Jefferson County Health Center
Brent Feickert has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Brent is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Jefferson County Health Center since December 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at Mayo Clinic as a Director from January 2020 to December 2022. Brent also has a significant tenure at UnityPoint Health, where they held various positions including Chief Financial Officer from August 2016 to January 2019, Executive Director of Contracting Services from April 2008 to August 2016, and Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab from May 2002 to June 2008. In addition, they started their career at UnityPoint Health as a Paramedic from September 2000 to 2002.
Brent Feickert's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Iowa, which they completed in the year 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management from Upper Iowa University. Additionally, they hold an Associate's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Iowa Central Community College. Brent also has certifications in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) from Iowa Central Community College and Healthcare Leadership from Georgetown University. Furthermore, they have received a certificate in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from UnityPoint Health Management Leadership Academy.
Jefferson County Health Center
Jefferson County Health Center, Iowa's oldest county hospital, was dedicated September 17, 1912, and opened October 2, 1912. A bond issue of twenty-five thousand dollars was voted to build the 3-story, 25-bed hospital. This was only the second time in the history of the world that rural people voted a tax on themselves to build a hospital. Private donations furnished and equipped it. Our hospital established a nurse's education program in 1912, graduating a total of 63 nurses, and remained active until 1932. In 1917, the physicians and nurses formed Unit R, a Red Cross volunteer group, which was attached to the U.S. Army and served in France during World War I under the leadership of Dr. Clark. Various building projects were completed in 1949, 1963, 1970 and 1993. The only portion that remains of the original 1912 structure is the basement. JCHC became a critical access hospital in November 2004. JCHC moved into a new state-of-the-art 25 bed hospital in April of 2009. The medical campus includes the physician practices of the Doug Johnson Dialysis Center. Due to continued growth and community need a new addition opened in 2013 which is home to an expanded JCHC Clinics, American Eyecare, NuCara Pharmacy and Southeast Iowa Neurological Associates. Our hospital continues its tradition of superior commitment and exceptional care and is among the top-rated hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction.