WCHC welcomes new family nurse practitioner

WASHINGTON — Washington County Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome Kim Krieger, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, to our health care team. Kim will begin seeing patients at the Columbus Junction Clinic on March 17, 2025, before transitioning to the new Mediapolis Clinic, where she will officially start seeing patients on May 6, 2025.

“We are excited to have Kim join WCHC and expand access to high-quality primary care for our communities,” said Todd Patterson, CEO of WCHC. “Her experience in family medicine and dedication to patient-centered care make her a perfect fit for our growing team.”

Kim is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Iowa. She brings extensive experience in primary care, preventive health, chronic disease management, and in-office procedures, including skin tag removal, joint injections, and women’s health services. Kim provides compassionate, full-spectrum care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, ensuring they receive personalized, high-quality health care at every stage of life. Passionate about rural health care, she is committed to building strong patient relationships and improving access to care. She has also served as a clinical preceptor and contributed to health care research.

Patients can now schedule appointments with Kim at our Columbus Junction by calling 319-728-2429.