Hancock County Memorial Hospital

Name :

Hancock County Memorial Hospital

Address  :

532 1st St NW

Town  :

Britt

State  :

Iowa

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

50423

Phone  :

641 843 5000

Fax  :

641 843 5100

Web URL  :


Description

Hancock County Memorial HospitalHancock County Health Services is a county owned taxsupported health services facility The organization governed by its Board of Trustees also has a management services contract and a PhysicianHospital Organization Hancock County Health Services contract with Mercy Health NetworkNorth Iowa of Mason City Iowa The 25bed critical access hospital is located in Britt Iowa Primary care clinics are located in Britt Garner Kanawha and Wesley Iowa to provide high quality care in a rural setting

Hancock County Memorial Hospital was opened in 1953 The HillBurton Act passed by Congress to assist communities in building hospitals made the hospital possible In 1974 a new outpatient wing was built on the southeast end of the hospital and in 1981 remodeling to the patient care areas was accomplished In March 1984 a new clinic building was added to the east end of the building to accommodate six physician office suites

A major fund drive for an expansion and renovation of the main facility was completed in 1997 The 39 million project added another 28000 square feet to the hospital and many major improvements The improved facility brought a new dimension to the services provided to the county and the surrounding service area

A fund drive initiated in 2001 by the Hancock County Memorial Hospital Foundation remodeled and updated the present nurses station and patient care beds on the second floor of the hospital including the outdated HVAC system

HCMH is continuously looking for opportunities to create an environment that is more comfortable and convenient for those seeking care and at the same time better equipped for those providing care giving the residents of Hancock County a facility that will provide the best possible care for the future

The HCMH Board of Trustees has approved a three phase renovation plan that will update and enhance services provided in the Emergency Department the Britt Medical Clinic and the hospital maintenance area These renovations are scheduled to begin SummerFall 2007 Once construction begins total time to completion of this three phase project has been estimated anywhere from 12 to 18 months

Mission Vision and Values
Your HealthOur CareA Lasting Partnership

MISSION
To work together collaboratively to maintain and improve the health and well being of the families and communities we serve

VISION
Your HealthOur CareA Lasting Partnership

VALUES
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Service
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