Halie Ruff, Nurse Practitioner, now caring for maternity services patients at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinic


Halie Ruff, Nurse Practitioner at the new Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic, is now caring for maternity patients, joining Dr. Dave Schwartz. Both Dr. Schwartz and Halie Ruff see maternity patients in the new Waukon Clinic building, following moms all the way through their pregnancy and post-partum care with Dr. Schwartz assisting with the delivery. Veterans Memorial Hospital and Clinics is accepting new Maternity Services patients at any stage of their pregnancy. Submitted photo.

Halie Ruff, Nurse Practitioner at the new Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic in Waukon, is now caring for maternity patients, joining Dr. Dave Schwartz. Both Dr. Schwartz and Halie Ruff see maternity patients in the new Waukon Clinic building, following moms all the way through their pregnancy and post-partum care with Dr. Schwartz assisting with the delivery.

“I love caring for patients of all ages… this is my passion,” states Ruff. “Veterans Memorial Hospital is excited to expand our maternity care and provide care to moms and babies alike with our OB team. Throughout the pregnancy, moms will have an OB team to rely on and ask questions of.”

Ruff partners with Dr. Schwartz to provide a well-rounded maternity experience, working closely with moms, supervising their progress from the beginning of the pregnancy, and continuing with postpartum care following the delivery.

“I manage the care of expecting moms until 24 weeks,” adds Ruff. “This is when Dr. Schwartz discusses laboring goals and we collaborate on the best route of care for the rest of the pregnancy until the baby is born. Following birth I resume care of mom and baby in the clinic at a three-day old visit!”

Veterans Memorial Hospital and Clinics is accepting new Maternity Services patients at any stage of their pregnancy, offering that personal touch that can set them above the rest. Any patients who may want to transfer their care to Veterans Memorial Hospital from another facility are welcome to do so.  Both Schwartz and Ruff are willing to pick up where the patient left off with their previous provider.

Any expectant couple, or anyone who may be contemplating parenthood, should feel free to call Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 563-568-3411 and ask for Jayne McCormick, RN, Maternity Services Supervisor, who is willing to answer any questions about the department or staff. She can also schedule a tour of the department.