The MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Fort Dodge office, which is moving to Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, will begin seeing patients full time at VDMC on Monday.

Van Diest Medical Center and MercyOne Iowa Heart Center officially announced the collaboration of cardiology services on Thursday.

“The partnership will allow for a full range of outpatient cardiac services to be provided at VDMC, expanding Iowa Heart’s presence in Webster City and the surrounding region,” a media release stated.

“Van Diest Medical Center is excited to announce the establishment of a full-time MercyOne Iowa Heart cardiac clinic within our organization,” Lisa Ridge, chief executive officer at VDMC, said. “This shows our commitment to promoting health and wellness for our communities.

“By providing access to cardiac care, we aim to enhance early detection and prevention of heart-related issues.”

The Iowa Heart cardiology clinic will have services provided by cardiologists from both Ames and Des Moines.

The office hours for the Cardiology Clinic will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients can continue to schedule appointments and contact the office by calling 515-574-8700.

Patients seeking services at the new Iowa Heart cardiology clinic at the new VDMC location are asked to use the Emergency Department entrance to access the registration desk. Assistance will be available to help with wayfinding.

In addition to cardiac-related consult and follow-up appointments, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center will offer echocardiograms, electrophysiology device checks, and nuclear cardiac stress tests.

Its nuclear camera will be moved for nuclear cardiology imaging as well.

“MercyOne Iowa Heart Center is excited to expand our services in Webster City at Van Diest Medical Center and provide high-quality cardiovascular care and expertise to the community and surrounding region,” Robert Gavora, chief administrative officer for MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, said in the media release. “Our team looks forward to continuing to care for current patients and getting the opportunity to serve new ones while enhancing health care accessibility in the region.”

Ridge said, “Our goal is to foster a healthier future for everyone we serve. Together, we can continue to make a significant impact on the well-being of our community.”