Jefferson County Health Center Announces Opening of JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa

January 15, 2026

Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) is announcing the planned opening of a new primary care clinic, JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa, located at 1000 Wildwood Drive, to open April 20, 2026.

JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa will be a primary care clinic designed to serve patients through scheduled appointments. The clinic will initially be staffed by Shelbi Dexter, ARNP, with ongoing recruitment efforts underway to add a physician and an additional provider. Details regarding scheduling at the new clinic will be shared as the opening date approaches.

In addition to primary care services, JCHC supports continuity of care for patients who require specialty services.  At JCHC’s main campus in Fairfield, JCHC offers access to Oncology Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and a variety of visiting specialists allowing many patients to receive specialty care in our region.

“Our goal is to be a reliable and trusted healthcare partner for this community by offering accessible primary care and helping patients navigate next steps in their care,” shared Curtis Smith, Chief Operating Officer at JCHC.

While JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa prepares to open, JCHC encourages patients seeking immediate primary care access to consider the following options:

  • JCHC Clinic | Fairfield, 641-472-4156 - Accepting new primary care patients
  • JCHC Clinic | Richland, 319-456-2058 – Accepting new primary care patients
  • JCHC Walk-In Clinic | Fairfield, 641-472-4156 – Open 7 days a week for non-emergent conditions

JCHC can also assist patients with transferring medical records from their current healthcare provider. A Release of Information form is available at: www.jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org/recordstoJCHC

JCHC remains focused on long-term reliable access, continuity of care, and meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the region.

Community members are encouraged to follow Jefferson County Health Center on Facebook and visit www.jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org for the most up-to-date information as the opening date approaches.