RMC’s Dr. Christiansen Named Hospital Hero

One of Regional Medical Center’s doctors has been named a “Hospital Hero”.

Dr. Scot Christiansen is being recognized as one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Heroes for his passion and exceptional commitment to care and service.

Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program has celebrated employees who have acted courageously in a moment’s crisis or who have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. Hospital Heroes are nominated by their peers and award recipients are selected by other state hospital associations.

Dr. Christiansen has dedicated his life in rural northeast Iowa to caring for others, in his own unique way. Regional Medical Center says he is the epitome of a rural doctor, with a boots-on-the-ground approach. For 30-plus years, Dr. C.’s willingness to travel to a patient’s home for a house call, the time spent with each patient making them feel valued and heard and his endless compassion and care for others has set him apart in his patients’ eyes. From delivering babies to trauma stabilization and house calls, inpatient care, nursing home and wound clinic care, Dr. C. has provided primary care to generations of families, including the Amish community. His care for others goes beyond the “physician” role as he has been known to give back to others in need, helping them get back on their feet. 

RMC congratulates Dr. Christiansen for this prestigious and very deserving award and recognition.

photo courtesy of RMC