Regional Health Services of Howard County

06/02/2026

IT'S A BOY!

Congratulations to Eva Perez and Daniel Guerra of Cresco, IA, on the birth of their son, Yoan Caleb Guerra Perez! Yoan was born on May 20th at 12:00 PM, weighing 7 lbs., 0.9 oz, and 20 inches long. Delivered by Dr. Kimberlee Burckart, and Nurses Olivia M. and Haley G.

His grandparents are Blanca Col, Bartolo Carolina, Carolina Chapaz, and Rudy Guerra
Congratulations to all and THANK YOU for choosing RHSHC for your special delivery!

06/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of Express Care at RHSHC! 🎉
For the past year, Express Care has been here when you need care most—providing quick, convenient, walk-in services for life’s unexpected illnesses and minor injuries.
Thank you to our community for trusting us with your health! 💙
🕒 Convenient Hours:
• Monday–Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Weekends & Holidays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM [rhshc.com]
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Located inside the Cresco Medical Clinic
✅ Care for common concerns like colds, flu symptoms, UTIs, minor injuries, and more [rhshc.com]
Whether it’s after work or over the weekend, we’re here to keep you and your family feeling your best—on your schedule.
💚 Here’s to another year of quality care, when it works for you!
Learn more: https://rhshc.com/services/express-care-clinic/

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

🌟 Big News at Regional Health Services of Howard County! 🌟
We are proud to announce an exciting milestone—the official launch of Epic!
This achievement represents months of dedication, preparation, and teamwork across our entire organization.
Epic brings modern, integrated technology that helps us deliver care—improving communication, streamlining workflows, and giving our team faster, more complete access to patient information. The result? Better coordination, improved efficiency, and an even higher standard of care for our patients and community.
This moment wouldn’t be possible without the incredible efforts of our staff. From long hours of training to thoughtful planning and testing, their commitment and teamwork have made this transition a success. We are truly grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Today, we celebrate progress, innovation, and connection—and our continued commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to Howard County and surrounding areas.
As we move through this transition, you may notice slightly longer wait times or small changes to our usual processes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works through this important upgrade. Please know that our staff is working diligently behind the scenes to ensure a smooth transition, and your care remains our top priority.
Thank you for your patience and for trusting RHSHC—we’re excited about what’s ahead!
✨ Together, we’re building a stronger, smarter future for healthcare—one step forward, one patient at a time. ✨

05/30/2026

Friendly Reminder: Cresco Family Pharmacies Are CLOSED

Both Cresco Family Pharmacies will be closed today, May 30, 2026, as we implement EPIC, a new software system designed to better serve you and our community.
We’re excited about the improvements this upgrade will bring and appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works through this important transition.

✅ We’ll be back up and running on Monday, June 1.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙

05/29/2026

IT'S A GIRL!

Congratulations to Mitchell and Hilary Gossman of Lime Springs, IA, on the birth of their daughter, Opal Gene Marie Gossman! Opal was born on May 16th at 9:39 PM, weighing 6 lbs., 11 oz, and 19 inches long. Delivered by Dr. Kimberlee Burckart and Nurses Mary Alice, Hriti, and Jere.

Opal joins siblings Owen (6), Oshel (4), and Oswald (2). Her grandparents are Linda Fox from Remer, MN, and Tom Gossman from Cresco, IA.
Congratulations to all and THANK YOU for choosing RHSHC for your special delivery!

05/29/2026

📢 Important Notice for Our Customers 📢

Cresco Family Pharmacies will implement a new software system tomorrow, May 30, 2026, to better serve you! As part of this transition, both pharmacy locations will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 30.

Please be sure to pick up all prescriptions by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 29. So please plan accordingly.

We’re excited about the improvements this upgrade will bring and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works through this transition.
Thank you for trusting Cresco Family Pharmacies!

05/28/2026

✨ Safe, Stylish, & Medical-Grade ✨
Ready to sparkle? 💎
Regional Health Services of Howard County now offers Medical Ear Piercing—a safe, professional alternative you can trust.
✔️ Performed by trained healthcare professionals
✔️ Sterile, medical-grade equipment
✔️ Perfect for all ages
Skip the mall, save some gas—choose care, comfort, and confidence. 💙

📞 Schedule your appointment and shine with peace of mind!

To schedule an appointment, call 563-547-2022
Or go to https://rhshc.com/services/medical-ear-piercing/ to learn more!

05/26/2026

IT'S A BOY!

Congratulations to Madeline Geerts and Andrew Hovey of Saude, IA, on the birth of their son, Wesley Alan Hovey! Wesley was born on May 15th at 10:11 AM, weighing 8 lbs., 7oz, and 20 inches long. Delivered by Steph Riley- CNM, Dr. Burckart, and Nurses Olivia and Lisa.

His grandparents are Morgan Miller of Osage, Brian Geerts of New Hampton, and Dolly Hovey of Lime Springs.
Congratulations to all and THANK YOU for choosing RHSHC for your special delivery!