Madison County Health Care System is pleased to welcome Sara Zelinskas, DPM, ABFAS, as their new Podiatric Physician & Surgeon. Dr. Sara Zelinskas will begin seeing patients on Wednesday, October 5th in the Health Trust Physicians Clinic. Dr. Sara Zelinskas earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Iowa State University and her Doctor of Podiatric … Read more
Most kids (and parents) are eager to get back to school and start fall sports. They get excited about shopping for new clothes and school supplies. But preparing for the new school year is about more than just new clothes and gear. Your child also needs a well-child exam to ensure a successful year ahead! … Read more
Madison County Health Care System (MCHCS) is urging area residents to be cautious about solicitation calls or emails related to health insurance during the open enrollment period. They also warn against shopping for health insurance online on websites that are not legitimate sources. Consumers who need health insurance are encouraged to work with a licensed … Read more
Holidays are typically joyful – full of life, lights and celebrations with those we love. But behind the glitter and gifts, many people tend to experience stress, anxiety and depression during this time of year. Fear and anxiety that surrounds the COVID-19 outbreak is only adding to mental health conditions, ultimately leading to higher than … Read more
Bomgaars will be hosting Ladies’ Night on Sunday, October 24, between 5 – 8 p.m. This night of festive shopping will feature gift card giveaways, refreshments and 20% off regular priced merchandise. Five percent of the night’s proceeds will be donated to Madison County Health Care System for preventative cancer screenings, equipment or other needs … Read more
September 30th | October 6th & 7th There is no appointment necessary for this event. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) recommends people 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus. The drive-through flu shot clinic will be set up in the south round-about … Read more
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Madison County Health Care System’s Senior Life Solutions Program is working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the … Read more
As Madison County students prepare to head back to school, we want to be sure all students have plenty of time to receive their required vaccinations. To beat the back-to-school rush, call and schedule a wellness exam and immunization appointment at Health Trust Physicians Clinic (515) 462-2950, or Earlham Medical Clinic (515) 758-2907. When children … Read more
Over the last year, new Medicare cards have been sent out. These new cards now have a unique ID consisting of random numbers instead of Social Security Numbers. As a result, there has been a rise in scams as scammers try to steal these new numbers. In addition, Medicare scams increase during open enrollment which … Read more
Madison County Health Care System recently received a generous donation to help support the women’s health care initiative at Health Trust Physicians Clinic. Hal Chase made this donation in honor of his late wife, Avril Laughlin Chase. Avril, a beautiful and caring soul, always wore a smile wherever she went. She was very involved in … Read more