Diabetes - Pella Regional Health Center
Diabetes Education • Ottumwa, IA • Since 1960
About
Summary: Pella Regional Health Center is a nonprofit, critical access hospital in central Iowa with clinics in multiple communities, including Ottumwa. It offers comprehensive services that support diabetes care, such as diabetes education and general medical care through internal medicine and family practice providers. The Ottumwa location provides outpatient and inpatient services, and PRHC supports diabetes management within its broader offerings (cardiac & pulmonary rehab, endocrinology referrals as applicable). For diabetes-specific care or programs in Ottumwa, contact PRHC Ottumwa or check their Ottumwa clinic page for diabetes education, monitoring, and related services.
Clinic Type
Diabetes Education (multi-location group)
Address
1208 N. Lincoln, Knoxville, IA 50138; 920 N. Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501; 405 Monroe, Pella, IA 50219
Phone
641.621.2200
LCSN@pellahealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What topics are covered in the diabetes education classes?
Diabetes education classes include information on topics such as how to manage diabetes and make lifestyle changes; coordinated with a diabetes education program certified by ADA and IDPH.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 1.0 (based on 1 rating) (1)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and thorough medical care from doctors and nursing staff
- Strong focus on personalized diabetes management and patient education
- Efficient and useful patient portal for communication and scheduling
- Responsive to patient needs and quick to address concerns
- Friendly, welcoming atmosphere among the majority of the staff
Common complaints
- Mixed feedback regarding reception staff at the clinic, with some reports of less friendly service compared to other staff members
"Personable, knowledgeable and put me at ease right away. He had never seen me before and I had several issues. He took time with me, asked questions and set out plans for all my issues. I recommend him to any and all."
— Patient review of Dr. Strong"The team at Pella Regional is phenomenal... They answer my questions quickly and involve me in every decision about my care. Molly's positivity keeps me motivated."
— Patient testimonial regarding diabetes careSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pella Regional Health Center — Jul 9, 2026
- Kimberly S. Funston, PA - Physician Assistant in Pella, IA — May 14, 2026
- Marsha K. Collins, PA - Physician Assistant in Pella, IA — May 14, 2026
- Amanda Phillips PA-C - Pella Regional Health Center — Oct 1, 2025
- Victoria Morris, FNP - Pella Regional Health Center — Oct 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More diabetes education clinics in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) is a long-standing, full-service hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa (founded 1892) serving Southeast Iowa. It provides a broad range of services including emergency and critical care, medical/surgical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and specialty areas such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, wound care, sleep lab, and pain management. ORHC emphasizes a collaborative, board-certified medical staff delivering family medicine, internal medicine, and various specialties with a patient-centered approach. The center operates as a regional health system, employing about 98 staff and generating roughly $27 million in annual revenue. User-specific note: - If you’re specifically looking for Diabetes Care & Education at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, this summary doesn’t provide explicit details on its diabetes education program. The center’s broad spectrum of services and specialties suggests potential diabetes-related care within internal medicine, endocrinology, or inpatient/outpatient education programs, but refer to ORHC’s diabetes education offerings or contact the hospital directly for precise programs, classes, and scheduling.
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.
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