MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is offering flu vaccinations at the Oskaloosa Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11 am – Noon during the blood pressure clinics. The regular vaccine or mist is $25. A high-dose vaccine is also available for those 65 years of age and older for $30. Medicare […]
A picture is worth a thousand words, and for Christian Opportunity Center person supported Mike Cossolotto, those words tell an incredible story. Mike is nonverbal, but for the past year and with the help of volunteer Tony Pearson, he has been telling his story through painting. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, Mike shared his story […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership joins the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) in a new effort focused on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among Iowa’s teens and pre-teens. “Approximately 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and around 14 million people become newly infected each year,” MHP Public Health Coordinator Patty […]
Dear Earthtalk: Are the California redwoods in danger because of the drought? — Jesse Pollman, Seattle, WA California is home to two of the three redwood tree species: coast redwoods and giant sequoias. The coast redwood is the Earth’s tallest tree, growing more than 360 feet tall, with a trunk that can extend to 24 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Are you living with diabetes and struggling with how to handle it? Mahaska Health Partnership is offering assistance through a free support group focused on managing symptoms and coping with diabetes care at home. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 30 million children and adults have diabetes, with close to 95% […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to announce the addition of Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Care Specialist Dr. Ravinder Agarwal, to its Medical Staff. Dr. Agarwal will be a visiting specialist, working alongside Melissa Lamb, ARNP-BC, allergy/pulmonology, who practices full time on the MHP campus. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Allergy and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Grief can be difficult to work through on your own. Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services is now offering two support groups for individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one. “Coffee and Conversation” will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 10:30 am in the Hospice […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Struggling with smoking and ready to kick the habit? Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a weekly Freedom from Smoking Class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 and concluding on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Freedom from Smoking is an educational series developed by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Family Practice Physician Valerie Bonnett, MD, recently joined the Mahaska Health Partnership Medical Group. Dr. Bonnett has a special interest in women’s health, particularly for women of reproductive through menopausal age. “A lot of changes occur for women during these years,” Dr. Bonnett said. “I practiced obstetrics for most of my 20-year […]
