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Rural Health Care Careers: MECO Program Success Story
Rural health care careers often start with a personal connection, and for Alec Marticoff, the decision to pursue medicine started at home. Growing up in Readlyn, Iowa, Alec saw compassionate health care’s impact when his sister Brandi was diagnosed with Type 1... Read More
WHC Welcomes Dr. Sean Westendorf to Christophel Clinic
For Dr. Sean Westendorf, Christophel Clinic is more than just where he works—it’s the place where he helps patients live healthier, fuller lives. His calling to medicine began early, inspired by his mother, a lifelong nurse, and strengthened through experiences in... Read More
In Good Hands from the Start
A Complicated Pregnancy Begins For New Hampton residents, Liz and Andrew Zweibohmer, the journey to bringing baby Max home was anything but ordinary. What started as a high-risk pregnancy became a powerful story of resilience. Liz’s pregnancy took a turn at just 19... Read More
Quick Care, Brings Quick Relief
A Rough Start to the Morning When 8-year-old Saylor of Denver woke up with red, itchy eyes, her dad, Zach, thought it might just be allergies. But as the morning went on, her eyes became more irritated—watery, uncomfortable, and clearly not improving. Worried it could... Read More
A Close Call with Anhydrous Ammonia
A Routine Task Turns DangerousIt was a typical day at work for Chad Wood at the Farmers Co-Op in Shell Rock—until a maintenance task took a terrifying turn. While working with anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous chemical commonly used in farming, Chad was suddenly exposed... Read More
Waverly Health Center Names May/June Spotlight on Values Award Winners and Second Quarter Provider Winner!
Nine members of the Waverly Health Center (WHC) team have been named May/June Spotlight on Values award winners. Nominated by co-workers, patients and members of the community, these individuals are examples of WHC’s values in action. Kim Wiebke, Greene, Christophel... Read More
Frank Haaland’s Resilient Recovery: A Hospital Volunteer’s Story
It started as a normal Wednesday for Frank Haaland of Waverly, who was out mowing his yard when a low-hanging tree limb caught him by surprise. His finger was crushed between the limb and the steering wheel of his mower. True to his determined nature, Frank wrapped it... Read More
Walk-In Clinic Helps Siblings Heal: Convenient Care at WHC
Twelve-year-old Paisley, of Aplington, was playing basketball at school on a Friday when she fell and landed on her wrist. She immediately felt a sharp pain but was able to finish her day at school. By Saturday morning, the pain had not improved. Paisley’s mom,... Read More