Morrison Community Hospital

08/25/2026

A Legacy of Generosity and Caring

Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime family physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde.

We were proud to dedicate our new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde’s honor—a fitting tribute to a physician who cared for generations of families in our community. Dr. Vandermyde not only delivered many of the patients who now receive care at the Family Care Clinic, but he also generously donated a substantial portion of his estate to help make this clinic a reality.

We were honored to welcome members of Dr. Vandermyde’s family for the dedication. Pictured are Michael (husband of Rachel), Mark and Debbie's daughter, Rachel; Rachel's mother and Mark's wife, Debbie; oldest son Mark, youngest son Scott and second oldest Bill. Son Steve, who was attending his son’s wedding, was unable to attend.

Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister accepted the generous donation on behalf of the hospital and joined Mark, Bill and Scott in honoring Dr. Vandermyde’s remarkable legacy.

We are incredibly grateful to the entire Vandermyde family for their generosity and for helping ensure that Dr. Vandermyde’s commitment to caring for our community will continue for generations to come.

On behalf of the staff of Morrison Community Hospital and the many patients whose lives Dr. Vandermyde touched—thank you.

His legacy lives on in the care provided every day at the Morrison Community Hospital Family Care Clinic.

08/21/2026

City of Morrison Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs proudly announces the donation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Morrison Sports Complex.

The AED will be placed in the main concession building, providing quick access to lifesaving equipment for athletes, families, coaches, staff, and visitors.

With the Morrison Sports Complex hosting numerous sporting events and community activities throughout the year, having an AED readily available will help strengthen the complex’s emergency preparedness and provide an important resource in the event of a cardiac emergency.

“Community safety is a shared responsibility, and we are pleased to support the Morrison Sports Complex with this AED,” said Pam Pfister, Chief Executive Officer of Morrison Community Hospital. “Having an AED nearby can make a critical difference when every second matters. We are proud to invest in the health and safety of our community.”

Together with the Morrison Community Hospital, the City of Morrison is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the Morrison community through quality healthcare, community partnerships, public safety services and initiatives that promote safety and wellness.

Pictured here are (l-r) Mick Welding, Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director, City of Morrison Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs and Pam Pfister, Morrison Community Hospital CEO

08/21/2026

We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Pothula to our Cardiology Department. He is accepting new patients. Please call 815-772-5511 to schedule an appointment today!

08/18/2026

Truly a miracle outcome. We are so proud of our EMS team and all those people who jumped into action to save this little boys life! Amazing!

As a follow up to the post we shared on August 14th, we have the heartwarming pleasure of sharing Cal's first day of preschool photo! We wanted to take a moment to thank those first responders that were also integral in getting this amazing little boy to the definitive care he needed right away.

Shout out to Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Morrison Police Department, Morrison Fire Department and EMS, and ISP for all of the great work!!

08/11/2026

We would like to welcome 4 new employees to the MCH family! Pictured left-right:

Ruby - M/S CNA
Cathy - Cardiology/Pulmonology RN
Chrissy - Float CMA
Danielle - Receptionist

07/31/2026

Abdul F**d, MD, FAAOS and Brad Harper, OTR/L Now Seeing Patients at Their New Bettendorf Location

Patients seeking expert orthopaedic care and rehabilitation services now have a new, convenient location in the Quad Cities.

Abdul F**d, MD, FAAOS, Board-Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Brad Harper, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, are now welcoming patients at their new Bettendorf office. They are joined by Logan Frame, PT, DPT, MS, Physical Therapist, and Caroline Setzer, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant, who provide comprehensive physical therapy services.

Abdul F**d, MD, FAAOS specializes in shoulders, knees, sports medicine and the treatment of orthopaedic injuries. Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic joint pain, or working toward a return to sports or daily activities, patients receive comprehensive, individualized care tailored to their needs.

Working alongside Dr. F**d, Brad Harper, OTR/L provides personalized occupational therapy focused on restoring strength, improving function, and helping patients safely return to the activities that matter most. Together with the physical therapy team, patients have access to coordinated rehabilitation services designed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Logan Frame, PT, DPT, MS specializes in sports rehabilitation and brings a unique background as a strength coach and personal fitness trainer.

Caroline Setzer, PTA, is a Certified Personal Trainer with specialized experience in senior fitness, helping patients improve strength, mobility, and overall function.

New Bettendorf Location:
2316 56th Avenue West
Bettendorf, IA
Fax number 815-772-5528

Office Hours:

Brad Harper, OTR/L
Monday–Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Abdul F**d, MD, FAAOS
Thursdays
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

To Make an appointment with Brad or Dr. F**d call 815-772-5505

Logan Frame, PT, DPT, MS and Caroline Setzer, PTA hours are Monday-Friday by appointment. To make an appointment with Logan or Caroline, call 815-772-5537

The new Bettendorf office offers convenient access to high-quality orthopaedic care and rehabilitation in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. We look forward to serving both new and returning patients at our new location. A temporary sign will help direct patients to the Bettendorf office (pictured).

Find us on Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=2316+56th+Avenue+West,+Bettendorf,+IA+52722

07/31/2026

Morrison Community Hospital welcomed an estimated 300 community members on Sunday, July 19, to celebrate the completion of its newly expanded Family Care Clinic during a special Open House. Guests toured the state-of-the-art addition, met clinic staff, and learned more about the hospital's continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare in the region.

The Family Care Clinic expansion represents a significant investment in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the community. The project includes 22 new exam rooms, expanded nurse stations, additional physician offices, and a spacious new waiting room designed to improve patient comfort and efficiency. The expansion also features a dedicated procedure room that provides space for services such as sutures, biopsies, and injections.

Visitors had the opportunity to explore the new facility while enjoying refreshments and speaking with providers and staff about the services available through the clinic.

"Our community has always been at the heart of everything we do," said Mick Welding, Marketing Director. "Seeing more than 300 people attend the Open House was a wonderful reminder of the support we receive and the trust our patients place in us. We are excited to continue growing to meet the healthcare needs of our region."

The Family Care Clinic currently serves approximately 5,000 patients each month and is staffed by 82 employees, including six primary care providers and 28 specialty providers. The expansion will allow the clinic to continue providing timely, convenient access to both primary and specialty care as patient demand continues to grow.

The July Open House also offered a glimpse into the hospital's future. Construction is already underway on the next phase of Morrison Community Hospital's campus expansion, which includes two additional operating rooms, two new procedure rooms, an infusion room, a larger conference room, and an expanded rehabilitation services area. This phase is expected to be completed by June 2027.

Located at 303 N. Jackson Street in Morrison, Morrison Community Hospital provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including emergency care, radiology, laboratory services, inpatient medical and surgical care, rural health clinics offering primary and urgent care, specialty physician services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, diabetes education, skin care, and wound care.

Hospital leaders expressed their appreciation to everyone who attended the Open House and to the staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped make the event a success.

The celebration marked not only the completion of a beautiful new facility, but also Morrison Community Hospital's continued investment in providing exceptional, accessible healthcare for the communities it proudly serves.

Pictured here are board members Amanda Cook (l) and Barb Kophamer (r) showing a design of the new 3rd floor scheduled for completion in July 2027.

07/29/2026

Need to see a psychiatric provider? We’re here to help.

At Morrison Community Hospital , we can typically schedule new psychiatry patients within one week of their request—so you can get the care you need without a long wait.

No referral is required to schedule an appointment.

If you're transferring care from another provider, we'll work with you to make the transition as smooth as possible. Please note that appointment timing may depend on how quickly your current provider sends your medical records.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 815-772-5567. We're here to support your mental health journey.

07/21/2026

Please note the Morrison Family Care Clinic providers are currently offering sports and/or school physicals. Call 815-648-0056 to make an appointment.

07/20/2026

The Morrison Community Hospital would like to welcome the following employees to our family. Pictured left to right are: Cooper- Dietary department, Brandon-Dietary Department, David- EMS Director, MacKenzie- Surgery, Heather-Surgery, Carlee- Medical/Surgical and Caitlin- Dietary Department. Welcome aboard!