Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) announced plans to open a new primary care clinic in Ottumwa on April 20th, 2026, expanding access to healthcare services in the region.
JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa will be located at 1000 Wildwood Drive and will operate as a primary care clinic serving 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, the health center offers access to Oncology Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and a variety of visiting specialists, allowing many patients to receive specialty care within the 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,” said 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 assist patients with transferring medical records from their current healthcare provider. A Release of Information form is available at www.jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org/recordstoJCHC.
