Take Back Day - October 24th
To find an everyday drop off site, visit Year-Round Drop Off Locations: ow.ly/G2Fl50ZV3qQ
Behind every number is an impact. 📊
So far in 2026, Compass has...
177 professionals engaged through iCompass leading to
330 continuing education credits earned
Numbers help tell the story, but it's the people, partnerships, and improvements behind them that matter most.
Happy #HQW2026! Join us in honoring the dedicated professionals who work in Healthcare Quality & Safety to ensure high-quality care and patient safety @myNAHQ.
Learn more about the week’s events: NAHQ.org/HQW
📚 330 continuing education credits....and counting!
Healthcare professionals have already earned more than 330 continuing education credits through iCompass Academy, and we're excited to see the learning continue.
🔗 Explore iCompass Academy: ow.ly/2TEz50ZOux0
1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. @NBCF
✨COMPASS SPARK✨
🗓️ October 14th, at 1:00 PM (CT)
Join us the second Wednesday of each month. Register here: ow.ly/u22J50XNkW6
Mental health is health. 💚
On World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of creating communities where mental health is supported, conversations are encouraged, and people feel empowered to seek help when they need it.
Join healthcare professionals from across Iowa for the 2026 Iowa Diabetes + Wellness Summit!
📅 November 18, 2026
📍 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, IA
🔗 ow.ly/91Lc50ZNUsN
Congratulations Mahaska County Hospital for becoming a recognized level 1 participant!
IHI recognizes clinical care settings that are working towards reliable practice of evidence-based interventions for all older adults.
Learn more: ow.ly/xoZr50ZerZ0
After more than two decades of leadership, Compass Healthcare Collaborative celebrates the retirement of our founding President and CEO, Tom Evans.
Join us in thanking Tom for more than 20 years of dedicated leadership & wishing him all the best in retirement!
Thank you, Tom!
🤝 Strong partnerships can make a big difference in rural healthcare.
Hansen Family Hospital and Iowa Falls EMS have strengthened their collaboration to improve emergency care.
Read the full story to see how this rural partnership is making an impact: ow.ly/vHuG50ZNszL
The Iowa HHS System County Snapshots provide a county-by-county look at key factors that influence Iowans' health and well-being, from demographics and health outcomes to social, economic, and environmental factors.
📊 Explore the data for your county: hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/sys…
Did You Know: 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, but only half tell their doctor.
Use tips from the @NCOAging to get the most out of important #FallsPrevention conversations with your doctor.
Fall Prevention video: ow.ly/VNMB50ZIR2Z
Today is World Patient Safety Day. We’re already looking ahead to the 2027 Compass Patient Safety Conference & Annual Forum, where healthcare professionals will once again come together to learn, share ideas for improving patient safety.
📅 Coming July 2027...
Learning that meets you where you are. 💻📚
Celebrate National E-Learning Day by exploring what's available on iCompass Academy!
🔗 learn.compasshcc.org
Supporting maternal health means supporting the whole person, including those affected by opioid use disorder (OUD).
Learn more about opioid stewardship at learn.compasshcc.org
You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference.
#SuicidePrevention starts with connection. Digital toolkit: ow.ly/nHXR50ZAF1z
#SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention
✨COMPASS SPARK✨
🗓️ September 9th, at 1:00 PM (CT)
Join us the second Wednesday of each month. Register here: ow.ly/u22J50XNkW6
Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.
#RecoveryMonth2026 @samhsagov
Strong rural healthcare depends on strong connections. Compass is proud to support collaboration, education, and quality improvement initiatives that help rural healthcare organizations thrive.
Learn more about our rural health initiatives and resources: learn.compasshcc.org



















