News - Lakes Regional Healthcare

Dickinson County Public Health Offers Free Radon Test Kits to Iowa Homeowners

Dickinson County Public Health is offering free radon test kits to Iowa homeowners, giving local families a simple way to find out whether their home has high levels …

LRH to Break Ground on New Emergency Department

Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has begun construction plans on a new Emergency Department, replacing a facility built in 1993 that no longer accommodates the growth in patient volumes. …

Flu Shots Available at Dickinson County Public Health

Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has started offering seasonal flu shots at its immunization clinics and local health officials say this year’s vaccine is worth a second look …

LRH Offers Free Guidance to Medicare Recipients

It can cost you money not to review your Medicare Part D drug coverage annually. In one hour, a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselor can …

LRH Home Care Earns SHPBest “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award

Lakes Regional Healthcare’s (LRH) Home Care has been named a “Superior Performer” by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), earning an overall patient experience score in the top 20% of …

Free Fall Sports Injury Clinic to Begin August 29

Fall sports are an exciting time for the entire community, and local sports specialists want to ensure it’s a safe one for the athletes themselves. Local medical professionals …

LRH Created $116 Million for Local Economy in 2025

New data released as part of the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) annual community benefit and economic impact report highlights the vital role hospitals play not only in providing …

LRH Earns 5-Star Rating for Nurse and Physician Communication

Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has earned five-star ratings for both nurse and physician communication, according to the most recent Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) …

New Podiatrist Joins Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons

Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons (NWIBJ) is welcoming podiatrist Dr. Ryan Bauermeister to its Spirit Lake office beginning August 3. For Dr. Bauermeister, the move is …

LRH Transitioning to New Avera MyChart Patient Portal

Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) patients will soon have access to a new patient portal with the launch of Avera MyChart on May 30. The launch of Avera …