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nomic sink in the sterile pro- cessing department, and a Ce- pheid PCR testing instrument and automated blood bank sys- tem in the laboratory. A new X-ray room was add- ed to the radiology department, and rooms on the medical-sur- gical fl oor now have large elec- tronic, interactive patient com- munication boards. FCMC also increased the number of physicians and ad- vanced practice providers in the last year, it reported. Dr. Janean Wedeking, DO, IBCLC, NABBLM-C, who specializes in family medicine and obstetrics, joined the staff in June. Jessica Throndson, LMHC, joined the rural health clinic as a licensed mental health coun- selor. Jodi Bangasser, AGNP (adult geriatric nurse practi- tioner) started in October with what she said is a passion for serving senior adults. Joelle Zeien, ARNP is the newest provider to FCMC, be- ginning her tenure in February 2025. FCMC employs approxi- mately 275 team members from the local area, the Medical Center said. “Each of these team mem- bers plays a vital role in FC- MC’s mission to deliver ex- ceptional, personalized health care with compassion to every patient, every time,” it said. In 2024: • 125 babies were born in the birth center. • 1,387 patients had a surgi- cal procedure. • The emergency department recorded 4,957 visits. • There were 29,197 visits to the rural health clinic. FCMC staff were also in- volved in community activities. They walked in the July 4th parade, as well as the Home- coming parade in October, and sponsored Party in the Park. FCMC enrolled two team members in the 2024-2025 Leadership Development Pro- gram through the Chamber of Commerce. After receiving
the honor of winning “Best Overall” at SpookWalk, FCMC became one of the sponsors for the Avalon Center’s annual Turkey Trot. FCMC hosted its fi rst-ever black-tie fundraising gala to celebrate its 60th anniversa- ry on Feb. 21. More than 200 community members attended and more than 30 local busi- nesses participated as corpo- rate sponsors, prize donors or vendors. The initial estimate shows the effort raised about $40,000 that FCMC will use for future expansion of services or equip- ment needs, the Medical Center said. “Residents of Charles City and surrounding communi- ties are witnessing and living through an exciting time in FCMC’s history,” the Medical Center said in a news state- ment. “The future of this crit- ical access hospital and rural health clinic is bright and full of anticipation.”
hip replacement, an alternative technique that is gaining pop- ularity because of its shorter recovery time and decreased risk of dislocation, among other bene fi ts,” the Medical Center said. “Dr. Clark is currently the only surgeon in northeast Iowa us- ing the Mako Stryker Robot for the direct anterior approach,” it said. As of late February, Clark has performed nearly 30 surgi- cal procedures at FCMC. “I have been thrilled to start the new orthopedics program at Floyd County Medical Center, advancing care and innovation in orthopedics,” Clark said. FCMC has also expanded its pain management clinic with April Cook, DNAP, CRNA, NSPM-C, offering non-inva- sive treatments for conditions like chronic arthritis, spinal ste- nosis or migraines. The new suboxone clinic to treat opioid addiction also opened in February, operating within the outpatient specialty clinic. The program is a part- nership among FCMC, Floyd County and Mason City Clinic and is funded by Floyd Coun- ty’s opioid lawsuit settlement funds. Rogerio Ramos, MD, a board-certi fi ed psychiatrist spe- cializing in addiction medicine from Mason City Clinic, holds weekly telehealth clinics and leads monthly opioid meetings at FCMC. “FCMC is excited to expand addiction services in Floyd County,” said Jon Perin, chief ambulatory of fi cer at FCMC. “There is a signi fi cant need in our community for comprehen- sive substance abuse therapy. We look forward to partnering with Floyd County and Dr. Ra- mos to provide these vital ser- vices to our patients.” FCMC also acquired new equipment such as emergency room stretchers, a taller ergo-
Submitted photo Floyd County Medical Center staff were involved in several community events during the past year, including sponsoring a booth at the annual SpookWalk and coming away with the “Best Overall” prize.
Submitted photo A canopy over the Emergency Room entrance was one of three canopies added in the past year to help shield patients, visitors and staff from inclement weather.
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