Our office is closed the for these Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
With more than three decades of experience, MRE Family Care Clinic is dedicated to the physical and mental well-being of each patient, providing compassionate care and advocacy for the patient, the family, and the community.
MRE Family Care Clinic opened in 2020 to provide easy access to trusted, quality patient care in the Iowa City area. Led by Dr. Minyon Rittgers-Easton, MRE Family Care Clinic sees patients of all ages for wellness exams, sudden illnesses, and chronic conditions that can be monitored by primary care providers.
Appointment times are held daily for same-day appointments for established patients. This allows you to be seen quickly by a knowledgeable, trained provider
Dr. Minyon Rittgers-Easton is no longer accepting new patients. However, Dr. McKenzie Arnold, ARNP is now accepting new patients. She will begin seeing patients in clinic in November 2024.
Please contact us to schedule an appointment!
About Our Provider: Dr. Minyon Rittgers-Easton
From cradle to rocking chair Dr. Minyon Rittgers-Easton provides contemporary family medicine practices while using common sense experience as her guide. “Dr. Minyon” started her healthcare career as a nurse and she has maintained those characteristic nurturing traits in her medical practice. She is dedicated to providing multigenerational care with consideration for cultural differences as evidenced by her support of Amish patients within their community. Her private practice is conveniently located across the street from University of Iowa Downtown Medical Campus in Iowa City. Dr. Minyon believes in referring patients to the facility and provider that is able to attend to each patients needs most effectively. Referrals are most often sent to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Washington County Hospitals and Clinics, Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, and St. Lukes Cedar Rapids.
- Degree in Nursing from Marshalltown Community School of Nursing
- Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Iowa
- Nurse at Mercy Iowa City
- Medical Degree from the University of Iowa
- Residency at University of Iowa Family Medicine and Mercy Hospital Iowa City
- Mercy Clinic Physician (including Women’s Health OB/GYN focus)
- Providing medical care for the Amish in their own community
- Women’s Health
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Procedures
- Acute Care Diagnosis
- Gynecology
- Chronic Health Issues
- Pediatric and Adult Medicine
- Hypothyroidism
- Musculoskeletal
- Enjoys spending time with friends and family, including two adult children and two granddaughters and grandson as well as her parents (a retired nurse and retired farmer).
- Likes outdoor activities, including camping, boating, downhill skiing, and driving her motorcycle (Harley-Davidson).
- Has two Pomeranians named Jolie and Georgie, who enjoy walks, camping, and riding in the car.
Welcoming a New Provider:
Dr. McKenzie K. Arnold, ARNP.
We are privileged to have Dr. McKenzie K. Arnold, joining us at MRE Family Care Clinic as a family nurse practitioner.
Dr. Arnold graduated with honors from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner(FNP) from Mount Mercy University. Her Nursing background has given her the capacity to deliver treatment in a variety of settings including emergency medicine, hospice, oncology, orthopedic, and neurosurgery, palliative care. As a Board-Certified DNP in family practice she is committed to communicating with patients, families, and medical teams while delivering high-quality treatment. The knowledge, abilities, and attitudes of a DNP-prepared nurse will be applied to the complex health care problems that the heal care system is currently facing.
Dr. Minyon’s private practice location enables Dr. Arnold to introduce new, innovative opportunities to expand the clinic into aesthetic medicine by offering Botulinum Toxin-A and injectable filler procedures.
- Degree in DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC from Mount Mercy University
- Masters of Science in Nursing in Health Advocacy from Mount Mercy University
- Bachelors of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Iowa State University
- Nurse at Mercy Cedar Rapids
- Women’s Health
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Procedures
- Acute Care Diagnosis
- Gynecology
- Chronic Health Issues
- Pediatric and Adult Medicine
- Hypothyroidism
- Musculoskeletal
- Cosmetic Injections & Fillers
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Aesthetic Medical Training in Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Certified
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) Full Face and Neck Anatomy Training in Botulinum Toxin
- SkinViva Training Academy Dermal and Lip Filler
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Training Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Care Life Support (BCLS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certified (ENPC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified (TNCC)
Why MRE Family Care Clinic?
Dedication
Devotion to the physical and mental well-being of each patient—no matter the ailment or concern
Experience
Nearly three decades of thoughtful, evidence-based medical decision-making and patient care
Compassionate Care
Honest, supportive and empathetic care for the patient, the family, and the community
Advocacy
Based upon individual patient needs, we partner with trusted specialists and champion for you and the best patient outcomes
New Patients
Dr. McKenzie Arnold, ARNP is now enrolling new patients!
- Not accepting new patients with Medicaid (WellPoint, Molina, or Iowa Total Care).
- Requiring record review prior to acceptance.
For your convenience, you may download/print the forms below, fill them out in advance, and bring them with you to your first appointment. Please do not attempt to email or submit your paperwork electronically before your appointment.
Simply click on the icons below to open or download the file. Print and fill-in prior to your appointment.
Common Ailments
General check-ups, annual physicals
School and sports physicals
Cold/Flu symptoms (see below)
Seasonal allergies
Diabetes
Acute care diagnosis
Women’s health conditions
Reproductive health
Hypothyroidism
High blood pressure/hypertension
Respiratory issues (see below)
Depression or anxiety
Chronic health conditions
Arthritis
Skin disorders
Minor burn care
Urinary conditions
Medication review and refills
Immunizations (including flu shots)
We do our best to answer phones M-F 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. If we do not answer we are busy assisting another client. Pleaese leave message or wait a little bit and call back at a later time. Calls missed after 4pm, will be returned the next business day.
Contact Us:
We are located at 404 E. Bloomington Street in Iowa City at the cross streets of Bloomington and North Gilbert Street (across from the Mercy Iowa City Emergency Room and Ross’ Northside Service).
Free parking is available in the lot behind the building. If needed, additional parking is available along the street.
To schedule an appointment, please call 319.351.1483 (leave a message if after business hours), or use the form below and we will contact you to confirm a date and time. If this is a medical emergency, please dial 911.
This email is not monitored by clinical staff. If you have medical concerns please contact our office for scheduling or to discuss issues with medical staff.
MRE Family Care Clinic
404 E. Bloomington StreetIowa City, IA 52245
Office: 319.351.1483
Fax: 319.351.1027
Email: contact@mrefamilycare.com
Office Hours:
Mondays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Thursdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Fridays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm *acute care patient visits until noon only
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