Expert Care. Focused on Kids.

Two Specialists. One Commitment. Your Child’s Health Comes First.

When it comes to your child’s health, every parent wants the same thing: trusted care that’s close to home.

For too long, many families across southern Iowa have had to travel long distances for specialty appointments while also juggling routine checkups, sick visits, school schedules, and work. At Decatur County Hospital, we’re changing that by bringing comprehensive pediatric care together under one roof.

Today, families have access to both everyday pediatric healthcare and specialized pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) services without leaving the region. Through the partnership of pediatric provider Terri Sitzman, MSN, ARNP, and board-certified ENT specialist Dr. Austin Bancroft, DO, children can receive coordinated care from infancy through the teenage years, all close to home.

Caring for Every Stage of Childhood

Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, preparing for kindergarten, or helping your teenager stay healthy, Terri Sitzman provides compassionate, family-centered pediatric care focused on keeping children healthy as they grow.

Services include:

• Well-child visits
• Annual physicals
• Immunizations
• Growth and developmental monitoring
• Management of common childhood illnesses
• School and sports physicals
• Behavioral and developmental support
• Same-day care through the Pediatric Walk-In Sick Clinic for many common childhood illnesses

Her philosophy is simple: every family deserves to feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

When Your Child Needs a Specialist

Some childhood health concerns require more than routine care. Recurring ear infections, enlarged tonsils, hearing concerns, chronic nasal congestion, sleep-disordered breathing, or frequent sore throats can affect a child’s comfort, learning, and overall quality of life.

That’s where Dr. Austin Bancroft provides specialized expertise.

As a board-certified Ear, Nose & Throat specialist, Dr. Bancroft evaluates and treats a wide range of pediatric ENT conditions and performs surgical procedures when needed. His goal is to make advanced specialty care accessible to families throughout southern Iowa so children can receive expert treatment without the burden of traveling hours from home.

Better Together

One of the greatest advantages for families is the connection between primary pediatric care and pediatric specialty care.

If a child develops recurring ear infections, enlarged tonsils, chronic sinus issues, hearing concerns, or another condition requiring an ENT evaluation, care can be coordinated locally between providers who share the same commitment to your child’s health.

That means:

• Less time spent traveling
• Faster access to specialty care
• Better communication between providers
• More convenient appointments for busy families
• Care delivered closer to the people who know your child best

Healthcare That Keeps Families Close to Home

At Decatur County Hospital, we believe children deserve access to exceptional healthcare no matter where they live. By combining comprehensive pediatric care with advanced pediatric ENT services, we’re making it easier for families across southern Iowa to receive the care they need without sacrificing quality or convenience.

Because your child’s health shouldn’t depend on how far you’re willing to drive.

To schedule an appointment with Pediatrics or ENT, call Decatur County Hospital at 641-446-2285.