Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines, Iowa

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Located right in the Heartland of America, is Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Based in Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a 373-bed facility that provides medical care to citizens of Iowa and surrounding states. Established in 1901, Iowa Methodist Medical Center today employs over 4,000 people.

Specialty services offered by Iowa Methodist Medical Center include: cancer treatment, cardiac care, women's services (including maternity), wellness programs, rehabilitation services (Younker Rehabilitation Center is the most comprehensive rehabilitation center in central Iowa), emergency and trauma center (Level I Trauma Center), surgical services, orthopedics, critical care, primary care, geriatrics, home health care, and behavioral medicine.

Iowa Methodist Medical Center is especially known for its cancer diagnosis and treatment services. In 1956, Iowa Methodist Medical Center opened Des Moines first radiation therapy department. And in 1993, the John Stoddard Cancer Center became the first central Iowa facility to house all radiation, oncology, and ancillary services in one location.

Iowa Methodist Medical Center has been the home to some medical "firsts". For example, in 1956, the first open heart surgery performed outside of Mayo Clinic, was performed at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Also, in 1996, the Human Gene Therapy Research Institute (located at Iowa Methodist Medical Center) became the first community-based clinical facility to be given FDA approval to produce genetically engineered drugs.

After 102 years of providing great medical service to the folks of Iowa (and beyond), Iowa Methodist Medical Center is positioned to keep providing that great medical service for another 102 years. Or more. If you're a nurse who would like to be a part of the medical "team" at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, they do have numerous openings on the nursing staff.