Pocahontas Community Hospital

09/22/2026

Connection supports emotional well-being throughout life. Social support may help protect against su***de by reducing isolation and strengthening a person’s sense of belonging, value and resilience during difficult times.

Changes in health, mobility, hearing, vision, relationships and daily routines can make it harder for some older adults to maintain regular social contact. Consistent, thoughtful outreach can help them remain involved in family and community life.

Consider one way to connect this week:

• Call an older relative, friend or neighbor.
• Share a meal or cup of coffee.
• Offer transportation to an appointment or activity.
• Extend an invitation to a community event.
• Help someone find a senior center, volunteer opportunity, faith community or support group.

This Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, choose one person and make a plan to stay connected.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24/7.

Pocahontas Community Hospitals Senior Life Solutions provides support for older adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. If someone you know is struggling, reaching out can make a difference.

📞 Call (712) 335-5208 or visit www.pocahontashospital.org/clinics-services/senior-life-solutions to learn more.

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09/21/2026

09/21/2026

🌟 Celebrating Advanced Practice Providers Week! 🌟

This week, we are proud to celebrate our incredible Advanced Practice Providers here at PCH! We are fortunate to have an amazing team of Nurse Practitioners and a Physician Associate caring for patients throughout our UnityPoint Clinics and Pocahontas Community Hospital.

These ladies play such an important role in the care we provide, seeing and caring for so many of our patients each and every day. Their knowledge, compassion, dedication, and commitment to providing high-quality care close to home make a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Thank you for the advanced care you provide and for being such an important part of our PCH family. We appreciate all that you do! ❤️🩺

Happy Advanced Practice Providers Week!

09/21/2026

Congrats Jenn Crimmins!

UnityPoint Health has named Jenn Crimmins to the newly created role of executive director of rural health partnerships, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. She most recently served as vice president of clinic operations for Unity...

09/18/2026

We are happy to bring our patients the specialty clinics they deserve close to home!

09/18/2026

Tonight our dietary department hosted a little grill out for our night crew! This is well deserved for the people who work the night shifts so the rest of us don’t have to! This will be a monthly event that our Dietary staff volunteered to do!

09/17/2026

Purchase your tickets here at the hospital or call any of our Foundation Board members!
Kylie Maurer, Kerrie Woodley, Connie Schactner, Janet Bellows, Sheila Akridge, Parker Aden, Dr. Victoria Eittgers