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LIVING
HERE

HEALTHCARE

HEALTHCARE

North Iowa residents enjoy the technology, services, and Medical specialists in private clinics treat patients of all ages.
resources of a major modern medical center within a family The area’s largest, Mason City Clinic, is located on Mercy’s
atmosphere of a hometown healthcare center. The area’s East Campus and is managed by the basic tenet that specialists
largest healthcare service, Mercy Medical Center – North working together in the same organization can provide
Iowa, is consistently recognized on both a state and national patient-centered services in one convenient location.
level for excellence in care. The Mason City hospital referral
region ranks 24th out of 306 health markets in the United In addition, physicians travel to rural communities throughout
States, according to the Commonwealth Fund, which does the 14-county area, providing more than 100 specialty clinics,
scorecards for health care performance. The area is extremely and ensuring rural residents receive needed specialty care
privileged to have a health care organization with this size, close to home.
stature and breadth of medical specialties and capabilities.
Healthcare does not end with a visit to the family doctor
As one of the region’s largest employers, Mercy played a in North Iowa. Chiropractors, optometrists, dentists and
leadership role in Mason City’s quest to become a Certified therapists are readily available. You can find a comprehensive
Blue Zones Project Community. Our health care professionals list of providers at www.masoncityia.com.
understand the importance of total well-being to overall
health.

Local specialists in cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery,
thoracic and vascular surgery, urology, dermatology,
orthopedics, neurology, oncology,
dialysis, and many other fields
supplement a strong network
of family physicians, internists,
obstetrics/gynecology specialists,
and pediatricians.

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