Latest News - 2020 Archive

Today on Giving Tuesday, we come together with the Van Diest Medical Center Foundation to celebrate our healthcare heroes. Every gift makes a difference and not only supports your local healthcare heroes, but proceeds from this year’s campaign will also go toward the purchase of enhanced 911 software. Join us...

In partnership with Central Iowa Community Services and the Mental Health Learning Community of Hamilton County, VDMC offers a series of videos to help those dealing with mental health issues.

Click here to view updated guidelines for visitation with non-COVID-19 patients.

Join us for this SPOOKTACULAR drive-thru community trick-or-treat event!

Join us for the 5th Annual VDMC Foundation Golf Outing! All proceeds to benefit the VDMC Emergency Department.

Talk to a physical or occupational therapist about any joint or muscle pain you're experiencing during your FREE 30-minute examination on August 25th!

The Van Diest Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary recently awarded two $1,000.00 scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in the area of healthcare. 

MercyOne Fort Dodge Family Medicine will become a part of Van Diest Medical Center, an affiliate of MercyOne, as a satellite clinic, effective July 1, 2020.  

With additional screening and safety protocols in place, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has utilized a phased-in approach to resuming elective surgeries and procedures.

Work, paying bills, cleaning, cooking, shopping, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking care of children are just some of the things millions of Americans do each day and it is easy to be overwhelmed. It can feel impossible to get everything done, let alone take care of yourself –especially if you’re already struggling with a mental health concern like depression or anxiety. By creating routines, we organize our days in such a way that taking care of tasks and ourselves becomes a pattern that makes it easier to get things done without having to think hard about them.