Pella Regional Health Center, which some folks used to call Pella Community Hospital when it opened in 1960, is a private, nonprofit hospital that's been around for a long time, and it sits right in Pella, Iowa, where they try to be ready to help people any time of day or night with their 24-hour emergency care. The hospital is a critical access hospital, which means it serves people across the region, and they're accredited by the Joint Commission, so you know they meet certain healthcare standards. They do a whole lot here, whether you need something simple like a checkup at one of their walk-in clinics in Pella, Knoxville, or Ottumwa, or something more serious like cancer care at the South Central Iowa Radiation Center, which they team up with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics to run, and you can even get breast care, genetic testing and counseling, or treatment for sleep disorders right in the area without traveling far.
They've got specialty clinics if your medical needs are a little more complicated, and their therapy and rehabilitation services help folks get back on their feet, whether you've had surgery, a heart problem, or pulmonary trouble; you'll also find cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs there. You'll see lots of different care types here, like pain management, wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infusion therapy, and dialysis, and if you're facing something tough, like cancer or the end of life, they offer cancer treatment, palliative care, hospice, and home health services, including the Hospice of Pella. They also have a Family Birthing Center for families welcoming new babies, and you can get care for allergies, diabetes, dermatology concerns, kidney issues with nephrology, or even talk to ENT, podiatry, rheumatology, urology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery specialists, and they even have services for those needing help with speech, occupational, or physical therapy.
Pella Regional Health Center makes it easy for patients to manage their medical information with an online patient portal, and they have medical records staff to help out with anything you need, and there is a retail pharmacy right on the Square so people can pick up prescriptions. Folks in nearby towns aren't left out, since Pella Regional runs medical clinics in places like Knoxville, Monroe, Sully, Bussey, and Ottumwa, and there's an occupational health clinic in Newton too, so care is pretty close for a lot of people in this part of Iowa. They deal with all sorts of emergencies and urgent care, run laboratory and medical imaging services, and offer things folks don't always think about, like genetic testing, audiology services, nutrition support, pain care, respiratory and sleep help, and counseling for tough health decisions.
If someone's dealing with injury or surgery, the orthopedics team helps with bones and joints, and there's also inpatient care for those who need to stay overnight, plus outpatient services that cover everything from routine wound care to long-term care. The staff includes general surgeons, gynecologists, internal medicine providers, and family practice doctors, and they partner with The Iowa Clinic for some shared services. The people at Pella Regional Health Center see patients any day of the year, and while they offer lots of high-tech services, you'll find regular services like primary care, pharmacy, rehab, and clinics in several communities, so you don't have to go far to get taken care of.
