Five details:
1. The Fort Dodge, Iowa-based hospital closed its orthopedic clinic on Nov. 8, 2018.
2. It will revive its orthopedic services through a partnership with Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine.
3. CNOS orthopedic surgeon Richard Lawton, MD, will be the only orthopedic provider at the hospital’s satellite clinic. He’ll practice there every Monday.
4. The hospital will announce a start date after credentialing is finalized.
5. The satellite clinic will share space with UnityPoint Clinic Surgery.
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