Occupational Therapy is one of the many therapy and rehabilitation services offered close to home, at GMHC.
Occupational therapy helps people of all ages return to their daily activities and routines with increased independence. These activities may include feeding, bathing, dressing, cooking, managing the home and safely using a wheelchair or other adaptive equipment to replace lost function.
Our experienced occupational therapists help people recovering from injury or disease regain skills. We also provide support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.
During your first visit, your occupational therapist will evaluate what you can do, and where you might have limitations. You will also be asked questions about your roles at work, at home and the everyday activities you perform. Together, you and your therapist will decide on goals and create a plan to achieve them.
Individualized treatment programs for each patient may include therapeutic exercise and activities designed to improve strength, coordination and cognitive and developmental skills.
Fast. Accurate. Reliable.
Your medical team relies on lab tests to help diagnose and treat your health conditions. The GMHC Laboratory is located on the first floor of Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and is committed to providing accurate and timely results, backed by professional and friendly service.
Our laboratory offers a full menu of diagnostic and follow-up testing. All lab testing must have a written physician order.
Lab Hours
The Lab is open for outpatient service Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – noon. Appointments are required. Please call (563) 252-1121 to make your appointment for lab services. If you need laboratory services outside of these hours, please call and we will work with you to try to accommodate your schedule.
Getting Results
All test results are forwarded to your provider to share with you and explain the results. Please note that laboratory staff are not authorized to give test results directly to patients.
Laboratory Accreditation & Certification
The GMHC Laboratory is certified through CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act) which fulfills the compliance requirements for Centers for Medicare. Eighty-five percent of tests are performed onsite in our Laboratory department. Remaining tests are sent to an accredited reference lab.
Wellness Testing
Wellness Testing is an easy and convenient way to check your health and wellness without a physician order at GMHC. Health insurance is not accepted for Wellness Testing appointments and payment by check or credit card is required prior to testing. Patients can choose the desired test(s) to be performed at a reduced rate. You decide how you want to receive your confidential results and determine if you want them shared with your provider or not. Below is a listing of testing available:
Hemoglobin A1C: $20 (measures blood sugar levels average for the past 6-8 weeks)
Glucose: $15 (measures blood sugar level)
Urine Microalbumin: $15 (kidney function test)
Hemogram: $20 (infection and anemia screen: white cell count, red cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets)
PSA: $45 (prostate-specific antigen – suggested for men ages 40+)
Blood Typing: $25 (determines ABO blood group and Rh type)
Call (563) 252-1121 to schedule your appointment for Wellness Testing. When you arrive for your appointment, you will complete the form and choose the desired test. Payment must be received at the time of service
When you or your loved one requires hospitalization, you want to keep them close to home. GMHC is prepared to provide high-quality medical care with personal attention to the needs of you and your family.
Your Care Team
We believe in a team approach to healing, with the patient at the center of the team. Your care team works together to help you meet your goals. Your care team may include:
Hospitalists who share responsibility for directing your care while you are in the hospital
The nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and patient support specialist
Care coordinators who work with you, your family and your hospital team to coordinate all aspects of your care and treatment
We know that patients heal better—and feel better—in a private room. Private rooms also help cut down on infection rates while you rest and recover. That’s why all of our spacious patient rooms are private and include a private bathroom and shower.
We also know that loved ones play an important role in the healing process. At GMHC we encourage family and friends to visit and to become involved in the patient’s care. GMHC provides comfortable family support areas and furnishings for family members.
Your loved ones care for you and your wellbeing. During periods of visitation restriction, we offer virtual visitation through phone and video calls. In addition, our thoughtful care team will ensure that frequent updates are provided to your family with your consent.
Don’t let ears, nose or throat issues slow you down. Get help conveniently at our ENT Specialty Clinic, located off the main lobby in Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.
The GMHC Emergency/Trauma Department is here for you 24/7 to meet your emergency medical needs.
You can have confidence in the emergency care you receive at GMHC. Our staff of experienced physicians, certified physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners are trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to healthcare emergencies. They are certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Airway Management.
As a state-certified Level IV Trauma Facility, GMHC provides specialized medical services for patients experiencing serious injury, including evaluation, stabilization and advanced trauma life support prior to transfer of patients to a higher-level trauma center, if needed.
Specialists are available to assist the Emergency Department with services and consultation, including cardiologists, orthopedists and surgeons. Lab and diagnostic imaging services are also available 24/7.
Coordinated Care
Whether you are sent home from the ER or admitted to the hospital, your primary care provider has access to your health records and the results of your tests through our secure computer system and electronic health records. Our goal is to ensure coordinated care when you are here…and after you return home.
Megan Eisel, dermatology physician assistant, sees patients at Cornerstone Family Practice in Guttenberg. Megan brings her advanced expertise in dermatology, including comprehensive skin care services like skin cancer screenings, acne treatment, and aesthetic dermatology.
Megan will provide a wide range of services and treatment options for:
• Skin Cancer
• Moles
• Acne
• Hair Loss
• Skin Rashes
• and More
To schedule an appointment with Megan at Cornerstone Family Practice in Guttenberg call 563-252-2141.
Megan Eisel, PA-C, CAQ-Derm is the founder and owner of Driftless Skin Center, P.C. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree with honors in Biology. She then went on to Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center graduating in 2003 with a degree in Physician Assistant Studies. While at DMU, she was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. Following graduation she moved to the Chicagoland area where she worked in general private dermatology practice for 8 years, before moving to Dubuque, IA in 2011 to continue her career as a dermatology physician assistant at Grand River Medical Group. In 2024 she founded Driftless Skin Center, P.C. in Dubuque.
Protecting the health of area workers and managing healthcare services for employers in Guttenberg and surrounding communities is the mission of GMHC Community Services.
Injury Treatment and Management
If a worker is injured, GMHC will promptly care for your employee. Treatment and management of employee injuries is provided locally by Cornerstone Family Practice. If an employee is injured after hours, services are available 24/7 through the GMHC Emergency Department. We work closely with the medical staff to give you follow-up communication on treatment administered and the employee’s return-to-work status.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Our comprehensive drug and alcohol testing allows your organization to remain confident that your employees are maintaining the professionalism and safety needed to carry out their job responsibilities. Tests are performed through the GMHC Laboratory on a 24-hour basis and meet a variety of needs, including DOT requirements. Results are usually provided to you within 24 to 48 hours.
Tests include:
Pre-employment screening
Random testing
Testing for reasonable suspicion or cause
Post-accident
Return to duty
Other Services
Flu shots/vaccines
Stay close to home for your Cardiac and Respiratory testing and treatment in the GMHC Cardiopulmonary Department. Our team is staffed 24 hours by licensed Respiratory Therapists that are committed to providing convenient, quality care to patients at risk or suffering from heart and lung conditions. We will work closely with a provider to personalize the care you receive. Services are available in multiple settings, including clinic, ER, inpatient and outpatient. These services include, but are not limited to:
Cardiac Services:
Treadmill Stress Testing
Pharmaceutical Stress Testing (Lexiscan)
Holter monitoring
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Pulmonary Services (Respiratory Therapy):
Pulmonary Function Testing (pre/post bronchodilator, FVC, DLCO, PLETH, etc.)
ABGs
Oxygen Qualification Testing
Aerosol Therapy
BiPAP/CPAP Therapy
Nebulized Medication Therapy
Bronchial Hygiene (CPT, Flutter valve, etc.)
Asthma/COPD Education
Overnight Oximetry
Sleep Screens
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services:
Cardiac Rehab:
GMHC’s cardiac rehab is a supervised program to help people to recover from cardiac events and disease including congestive heart failure, heart attack, surgery, and procedures including stenting and angioplasty. Our program will provide you with education and exercise to reduce the risk of future heart problems, including heart attack.
There are many benefits of cardiac rehabilitation:
Live longer and decrease the chance of a heart attack
Improve stamina and help you get back to your usual activities
Lessen the physical and emotional effects of heart disease
Improve confidence and well-being
Pulmonary Rehab:
GMHC’s Pulmonary Rehab is a supervised program that is professionally supervised and designed to help patients find relief from the symptoms and limitations of chronic lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. These conditions make it difficult to enjoy life, leading to depression and decreased quality of life. You may find it difficult to complete simple activities of daily living due to running out of breath. Our program will provide you with education and counseling to help reduce the risk of future problems, as well as how to cope with your current symptoms. We will educate you on your current disease, why you are having the symptoms, and how to manage symptoms on a daily basis.
Our team of respiratory therapists provide you with the individualized support and attention you need to personalize your care and reach your goals. If you suffer from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, pre and post lung transplant, lung cancer, and post COVID you will benefit from pulmonary rehab.
Stress Testing:
GMHC offers stress testing to learn more information about how your heart is working during physical activity. Test results can help your provider diagnose the cause of chest pain, determine the severity of coronary artery disease and evaluate heart rhythm problems. It can also be used to guide treatment if you’ve already been diagnosed with a heart condition. Your provider may also order the test if you are going to start an exercise program and you have heart disease or certain risk factors such as diabetes.
A physician is present throughout the test to monitor your heart rhythm. In most cases, the test is performed on a treadmill. An injection of medication can be used to stress your heart if you are unable to exercise adequately. Your provider may also order nuclear imaging before and after your heart has been stressed. The images can show areas of low blood flow through the heart and damaged heart muscle.
Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health
Caring about your mental health is as important as maintaining your physical health.
Cornerstone Family Practice offers an integrated model of care, with attention to both physical and mental well-being for your overall wellness. Integrated care allows behavioral concerns identified by your primary care provider to be addressed right away. Conveniently located in the Guttenberg clinic, our behavioral health team works closely with your medical provider and other professionals to deliver the best overall health care.
Our staff of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Independent Social Workers have schedules that allow you to receive care when you need it. Both in-person and telehealth appointment options are available.
Therapy for individuals, couples, children and family
Addiction Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Grief Counseling
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
The behavioral health team addresses a full range of psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to:
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mood disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Behavioral concerns
Psychotic disorders
Personality disorders
Substance Use disorders
Impulsive Control Disorder
A mental health disorder can make the things you do in life hard, like work, school and socializing with others. If you have questions about behavioral health care, or think you (or someone you know) might need a behavioral healthcare appointment, talk to your primary care provider. They can write a referral for you to be seen by one of our behavioral health providers. Both in-person and Telehealth options are available.
The Anticoagulation Clinic (ATC) at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital helps patients taking anticoagulation medication, or blood thinners, manage their health for a better quality of life.
Anticoagulation therapy is used for the prevention and treatment of blood clots and related medical conditions such as atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, total joint replacement and other vascular conditions. These medications, while necessary for the patient’s health, can cause problems if not managed closely. By monitoring PT/INR levels, the ATC clinic helps prevent hospitalizations related to clotting or bleeding.
Our patient-focused approach includes point-of-care testing using finger-stick tests and accurate portable monitors. Because results are available immediately, nurses can review results with the patient and discuss treatment decisions during the same visit. The clinic also assists patients who are required to stop taking their medication prior to surgery or other procedures.
The ATC Clinic is administered by certified registered nurses who have extensive training in pharmacology and hematology. ATC Clinics are offered several days a month, making appointment scheduling convenient.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Deb Preston, Anticoagulation Clinic Coordinator at (563) 252-5580.
