Diabetes Care at Jefferson County Health Center
Diabetes Education • Ottumwa, IA • Since 1912
About
Summary: - Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) is expanding primary care services with a new JCHC Clinic in Ottumwa, opening in 2026. This expansion aims to improve access to care close to home for Ottumwa residents. - The organization is actively seeking team members for the Ottumwa clinic and is promoting a community open house event to introduce the new facility. - While the highlights emphasize general primary care expansion rather than a detailed diabetes program, the Ottumwa clinic is positioned to provide diabetes care as part of their primary care services once fully operational. If you’re specifically seeking diabetes care details at the Ottumwa location (e.g., diabetes education, endocrinology referrals, management programs), please confirm, and I can extract or tailor the search to find explicit diabetes-focused services or point you to the appropriate departments once more information is available.
Clinic Type
Diabetes Education
Address
Conference Room C (use the McCreery Cancer Center entrance)
Phone
641-472-4156
amartin@jchc.org
Opening Hours
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FAQs
What is the schedule for the Diabetes Group Education Classes?
The group education class is held every other month in Conference Room C from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Where are the classes held?
Conference Room C (use the McCreery Cancer Center entrance)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report: 4 out of 5 stars (overall patient experience score)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 5-star ratings in Nursing Communication and Environmental Cleanliness (Based on CMS HCAHPS survey data)
Patients praise
- Highly rated nursing communication and facility cleanliness (5-star CMS ratings)
- Personalized, certified diabetes care and education programs
- Strong community reputation with many patients willing to recommend the facility
- Comprehensive support services for chronic disease management
Common complaints
- Inconsistent communication from some staff members
- Occasional delays in ER response times or perceived lack of urgency for non-life-threatening conditions
- Isolated reports of dissatisfaction with billing and care management processes
"We are incredibly proud of our staff for achieving these 5-star ratings... These recognitions reflect the compassion, teamwork, and dedication our employees bring to patient care every single day."
— Jacque Bookin-Nosbisch, Chief Nursing Officer at JCHC"I'm sure there's some great providers here. Unfortunately, I've yet to have any positive experience setting up an appointment at the clinic..."
— Anonymous patient review from a-better-place.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jefferson County Health Center welcomes Amy Martin, expands Comprehensive Diabetes Care Services | Southeast Iowa Union — Aug 19, 2025
- Jefferson County Health Center adds three providers | Local News | ottumwacourier.com — May 20, 2026
- JCHC welcomes three new providers to expand access to care | Fairfield News | southeastiowaunion.com — May 26, 2026
- Jefferson County Health Center opens Ottumwa clinic — Apr 15, 2026
- Jefferson County Health Center Welcomes Three New Providers - Ottumwa Radio — May 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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