ABOUT INSIGHT
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to deliver compassionate, world-class care to every patient who comes through our doors. As stewards of holistic health, Insight is committed to seeing every one of our patients and our communities flourish through increased access, empowerment, and wellness. In Keokuk, Insight’s goal is to open the first Rural Emergency Hospital in Iowa to serve the community 24/7.
OUR VISION
Greetings Keokuk area community,
When I was in medical school in Manitoba, Canada, I had no idea that my journey would bring me to start a healthcare network with over 1,000 employees. As a neurosurgeon in Flint, Michigan providing advanced tertiary and quaternary care, I didn’t know that I would be drawn to a community hospital practically on the banks of the Mississippi River where Iowa, Illinois and Missouri come together as the Tri-State region. I believe my purpose is to provide patient care second to none in places where others are stepping away, in big cities like Chicago or small towns like Keokuk. This is why we are investing in reopening the Insight Keokuk Area Hospital.
Insight is very pleased to have the opportunity to join your amazing community. We share the same values, like truly caring for our neighbors. The Insight Keokuk Area Hospital will see everyone, regardless of the ability to pay or type of insurance. We will be there for you and your loved ones 24/7 once we get reopened.
We are bringing in a new model so the hospital has a solid financial base. The new Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) license will provide additional Federal funding to keep our doors open. We will be the first REH hospital in Iowa. This is part of why it is taking some time to reopen the hospital. The State is finalizing the license requirements. Once that is done, then it will take a while to go through the process. We don’t know how many months this will take, but we’ll keep you updated. We know how important it is to get the Emergency Room open again and for it to be a modern and comfortable environment.
We also will be making improvements to the facility during this time. So far the State has not provided any financial support, but we are tremendously thankful for the support of the Mayor, City Council, County Supervisors, State elected officials, and all of you who signed letters of support. We are investing our funds every month and we remain hopeful that additional public funds will come in to accelerate our vision becoming a reality.
While we are working behind the scenes to reopen, it is my most sincere intent to build a strong relationship with the community. My team and I will provide regular updates on our progress. We’re happy to hear your suggestions and questions. You may contact us by email at [email protected].
Sincerely, Dr. Jawad Shah
Insight Corporate President & Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT
INSIGHT
PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE
At Insight, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to serve our communities 24/7. In Keokuk, Insight’s goal is for the hospital to be a center of healing and a catalyst for growth. Care of patients is not simply performing surgery or providing a prescription. It is a holistic approach to addressing every person with love, such that they are uplifted. It is our deepest hope and prayer that we can provide the most outstanding care to our patients and the most impactful investments in our communities.
INSIGHT IS AN INSTITUTION THAT ENCOMPASSES 7 CORE AREAS OF ACTIVITY.
World-class neurosurgical expertise
World class neurosurgical expertise in the following areas: skull base, peripheral nerves, vascular, complex spine, neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, and emergent services. We provide expert care in all areas of neurosurgery and are proud of our outstanding successes over the years that have surpassed literature expectations.
Clinical Medicine and delivery of care
Clinical medicine and delivery of care. There is nothing more sacred than the relationship with a patient who is looking for care and comfort. They come to us placing their trust and hopes in our abilities and sincerity. It is our humble approach that we will provide the best service in the world in areas we touch. At times we will be giving them our medical services and also serve as quarterbacks, getting them to where they need to be for advanced treatments. We believe the entire country is our backyard and available to our patients. It is our role to fulfill the trust they put in us.
We have multiple areas of clinical focus, including neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, rehabilitation, psychiatry, psychology, pain management, physical medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, speech language pathology, advanced imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, internal medicine, hospitalists, primary care, cardiology, vascular surgery, and many other areas of specialty, directly under the INSIGHT umbrella or housed in our facilities through outside groups.
As the clinical practices have grown, our hospital and ambulatory surgical centers, as well as other facilities, have continued to expand. It is part of our core values that we treat all patients, of all backgrounds, with the same care and respect as our families. Care of patients is not simply performing surgery or providing a prescription. It is a holistic approach to addressing them with love, such that they are ultimately uplifted. It is our deepest hope and prayer that we can provide the most outstanding care in the world to our patients.
Research and development
Research and development. Advanced medicine and surgery cannot be delivered without a deep scrutiny into our practices, methodologies, and techniques. This requires research and development. At a granular level, we must refine our understanding and approaches by gathering knowledge and scrutinize the literature and approaches.
We must also contribute to the fields we touch with advanced research that furthers our horizons. We also see our role as merging the cognitive and empirical sciences with philosophy to explore the depth of our understandings. Many mysteries exist when contemplating the brain-mind interface that requires a rudimentary approach to neurosciences, with a deeper examination of the underlying premises of our understanding.
Social good
Social Good. As an institution, it is critical we recognize that individuality and collectively, the net result of our presence should include a contribution to the wider society.
Facility growth
Facility growth is a critical part of our mission. As we expand our footprint, we will be able to further our mission. The vast majority of our work is in underserved areas. However, as we have advanced our expertise, our patients and clients come from all over the state, country, and world, leading to enormous growth.
We have strong relationships with McLaren, Ascension, and Hurley hospitals to continue to advance care in our local hospitals. We see ourselves as an important component in the ecosystem of care needed in any community. Partnerships with surrounding health facilities, respecting and enhancing their work, is critical to taking care of our wider audience.
Innovation and incubation
Innovation and incubation has led to us developing full-fledged divisions and companies under the INSIGHT banner. It is exciting to see such ideas move through the arc of innovation and ultimately exist for the benefit of society. We see ourselves as an incubator for clinical medicine, business development, and social good.
We have strong relationships with McLaren, Ascension, and Hurley hospitals to continue to advance care in our local hospitals. We see ourselves as an important component in the ecosystem of care needed in any community. Partnerships with surrounding health facilities, respecting and enhancing their work, is critical to taking care of our wider audience.