Specialty Clinic Visiting specialists Allergy, Skin Cancer, Ear, Nose & Throat Kenny Rodriguez, MD Crystal Wilken, ARNP 319-888-8044 Audiology Seema Arab Wilson, AuD 800-728-4327 Cardiology Kari Haislet, ARNP Micaela Rahm, ARNP 319-236-1911 Dermatology Angela Buttjer, PA-C 800-245-6246 Diabetes & Endocrinology Chitra Reddy, MD Deb Van Dyke, DNP, ARNP 319-222-2750 Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Srinivas Kalala, MD Tracy Elliott, ARNP 319-234-5990 General Surgery/ Colonoscopy Paul Burgett, MD, FACS 319-824-5081 Stephen Van Buren, MD, FACS Alison Wilson, MD, FACS 641-752-6391 Maternal Health & Family Planning Allen Women’s Health – Kathi Bower, ARNP, FNP-C 319-235-5090 Mental Wellness Megan Heise, ARNP, PMHNP Carly Pollock, LMHC Kristen Reichert, LISW 319-299-2864 Nephrology T. Michel Daoud, MD Vinay K. Kantamneni, MD 888-397-4575 Oncology Zoe Schult, ARNP 319-233-2701 Ophthalmology/ Cataract Surgery Benjamin Mason, MD 319-277-0103 Orthopedics Robert Bartelt, MD Emma Koester, ARNP 319-340-2000 Podiatry Stephen Solomon, DPM 319-824-5081 Cancer cases are rising, and a recent National Cancer Institute study ranks Iowa second in the nation for new cases. Early detection and ongoing care are more important than ever. At the GCMH Specialty Clinic, Oncology services are available monthly through UnityPoint Health Provider Zoe Schult, ARNP. This outreach supports rural cancer patients, providing crucial care close to home. Schult works closely with physicians at the UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital Community Cancer Center. She provides initial consultations upon diagnosis and regular follow-up care for hematology and oncology patients at GCMH. Those in remission or under active surveillance benefit from routine checkups every three to six months without traveling long distances. Consultations are available one Tuesday each month. Services provided at GCMH At GCMH, oncology patients have access to a wide range of services, including imaging tests like CT scans, ultrasounds and monthly PET scans. EKGs and echocardiograms, which assess heart function, and infusions and injections for medications like Zometa, Prolia, Aranesp and Retacrit and IV fluids are also available right here. GCMH’s laboratory services track health markers through blood tests. Oncology patients are often referred to specialists within GCMH, including those in GI care, endocrinology, wound care, general surgery, ENT and dermatology. Types of cancer treated The GCMH Oncology outreach clinic most commonly sees patients being treated for breast, lung and colon/rectal cancers. Regular screenings, including colonoscopies, mammograms and lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals, aid early detection, improving treatment outcomes. Schult stresses the importance of proactive health screenings, especially for high-risk individuals. Exercise is also key to reducing cancer risk. Most Grundy County patients are under observation rather than undergoing active chemotherapy. This specialized care, along with screening and diagnostic services, helps rural patients receive quality care close to home, reducing wait times and avoiding the need to travel to larger cities. GCMH remains committed to ensuring that patients can access the care they need, right here. 4 Cancer care at GCMH COMMUNITY CANCER CENTER Schult is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital Community Cancer Center and is available at the GCMH Specialty Clinic one Tuesday a month. Call 319-233-2701 to schedule. Zoe Schult, ARNP
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