Washington County Hospital, over at 400 E Polk St in Washington, Iowa, has a lot going on for people who need different types of care, and some folks find comfort in the way their nurses and doctors really take time to listen and explain things, since many patients say the staff communicates well and they've always understood what to do when they leave the hospital, which is a good thing, honestly. Rooms and bathrooms get kept clean, and people say it stays quiet at night which can help you get rest-things like that matter when you're not feeling your best. There're many specific surgeries offered, like back and neck surgery (but not spinal fusion), bariatric surgery, carotid surgery, and both knee and hip replacements on an outpatient basis, plus Mohs surgery for those needing skin cancer care.
There's a wide range of health services here-places like the Carver College of Medicine and the Cancer Center, so folks get everything from pediatric care up to adult care and even cancer support groups that help folks talk through chemotherapy and medication questions. Specialty departments cover a lot too: they've got family medicine, dermatology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, psychiatry, rheumatology, nephrology, and a good number of others, along with all the general stuff like emergency, inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, rehabilitation, and wellness programs. Labs can do X-rays, mammograms, CT scans, and MRIs, and for people dealing with diabetes, they offer education and nutrition info.
Clinics like the McCreedy Medical Clinic, Ken and Rosemary Hanson Specialty Clinic and Rehab Services, Family Medicine Clinic, along with Columbus Junction Clinic, Beans Pharmacy, Kalona and Mediapolis Clinics, kind of make it easy for people from the area to get what they need. There's also a mental health program, neurology, pulmonology, wound care, and pharmacy services both regular and clinical. If you're needing help at home, they also have home sleep studies and case management, and those who want bone or body fat checked can use their new DEXA machine. Staff here include doctors like Dr. Ernest Ajax, Dr. Andrew Ashby, Dr. Ayoub Ayoub, and several more, and the teams handle physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and all sorts of rehab right in house.
Patient ratings have come in 9% higher than the national average, with 86% giving a top score, and the surveys point out people generally have a better experience than average-about 78% on the experience ratings, which is a bit above standard too. They've got a safety record that tracks falls, infections, and make sure no foreign objects get left behind in surgery, with no flagged incidents there, and their clinical care includes lots of regular checks and ratings for heart care, respiratory help, pneumonia, and orthopedic procedures.
They also keep info and referrals online, so people can look up nutrition, wellness, and prevention tips, and the community outreach program means people can find help in staying healthy before there's even a need for a hospital stay. Departments here run a bit of everything-with specialized surgery, cardiac care, radiology, birth care, and more, people at Washington County Hospital get care that covers a lot of ground under one roof.
