Respiratory Therapy is a specialized healthcare field dedicated to optimizing respiratory function and improving the overall well-being of individuals with breathing difficulties. Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in the assessment, treatment, and management of a wide range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and respiratory distress. Respiratory therapists contribute significantly to the holistic care of patients, helping them breathe easier and lead healthier lives.
Our respiratory therapists provide the following outpatient services at Mitchell County Regional Health Center:
Home Sleep Studies
Overnight Oximetry Studies
Home CPAP Management Consultations
Home Oxygen Assessments
Pulmonary Function Testing
Six Minute Walk Assessments
ZIO Cardiac Monitoring
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) “Vest” Therapy
Outpatient Pentamidine Treatments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Medication and Adjunct Therapy Evaluation and Education
All services require a provider referral. Please contact MCRHC at 641-732-6100 for more information.
We are currently accepting nominations year-round. The 2025 DAISY award will be announced during Nurses Week in early May.
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is proud to honor its outstanding nurses with the DAISY Award — an international program that celebrates skilled, compassionate nurses who provide care to patients and families every day.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at 33 of an autoimmune disease. The Barnes family was awestruck by the clinical skills and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, so they created this award to say thank-you to nurses everywhere.
DAISY Award Recipients:
NOMINATE A NURSE FOR THE 2025 DAISY AWARD
Anyone can nominate a nurse — patients, family members, visitors, physicians, staff members and volunteers — by sharing a story of the outstanding care the nurse provided.
The DAISY Award committee selects one nurse who exemplifies the following characteristics:
- Established a special connection with a patient/family
- Has significantly made a difference in the life of a patient
- Shows empathy in all situations
- Is an outstanding role model for the nursing profession
- Generates enthusiasm and energy towards meeting the challenges of nursing
- Consistently exhibits excellent interpersonal skills
- Exemplifies the essence of professional nursing in all activities
The DAISY Award recipient will be recognized at a public ceremony and will receive a DAISY Award certificate, a DAISY Award lapel pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture titled A Healer’s Touch.
To nominate a nurse, please fill out the form below.
