Advance Directives
Most of us do not want to think about end-of-life decisions...but what you need to remember is that you are...taking the burden off their shoulders, so they are not wrestling with "I wish I knew what she wanted" when you are no longer able to directly tell them.

More rigorous testing of commercial radon detectors needed Depending on environmental conditions, commercially available radon detectors can vary substantially in their accuracy and precision,

Smokefree Air Act draft rules now available- The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released draft administrative rules that accompany the Smokefree Air Act. The Act, which goes into effect July 1...

Pella Regional's Calendar of July classes

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Increases Services at Pella Regional - Five additional physicians will be joining Dr. Dan Vande Lune at the Iowa Orthopaedic Center

Expanded Services for Diabetes Care in Pella and Knoxville

Protect Yourself and Others from Germs
Clean hands are your best protection against infection. Clean your hands before and after you eat or prepare food, after using the restroom or changing diapers and frequently throughout the day.

Guidelines for Visiting Family or Friends in the Hospital
The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Good Visitor
Visitors can be an important and supportive part of the healing process for many patients and family and friends are encouraged to visit patients hospitalized at Pella Regional Health Center.

DO IT - it isn't that bad...
Early Detection is the Key to Fighting Colorectal Cancer
More than 1/3 of deaths could be avoided if people over 50 were screened regularly. Colorectal screening tests save lives. Starting at age 50, men and women should get screened. These tests not only detect colorectal cancer early, but can even prevent colorectal cancer.