Press Release: JCHC Invites Community to Open House of New Ottumwa Clinic

March 23, 2026

Fairfield, Iowa – Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) is excited to welcome the community to celebrate the opening of its new clinic in Ottumwa with an Open House on Tuesday, April 14, beginning at 5:00 pm.

Located at 1000 Wildwood Drive in Ottumwa, the new JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa represents a significant step forward in expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the region.

Community members are invited to stop by, tour the new facility, meet healthcare providers and staff, and learn more about the services available. The event will also feature a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30 pm, celebrating this important milestone for both JCHC and the Ottumwa community.

“This new clinic represents our commitment to improving access, strengthening relationships, and meeting patients where they are,” said Bryan Hunger, CEO of Jefferson County Health Center. “We are proud to bring our commitment of ‘Care you can count on’ to Ottumwa and look forward to welcoming the community inside.”

During the Open House, attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Tour the JCHC Clinic |Ottumwa
  • Meet JCHC providers and care teams
  • Learn how to establish care or transfer medical records
  • Sign up for the MyChart patient portal
  • Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with others in the community

The new Ottumwa clinic expands JCHC’s regional footprint and reinforces its mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home.

The JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa will officially open to patients on Monday, April 20, with appointments now being scheduled. To schedule an appointment patients can call 641-215-8201.

About Jefferson County Health Center

Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) is a non-profit, critical access hospital based in Fairfield, Iowa, with clinics in Richland and Ottumwa. As a trusted regional healthcare partner, JCHC is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the communities it serves through compassionate, patient-centered, and high-quality care. With a focus on patient experience, JCHC offers a wide range of services including primary care, general and orthopedic surgery, inpatient and emergency care, imaging and diagnostic testing, therapy services, oncology, and more. Care you can count on—it’s what we do.