The Social Services Department at Story County Medical Center is actively involved in both the Medical Center and Long Term Care. Our social worker is here to assist prospective patients, residents and their families in addressing social, financial, emotional, placement and other related concerns. The social worker is part of the Medical Center trauma team and a part of crisis intervention in the Emergency Department.

The Social Services Department is involved in community, family and patient education and functions as an active information and referral source for Story County. Telephone and email inquiries are welcomed in addition to personal visits.

The Social Services Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am through 5:00pm and by appointment on weekends.

Meet SCMC's Social Worker

Linda McHose, LISW

Linda McHose has been a Social Worker for Story County Medical Center since 1988 and is licensed by the State of Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa.

Linda is the Social Service Consultant for Colonial Manor in Zearing and also a working member of the Psychiatric Crisis Team at Broadlawns Polk County Hospital in Des Moines. She has taught for Des Moines Area Community College, and, in the past worked for the Iowa Department of Human Services. She is recognized as a QMRP- Qualified Mental Retardation Professional, active in the Mercy Affiliate Social Worker’s Group, and a member of the Story County Case Management Team.