UnityPoint Health is the nation’s 13th largest nonprofit health system and the fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, providing care to both metropolitan and rural communities across Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin. “Now more than ever, it is imperative to be aligned with the immediate region’s ever-changing healthcare needs we feel our local presence and resources will continue to expand upon the great work UnityPoint Health has created in Keokuk,” Kahn concluded. “Patients from the Keokuk area now travel to Blessing for care we look forward to continuing and hopefully expanding healthcare services locally.”īoth organizations intend to reach a final agreement and obtain the required regulatory approvals within the next several months. “We are honored to have the opportunity to serve the Keokuk community’s needs for high-quality, affordable healthcare we are accustomed to delivering,” said Maureen Kahn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blessing Health System and Blessing Hospital. “We’re grateful for UnityPoint’s investment and look forward to the potential partnership with Blessing.” “This agreement will help us continue to attract a strong workforce and maintain a vibrant community,” said Mayor Richardson. UnityPoint Health-Keokuk Board Chair and Keokuk Mayor Tom Richardson said he’s pleased that residents will continue to receive quality healthcare. The two organizations will begin a period of due diligence with continued collective talks and discovery. “This is an exciting first step and we look forward to working with Blessing’s leadership team toward ensuring continued access to quality health care for those who call Keokuk home.” “UnityPoint Health is committed to sustainable health care for the Keokuk community,” said UnityPoint Health Chief Administrative Officer, John Sheehan.
Today, both UnityPoint Health and Blessing Health System are announcing the organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – a non-binding agreement – that outlines plans to transition the affiliation of UnityPoint Health-Keokuk to the Blessing Health System. All rights reserved.West Des Moines, IA (October 20, 2020) – Over the past several months, UnityPoint Health and Blessing Health System have been in talks to discuss the long-term health care needs of Keokuk and the surrounding area.
Once the new hospital is operational, UnityPoint Health’s existing 22–bed inpatient rehabilitation unit in Rock Island will be consolidated into the new hospital.Ĭopyright 2022 KWQC.
The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute is a joint venture of UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Encompass Health, which the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.
The hospital will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from things like stroke, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and hip fractures. The hospital is looking to hire registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, as well as case managers and even cooks.Ī hiring event will be held at the hospital on June 22 from noon to 8 p.m. (KWQC) - A new hospital in the Quad Cities is getting ready to open and needs to hire some 140 people.Įncompass Quad Cities Rehabilitation Hospital is being built at 653 52nd Ave., Moline, and is scheduled to open in August.
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