Introduction
As the COVID-19 situation improves in Mitchell County, our care for those who have been affected by the virus continues.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, call us at 641-732-6100 to make an appointment for an evaluation and testing. We offer COVID-19 testing Monday through Saturday at our Osage and St. Ansgar Clinic locations. COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters are also available.
Additional Information
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 previously, you may experience side effects from the virus even after initial recovery. This is more commonly called “long-haul Covid.” According to the American Medical Association, 10-30% of individuals who had COVID-19 reported at least one persistent symptom six months after their infection was cleared. Individuals with long-haul COVID may experience varied and chronic symptoms including neurologic, cognitive, cardiopulmonary, constitutional, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, and mobility impairments.
If you have previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 and believe you may be experiencing lingering effects from the virus, please reach out to one of our providers for an assessment.
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.
