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SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP services are free, confidential, and unbiased. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies, or agents. Cass Health is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Cass County. Call us at 712-243-7545 & ask to speak to one of our SHIIP Volunteers!

The Cass Health Specialty Clinic is home to a wide variety of specialties including cardiology, urology, pain management, neurosurgery, oncology, and more. For a full list of our specialists, visit the Specialty Clinic page, or to schedule an appointment, please call 712-243-7590.

The Specialty Clinic nursing team is proud to provide a variety of services including:

Suture removals and dressing changes
Injections, such as allergy shots and other injectable medications ordered by your provider
IV infusions
Blood and blood product transfusions
Chemotherapy and supportive treatments for cancer care
Central line blood draws
Urinary catheter exchange
Wound care
Ostomy care

Have a kid in sports? The cost for a sports physical is $25 and must be paid by cash or check. Make your appointment now by calling us at 712-243-2850. Download our Sports Physical forms to make your visit even easier!

Abby Vetter, Cass Health’s speech/language pathologist works with patients of all ages for a variety of reasons including: Parkinson’s rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, voice impairments, oral anomalies, pediatric speech delays, developmental disabilities, and feeding/swallowing difficulties.

Learn more about Rehabilitation Services here.

A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. While emergency responders will arrive as quickly as possible, bystanders are almost always there first. This free training program will teach you how to stop severe bleeding.

Contact Cass County Public Health about scheduling or attending a class.

Surgery Clinic is a multi-specialty group that provides general, orthopedic, and ENT surgeries. Our team of providers utilize minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever appropriate.

Our board-certified surgeons’ expertise includes the following areas of care:

General surgery — Dr. Chad McCance provides general surgery care including treatment of the neck, breast, stomach, liver and gallbladder, intestinal or GI tract, pancreas, colon and pelvic organs. He also can perform both upper and lower colon scopes (endoscopy).
Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery — Dr. Rick Rinehart provides a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat services and procedures including tubes, sinus issues, lesions, and thyroid problems.
Orthopedic surgery — Dr. Matt Weresh provides orthopedic care including hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic procedure, carpal tunnel and trigger finger repairs. Dr. Caliste Hsu is a hand and microvascular specialist and she provides endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release, treatment for arthritis of the hand and wrist, as well as repairs for traumatic injury to the tendons, nerves and arteries.
Gastroenterology — Dr. Benjamin Hall and Dr. Helen Fasanya-Uptagraft provide gastroenterology care for conditions including ulcerative colitis, Chron’s disease, Hepatitis C, diverticulitis, and other GI issues. While in Atlantic, they will also perform colonoscopy and EGD (upper endoscopy) exams.

Patients who need a sleep study performed can be seen at Cass Health. Our Respiratory Care and Same Day Surgery team work together to schedule and administer these tests.

Our goal is to provide a superior experience for our skilled nursing care patients and their families. That means providing all of the services they need — while also shortening their length of stay and total overall expense.

We provide multiple types of skilled nursing care including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Long-term antibiotics, and Wound, ostomy, continence (WOC). Learn more about Skilled Nursing Care with Cass Health.

The Siblings Class is a free class that will be held quarterly at Cass Health. It is geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 10 to attend with their mothers who are at or past 34 weeks of pregnancy.

Reservations are required for the Sibling Class; please call the OB Department at 712-250-8862.

Senior Life Solutions is our intensive outpatient group counseling program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults over the age of 65 struggling with depression and anxiety often related to aging. The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered nurse, and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.