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About OCAHS

Our Mission

Orange City Area Health System exists to serve the health and well-being of the area.

Orange City Area Health System is a comprehensive healthcare provider that comprises three family medicine clinics, a walk-in clinic, an emergency room, a sports medicine clinic, a behavioral health clinic, an award-winning hospital, a birth center, a surgical center, radiology and laboratory services, occupational health services, specialty outreach services, physical and occupational therapy, home health and hospice, a retirement community, and a senior care center. The healthcare system is located on a 37-acre campus that includes a pond with a fountain, a healing garden, and a field of prairie grasses and wildflowers, adjacent to the PuddleJumper Trail. The healthcare provider has received numerous accolades, such as the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence in Patient Experience award, being named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, and being recognized as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “62 Critical Access Hospitals to Know” in the U.S. The healthcare provider is also a National Organization of State Office of Rural Health’s top performer in Patient Satisfaction, a CMS five-star hospital for patient experience, and a Women’s Choice Award recipient for Outstanding Patient Experience for nine consecutive years.

Contact Information:

Orange City Area Health System
1000 Lincoln Circle SE
Orange City, IA 51041

P: (712) 737-2000

Obstetrics Award

Orange City Area Health System has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals in two categories: Obstetrics and Patient Experience.

The Obstetrics award signifies that Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) is in the top 13% of 4,675 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics and birth care services. In fact, OCAHS ranked within the top 1% among these hospitals this year. The Women’s Choice Award educates all women on where to receive the best care and focuses its research on hospitals that provide the highest quality patient experience, especially important for potential labor complications.

“Having a baby is one of the most precious times in a woman’s life,” said Delia Passi founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “New moms have many choices to make when it comes to having their baby, and choosing where to deliver the baby is right up there with choosing the best doctor. We’ve made it easy for her to identify the best hospitals that are proven to deliver an outstanding birthing experience.”

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Patient Experience Award

Patient Experience Award

The Patient Experience award signifies that OCAHS has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size based on number of beds. In fact, OCAHS achieved a national rank of Number 4 of 957 hospitals in their category this year. This is the eleventh year in a row that Orange City Area Health System earned the Patient Experience award.

“Patients today are more involved in their care and demand a greater experience throughout their entire journey of care putting more pressure on healthcare providers to find ways to become more patient centered to meet these demands,” according to Women’s Choice. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, good patient experience positively correlates to disease management, adherence to treatment plans, and health outcomes.

“Both of these awards are a testament to the skill and compassion of our staff,” remarked Marty Guthmiller, CEO of Orange City Area Health System. “When combined with the healing environment and latest technology, outstanding care is the result – as confirmed by these recognitions.”

"Wholistic" Healing

The Orange City Area Health System has been designed with a focus on providing a holistic healing experience. Our main campus and senior care campus are equipped with natural elements such as water features, stone, and ample natural light, creating a serene environment. Additionally, we prioritize privacy for our patients, providing an extra layer of comfort and assurance.

In our efforts to provide comprehensive care, we have integrated behavioral health services with family medicine. Our Behavioral Health Clinic is co-located within the Orange City Family Practice Clinic, with both family medicine and behavioral health providers working together to meet the needs of each patient. This collaborative approach ensures that every aspect of a patient's health is addressed and treated effectively.

Community Health Needs Assessment

At Orange City Area Health System, our medical providers work closely with care teams to continuously strive to improve population health – and your personal wellness. That means focusing on disease prevention as well as improved patient access to diagnostic and therapeutic services. Through conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), we are better able to understand the specific health needs of the communities we serve.

The Orange City Area Health System Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy can be downloaded here:

Community Health Needs Assessment 2022

Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Plan 2022

Community Health Needs Assessment 2019

If you have any questions or need of further information please contact Katie Folkerts, Quality Manager, at:

(712) 737-5225

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