JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The surgical team at methodist jennie edmundson hospital is a highly trained group of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals who will work closely with patients and their families to plan their care and achieve the best outcomes.surgical specialties for children, adolescents and adults include the following: dental, general, gynecology, heart surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pain management, pediatric surgery, plastic/reconstructive, peripheral vascular, respiratory/pulmonary, surgical oncology, thoracic, urogynecology and urology.

Other highlights:methodist jennie edmundson hospital was awarded a four-star overall hospital quality star rating from the centers for medicare & medicaid services (cms). A total of 890 hospitals earned four-star status.jennie edmundson successfully completed a project to improve/update the emergency department space in 2022. While mostly cosmetic, the enhancements resulted in a more efficient and much improved/safer space for staff and patients.work was completed on the renovation of the behavioral health unit at jennie edmundson. The addition of an outdoor space and improvements to patient rooms and common spaces was completed in 2023.the international board of lactation consultant examiners (iblce) and international lactation consultant association (ilca) recognized jennie edmundson hospital for excellence in lactation care. The ibclc care award recognizes facilities that hire international board certified lactation consultant (ibclc) staff and provide a lactation program for breastfeeding families. Jennie edmundson was the only hospital in iowa to receive the ibclc award this year after first being honored in 2020.jennie edmundson saw increased birth numbers following the opening of the fifth floor space devoted to women's health/births. Jennie edmundson finished 2024 with over 700 births.