations and compassionate staff, we have made a promise to be Always Here, Always Caring for our patients and their families.   As a community based system, we are committed to providing excellence in health services from beginning to end of life.

Articles by Greene County Medical Center


Community Focused: Greene County Community Foundation Grants Support Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - November 07, 2025

This past spring the Greene County Community Foundation awarded grants to the Family Medicine Clinic and Ever Greene Ridge. That support has resulted in a new transcutaneous bilirubin meter and updated landscaping at the independent senior living community.

IHA Program Helps Shape Next Generation of Greene County Medical Center Leaders

by Greene County Medical Center - November 07, 2025

For the third consecutive year, Team Members from Greene County Medical Center have participated in the Iowa Hospital Association's statewide leadership initiative.

Balancing Awareness and Action

by Greene County Medical Center - October 31, 2025

Greene County Medical Center Highlights Diabetes Awareness Month in November.

Medicare Open Enrollment Help is Available at Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - October 13, 2025

SHIIP Counselors are available at Greene County Medical Center to assist with Medicare Open Enrollment from October 15 through December 7.

Follow MRI Construction Progress at Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - October 10, 2025

Everyone is invited to follow the construction progress for the installation of a new MRI unit at Greene County Medical Center.

How a Simple Calcium Score Test Saved My Life

by Greene County Medical Center - October 10, 2025

Bill Monroe of Jefferson had no idea he had heart issues until he underwent a quick, simple and inexpensive test at Greene County Medical Center.

Kiwanis Presents Check for Pediatric Comforts at Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - September 26, 2025

The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson donation to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation will be used for pediatric patients in the Acute and Emergency departments.

Greene County Public Health Hosts Flu Clinics for Seasonal Vaccinations

by Greene County Medical Center - September 19, 2025

Greene County Public Health is holding regular flu clinics at their offices within Greene County Medical Center as well as a drive-thru option at the Greene County Fairgrounds on October 15.

Greene County Medical Center Foundation Seeks Support from Local Producers In planting seeds of hope for a healthier tomorrow through the Gifts of Grain program

by Greene County Medical Center - September 05, 2025

By making a donation of grain to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation, local farmers have the opportunity to go beyond feeding others and help to provide their support in building healthier Greene County communities.

Expert Intervention: A Patient’s Path to Healing at the Greene County Medical Center Wound Clinic

by Greene County Medical Center - August 29, 2025

Molly Hupp, one of the Wound Care Clinic's first patients, shares an amazing story of healing with the help of Kaitlyn Bravek, PA-C, Karlee Neuhalfen, BSN, RN, WCN and Katie Nelson, RN.

Free Rides, Big Impact: County Program Transforms Access to Healthcare

by Greene County Medical Center - August 15, 2025

Greene County Public Health and local volunteers make a big impact on the lives of residents with free rides to and from medical appointments at the Jefferson McFarland Clinic, Greene County Medical Center and the Family Medicine Clinic.

Telehealth Endocrinology Available at Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - July 18, 2025

Greene County Medical Center introduces telehealth Endocrinology services on the first Wednesday of the month. Specialists will work with patients on a wide range of conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, menopause and hormonal imbalances, infertility and adrenal and pituitary problems.

“Iowa Nice” Brings Newest Provider to Family Medicine Clinic

by Greene County Medical Center - July 18, 2025

One trip to Iowa had Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Alec Antanaitis, looking to put down roots in a rural community. He will be joining the Family Medicine Clinic as their newest provider in mid-September and begin seeing patients this October.

Changing the Image of Local Healthcare

by Greene County Medical Center - July 07, 2025

Greene County Medical Center leadership announces they will be installing a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit (MRI) in the Imaging Department. Minor construction will be required in anticipation of the machine's delivery in the next six to nine months.

A Sweet Partnership Has Everyone CHiRPing

by Greene County Medical Center - June 27, 2025

Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary and CHiRP Coffee raise funds for Family Medicine Clinic patients

Greene County Medical Center Foundation Tournament is Golf that Gives Back

by Greene County Medical Center - June 20, 2025

Greene County Medical Center's Stethoscopes & Stetsons Golf Tournament kicked off the annual Bell Tower Festival and raised funds for programs, services and equipment needs as well as seed money for the 2026 Bell Tower Festival.

Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary and Foundation Name Six Scholarship Recipients

by Greene County Medical Center - May 30, 2025

Area high school and college students were recently named scholarship recipients by the Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary and Foundation. In total, $9,000 was distributed to six students who are pursuing careers in any healthcare-related field.

New Family Medicine Clinic Provider Is Coming Home

by Greene County Medical Center - May 30, 2025

The Family Medicine Clinic and Greene County Medical Center are pleased to announce Dawn Tingwald, ARNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC will be joining the medical team in July.

Greene County Medical Center Highlights Live-Saving Benefits of Calcium Scoring Test

by Greene County Medical Center - May 09, 2025

Quick, painless and affordable test at Greene County Medical Center gives healthcare providers invaluable information on the early signs of heart disease. Calcium score testing plays a pivotal role in preventing heart attacks and saving lives and helping patients make lifestyle changes and get necessary treatments before their condition worsens.

Greene County Medical Center Nurses and Support Staff Honored for Defining a New Level of Caring

by Greene County Medical Center - May 09, 2025

On Thursday, May 8, it was standing room only for the annual Greene County Medical Center DAISY & Partner of Nursing Awards ceremony. Six support staff Team Members and 15 nurses were nominated to receive these awards. Recently retired Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laurie Connolly, gave a moving speech about the special relationship between nurses and providers and how nurses and their support teams are the eyes and ears for providers when they are not able to be with a patient.

Greene County Medical Center to Open Wound Care Clinic

by Greene County Medical Center - April 11, 2025

Greene County Medical Center has partnered with Healogics, the nation's leading wound care specialists, for the opening of new Wound Care Clinic in Jefferson. The first patients will be seen on Monday, May 5.

Greene County Public Health Utilizes Grant Funds for Child Abuse Educational Materials

by Greene County Medical Center - April 11, 2025

Greene County Public Health recently distributed copies of "Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect" to local fourth-grade students as well as law enforcement agencies, daycares, libraries and medical clinics. The book donations were made possible through a Communities 4 Children Decategorization and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood/Community Network mini grants.

Greene County Medical Center Team Members Honored at Awards Ceremony

by Greene County Medical Center - March 28, 2025

Greene County Medical Center employees were honored recently at the annual Van Zelderen Excellence and Service Awards ceremony. Thirty-one marked milestone anniversaries at the medical center from 5 to 45 years of service and Julia Glawe was presented with the Van Zelderen Excellence Award for her ability to enhance experiences for patients and co-workers alike.

Public Health Gives Vaccinations a Boost

by Greene County Medical Center - February 14, 2025

Greene County Public Health updates vaccination programs and equipment in late 2024. This includes a Vaccinations for Adults program and the VaxCare vaccine distribution, monitoring and billing system.

Rewarded with Strength & Stamina from Cardiac Rehabilitation

by Greene County Medical Center - January 24, 2025

Tom Custer found the care his heart needed at Greene County Medical Center

DOT Physicals Now Available At Greene County Medical Center

by Greene County Medical Center - April 05, 2024

Greene County Medical Center Occupational Medicine provider, Diana Smith, is now certified to offer Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals in Jefferson.

Do You Qualify for Preventative Lung Cancer Screening at Greene County Medical Center?

by Greene County Medical Center - November 23, 2022

Lung cancer accounts for more deaths than breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer combined. The good news is that early detection increases the chance for survival. High risk individuals who meet the qualifications can receive a CT low-dose lung cancer screening at Greene County Medical center as part of their preventative care.

Why You Should Not Put Off Your Annual Mammogram

by Greene County Medical Center - November 02, 2022

Greene County Medical Center's imaging department addresses some of the most common reasons why women may put off having a mammogram and explains why getting one annually is important in early detection of Breast Cancer.

Do You Know the Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke? Part 1

by Greene County Medical Center - October 25, 2022

In this first of a two-part series, we discuss the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and how getting immediate care can mitigate some symptoms.