MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month of March. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow slowly over several years and usually begin to develop in the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is a key ingredient in overall health and bone strength. However, many people do not get enough of the daily recommended vitamin D, especially women. Mahaska Health Partnership Family Practice Physician Valerie Bonnett, MD, has done extensive research on vitamin D and stresses the importance […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The wonderful feeling of welcoming a new baby can sometimes be overshadowed by a whirlwind of hormones, emotions and lack of sleep. While it’s perfectly normal to have these feelings, sometimes more serious conditions can develop, such as postpartum depression. Mahaska Health Partnership encourages new moms and their loved ones to recognize […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Lead is a metal found naturally in the environment and some household products. While small amounts of exposure are usually harmless to adults, it can cause a variety of health complications for young children. Mahaska Health Partnership stresses the importance of lead testing for children. “With the recent crisis developing in Flint, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Friday, Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day, a day when the American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red and bring awareness to cardiovascular disease and its effect on women. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease and stroke are responsible for 1 in 3 deaths among women each […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Feb. 19, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. “There are many types of mental health symptoms people might experience at some point in their […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Do you find yourself feeling a little more blue or sluggish during the winter months? Do these feelings usually go away when spring comes? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Mahaska Health Partnership suggests ways to combat winter blues and when to seek additional help. Though SAD can hit […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Does your child struggle with having conversations, fidgeting or finishing projects? Is reading, writing or math a struggle? These behaviors and challenges could be signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Mahaska Health Partnership Pediatrician and ADHD Expert John O’Brien, MD, offers tips on identifying symptoms in your child and ways to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY– Mahaska Health Partnership wishes our patients and their families a wonderful holiday season. To ensure we are meeting the healthcare needs of our community while giving providers and staff time with their families, MHP’s holiday hours are listed below. In addition, expanded Walk-In services will also be offered in the Medical Group. For […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the holidays upon us, many people will be travelling and visiting friends and family. Exposure to a wide variety of people is often how viruses quickly spread. Mahaska Health Partnership Family Practice Physician Eric Miller, DO, offers some tips to stay healthy during this busy time of year. “The germs on […]
