Bank Iowa Donates for Mammograms at Mahaska Health Partnership
Bank Iowa President Daryl Petty presents a breast cancer donation to MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke as staff look on.
MAHASKA COUNTY – Bank Iowa of Oskaloosa presented a donation to Mahaska Health Partnership Director of Radiology Julie Hartke on Friday, Nov. 20, to contribute to breast cancer awareness in Mahaska County.
“Many of our staff have had family members affected by cancer so we understand first-hand how debilitating the disease can be,” Bank Iowa Regional Marketing Director Vicki Jones shared. “As a community bank we work to support local causes as much as possible and enjoy partnering with MHP.”
The funds presented by Bank Iowa resulted from a jeans day they held in October. “Many local businesses held jeans days this year which really helped increase the amount raised for free mammograms in our community,” Hartke explained.
Businesses who hosted jeans days include Bank Iowa, Musco, Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa Community Schools and TruBank. “Thanks to such generous community partners, there is no reason anyone should go without a mammogram,” Hartke stressed.
“Early detection is the best protection and with our new advanced digital mammography system, we can capture clearer images faster with a third of the standard radiation dose.”
Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, is a non-profit health system accredited by the Joint Commission. It is guided by its mission to provide exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine with the humanity of compassionate care. For more information about how Mahaska Health Partnership is making healthcare personal, call 641.672.3240 or visit www.mahaskahealth.org.
