UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
About Us
Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter.
Henry and Mary Allen settled in Waterloo in the early 1860s. They prospered here for 40 years as business people and breeders of fine horses. They moved to California in 1900, but never forgot friends and neighbors back home.
After Mary died in 1913, Henry resolved to do something lasting in her memory. Henry promised the citizens of Waterloo 80 acres of prime land and $200,000 to establish a non-sectarian hospital open to all, regardless of circumstance. Allen Hospital was dedicated on Mary's birthday in November 1924 and opened in February 1925. Five generations of Cedar Valley families have been beneficiaries of his gift ever since.
Today, Allen Hospital is the busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley. We care for more inpatients, outpatients, emergency patients and cardiac patients than any other hospital in our 10-county service area. United Medical Park and Prairie Parkway offer outpatient care in facilities that are built for your comfort and convenience. We strive to fulfill Henry Allen's legacy, and we think he would be pleased to see that his promise remains well-kept.
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
You deserve the very best for you and your baby. Our comprehensive OB/GYN services provide individualized care, support and education throughout pregnancy, delivery, recovery and the many stages of life. Our trusted team of professionals includes family practice physicians, obstetricians, nurses and support staff. We respect your individual needs and goals, promote family-centered care and offer the resources you need to prepare for your growing family.
DELIVERING BABY
When it's time for your baby's delivery, please go directly to Entrance 4 (208 W. Dale St.) to be admitted. You'll be escorted to the birthing center where you'll have the benefit of our birth suites with their homelike atmosphere.
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For serious or life-threatening health issues, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately. This can include chest pain or heart attack symptoms, sudden or severe head pain, loss of consciousness, poisoning, uncontrolled fever or other potentially life-threatening conditions.
The Allen Emergency Department is located on the first floor of the Heart and Vascular Center on Dale Street. Our entrance is very easy to spot. We are Emergency Entrance 4, and we are always open, always ready.
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
At Allen Hospital, our diagnostic imaging technologies include Mammography, Bone densitometry, MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, PET/CT, Nuclear medicine, General radiology, Interventional Radiology.
CHECKING IN
Please come to Entrance 8 and go to the registration desk to check in for your appointment.
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(319) 235-3716
Walk-In Mammograms Available
To make breast cancer prevention more convenient, we offer walk-in mammograms (to patients with a doctor’s order) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preference is given to patients with appointments, so walk-ins may experience a short wait. Patients may schedule an appointment through MyUnityPoint or by calling (319) 235-5100.DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Our convenient outpatient center offers a safe, caring place for patients who require frequent infusions of medications, including chemotherapy.
We also offer a flexible, home-based infusion program through Allen Home Health Services.
The outpatient center provides a comfortable atmosphere for infusion patients requiring close observation and monitoring of medications, blood levels and other conditions. The center also serves as a resource for patients, nursing staff and physicians.
Services include:
- Peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICC lines)
- Administration of blood products
- Administration of IV iron products, including Venofer and Feraheme
- Parenteral nutrition
- IV fluid administration for hydration
- Immunoglobin administration
- Phlebotomy / lab specimens
- Remicade administration
- Primacor infusion therapy for stage IV CHF
- IV medications and antibiotic administration
- Administration and patient teaching of IM and Sub Q injections, including Lovenox, Epogen and Aranesp
- Pain Management
- Chemotherapy
- Vascular access device maintenance – Hickman MediPort, central lines
HOURS
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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- Information: (319) 235-3875
- Scheduling: (319) 235-5100
Lab Information
Laboratory and pathology services are conveniently located in three locations at Allen Hospital, Prairie Parkway and United Medical Park.
Lab Services & Locations
Department Information
A full-service laboratory accredited by: College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act and Medicare. Clinical Lab: Provides services 24-hours-a-day to all inpatient areas. Anatomic Pathology Lab: Staffed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., available on call other times.Address
CLIA ID#: 16D0384912Open Hours
- Monday: 5:00AM - 7:00PM
- Tuesday: 5:00AM - 7:00PM
- Wednesday: 5:00AM - 7:00PM
- Thursday: 5:00AM - 7:00PM
- Friday: 5:00AM - 7:00PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Department Information
This limited-service lab serves as an outpatient drawing facility with the following limited tests available: CBC, Sed Rate, UA, Urine Pregnancy Test, Basic Metabolic Panel, Strep Screen, Mono Screen, RSV, Wet Prep, Fecal Occult Blood, Neonatal Bilirubin and Protime (INR).Address
CLIA ID#: 16D1040871Open Hours
- Monday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Department Information
The Allen Hospital Lab operates United Medical Park Lab. This limited-service lab serves as an outpatient drawing facility with the following limited tests available: CBC, UA, Urine Pregnancy Test, Basic Metabolic Panel and Protime (INR).Address
CLIA ID#: 16D0721217Open Hours
- Monday: 6:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday: 6:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday: 6:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday: 6:30AM - 5:00PM
- Friday: 6:30AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Services Offered at Allen Hospital
Featured Services & Treatments
DAISY Award Recipients
- Barb, Ambulatory — November 2024
- John, 3-Heart — October 2024
- Jennie, Wound & Hyperbaric Center — August 2024
- Anh, Inpatient Rehab — July 2024
- Kaylie, ICU — May 2024
- Jennifer, 2-Heart — October 2023
- Kristen, 3-Medical — September 2023
- Jacob, ICU — June 2023
- Janet, Pediatrics — February 2023
- Keely, Ambulatory — November 11, 2022
- Alissa, 4-Medical — September 15, 2022
- Kaylee, Community Cancer Center — June 14, 2022
- Sam, ICU — April 22, 2022
- Molly, Pediatrics — March 2022
The ROSE Award rewards our Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for their consistent demonstration of excellence through clinical expertise, extraordinary service and compassionate care.
ROSE Award Recipients
- Avery, 4-Medical — November 2024
- Zineb, 3-Medical — October 2024
- Alexis, 4-Surgical — June 2024
- Kelyann, 4-Surgical — January 2024
- Dani, ICU — November 2023
- Cydney, 3-Medical — September 2023
- Amanda, 3-Heart — June 2023
- Melissa, Mental Health Unit — March 2023
- Kristen, 3-Medical — November 28, 2022
- Desiree, 4-Medical — August 12, 2022
- Rhonda, Rehab — June 21, 2022
The SUNSHINE Award recognizes those non-nursing team members who rise above expectations to brighten the day of our patients or team members through their brilliant, exemplary service.
SUNSHINE Award Recipients
- Sean, Marketing & Communications — Q4 2023
- Shane, Safety & Security — Q4 2023
- John, Safety & Security — Q2 2023
- Tim, Environmental Services — Q2 2023
- Ellen, Mental Health Unit — Q1 2023
- Todd, Plant Operations — Q1 2023
- Mike, Cafeteria — Q4 2022
- Greg, Call Center — Q4 2022
- Tracey, Environmental Services — Q4 2022
