UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center

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Hello, Esmae Lee. Welcome to the world! Congratulations to Jeanie and Austin on the arrival of their baby girl!

June 1, 2026 | 7 lbs 3.2 oz | 20 in long

At UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center, we deliver joy! To learn more about maternity care visit uph.link/GrinnellMaternity.

*Birth announcement photos are for artistic purposes and do not necessarily reflect AAP infant safe sleep recommendation.

Our volunteer program is BACK!

“Volunteers are often one of the first friendly faces guests encounter when entering the hospital,” said Laura Valencia, GRMC volunteer coordinator. “They help patients and families feel comfortable and cared for while strengthening connections within our community.”

Volunteer opportunities include greeting and directing visitors, escorting guests, assisting with wheelchairs and supporting hospital teams with non-clinical tasks. Flexible shifts are available for students, senior citizens and community members looking to give back.

Learn more by visiting unitypoint.org/join-our-team/volunteers/grinnell-regional-medical-center or call (515) 343-1088.

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For almost 40 years, Mike and Barb Baker invested in the Grinnell community — through education, coaching, leadership, and service. When Mike faced a cancer diagnosis in 2022, they experienced firsthand the importance of compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

“Everyone offered respect and professionalism, from security to surgeons,” Barb shares. “They worked diligently to make Mike comfortable from the beginning all the way through to his final moments. The entire family was very appreciative of their efforts.”

Stories like Mike’s remind us why local healthcare matters. Your support of the GRMC Foundation helps ensure exceptional care remains available for families throughout our region — close to the people and community they love most. One hundred percent of all gifts to the GRMC Foundation stay local to impact local health care. Call (641) 236-2079 or visit uph.link/Give_Grinnell to make a gift.