Orange City Area Health System
Alison Schutt is a dedicated medical student at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, with a focus on research and healthcare quality improvement. In addition to current studies, Alison serves as a research assistant at The Hospitalist Research Group at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where responsibilities include recruiting and enrolling patients for a longitudinal study. Prior involvement at Northwestern College includes serving as Student Government President, as well as roles as a peer tutor and teacher's assistant. Additionally, Alison has experience as a certified nursing assistant at Orange City Area Health System since June 2013. Education at Northwestern College occurred from 2014 to 2018.
Orange City Area Health System
Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) is a comprehensive health system including medical clinics, medical specialists, a hospital, a retirement community, nursing homes, and home health and hospice. Since its founding in 1960, Orange City Area Health System has adhered to the vision of its founders by providing the finest health care available. The organization is a municipally held, non-profit organization which does not receive tax dollars for its work. Today, as a community of over 590 outstanding medical professionals, skilled employees and dedicated volunteers, Orange City Area Health System continues that caring tradition in meeting the needs of patients, residents and families of Northwest Iowa and the region. Mission Orange City Area Health System is dedicated to serving the health and well-being of the area. Vision Orange City Area Health System will serve the region in the role of a rural regional health provider, by: Expanding of health services accessible locally, and formally collaborating/partnering with key stakeholders. This role will best position Orange City Area Health System for the future to: Attract and retain the best physicians possible Attract and retain quality health care staff Invest in and maintain the best possible technology and facilities Assume community leadership responsibilities