Category: Family Medicine

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital Receives State Recognition for Pediatric Readiness

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is the seventeenth hospital in Iowa to be recognized for readiness to provide emergency care for children through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) EMS for Children program’s Iowa Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Care (IPEAC) Recognition Program, the hospital announced today.

IPEAC was designed and launched in 2023 by the Iowa Emergency Medical Services for Children program. It recognizes the work of hospitals of all sizes to ensure each is prepared to provide initial stabilization, treatment and any needed transfers to definitive care for ill and injured children in Iowa.

“IPEAC focuses on support, encouragement and resource sharing to help raise the bar for pediatric care in all Iowa hospitals,” said Brad VandeLune, chief of Iowa HHS’s Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services. “We are proud of Guttenberg Hospital’s work in pediatric care. This recognition really demonstrates that hospitals of all sizes can achieve the program goals and provide quality emergency care for children.”

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is a 25-bed hospital located in Guttenberg, Iowa. Participation in the IPEAC program has been offered to all 120 Iowa hospitals. To be recognized, hospitals must complete an application that includes requirements for equipment, training and support of pediatric patients and their families. Evaluation of applicants includes a site visit to the hospital.

“Pediatric readiness signifies our hospital’s commitment to delivering timely, specialized emergency care for children,” said Keri Smith, CNO. “It assures our community that we are prepared, equipped, and united in protecting the health of our youngest patients when it matters most.”   Iowa Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) is a program of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services. IPEAC and EMSC are funded by a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Address: 200 Main St. Guttenberg, IA 52052

Phone: (563) 252-2141

College/Medical School: Bachelors in Biochemistry & PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology – University of Georgia. Medical School – Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Residency: NE Iowa Family Practice in Waterloo

Bio: Carol A. Gunnett, MD, PhD is board-certified in Family Medicine with 15 years of experience in the Cedar Valley Area. Dr. Gunnett comes from rural Pennsylvania. She was raised in a large family with 9 children, and has been interested in science and medicine since childhood. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology at the University of Georgia. In 1996, she came to the University of Iowa to do cardiovascular research. During her 10-year career in medical research, she won awards from the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the National Institute of Health. Throughout her education and career, Dr. Gunnett has been interested in how other cultures treat illness. During her time at the Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, she was a founding member of the Alternative Medicine Club and Career Fair in 2005. Dr. Gunnett loves a wide variety of music, is an avid reader and gardener, and likes to go camping with friends and family for relaxation.

>
The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.