About

The mission of Van Buren County Hospital is to provide patients and staff with a superior experience by working as one to deliver compassionate and personalized healthcare close to home.

Vision Statement

Inspired by our communities, the VBCH team will set the standard for compassionate, personalized healthcare – leading the way in quality and becoming the trusted choice within our service area and beyond.

Why Statement:

Van Buren County Hospital strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. The opportunity to care for our family, friends, and neighbors motivates us to reimagine what is possible in rural healthcare. As a team, we commit to putting the needs of the patient first. Inspired by a love of our communities, together we will continue to serve as compassionate and innovative advocates for all.

Cultural Beliefs:

  1. Be One - I benefit from and strength VBCH.
  2. Personalize Care - Your experience, my responsibility.
  3. Own It - I own my actions to deliver our key results.
  4. Improve Daily - I make improvements every day for these we serve, including each other.
  5. Innovate - I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

Boards & Recognition

Van Buren County Hospital was named a Top Iowa Workplace in 2021.

Iowa Top Workplace

Van Buren County Hospital & Clinics was awarded the Des Moines Register’s Top Places to Work for 2023. This is the fifth year that VBCH has earned this distinction! 

The Des Moines Register has recognized 150 Companies and Organizations in Iowa as Top Workplaces for 2023. These companies are recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on confidential online surveys completed by their employees. Van Buren County Hospital made the list of top 50 workplaces in the midsized companies division.

Annual Report

Prior Year Reports

This content was printed from the Van Buren County Hospital website at vbch.org on July 3, 2026.