MAHASKA COUNTY – March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow slowly over several years and usually develop in the form of […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Podiatrist Dr. Mark Beers said one of the most common complaints from his patients is heel pain, often diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. “Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning,” Dr. Beers, who has been a practicing podiatrist in Oskaloosa for more […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Nearly 24 million people in America suffer from an eating disorder. These disorders include anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Mahaska Health Partnership warns of the dangers of eating disorders during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 23 – March 1. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an eating disorder […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Monday, Feb. 3. Inpatients received a flower and card of thanks on their meal tray while outpatients and visitors were gifted MHP purple pens. “We know our patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare,” MHP Chief Nursing Officer Darlene Keuning […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the relentless cold weather upon us, aches, pains and illness become more prevalent. Massage therapy is a great way to relieve pain, reduce stress and stay healthy. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Massage Therapy is now offering extended hours until 7 pm every Monday and Tuesday. According to the American Massage Association, massage […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Herpes Zoster, otherwise known as the shingles virus, affects nearly one out of every three people in the United States. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to educate the public on the shingles virus and how to prevent and treat it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of Americans […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – An influenza-related death in a healthy Iowa child (0 to 17 years of age) has been reported by the Iowa Department of Public Health. IDPH has also been notified of several probable adult deaths related to influenza. Mahaska Health Partnership still has flu vaccines available for anyone who has not received one. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Many New Year’s resolutions include something about losing weight or getting in shape. The desire to lose weight plagues many individuals, and Mahaska Health Partnership Family Nurse Practitioner Eva Sietsema understands. “I developed gestational diabetes during my pregnancy which turned into type 2 diabetes,” Sietsema explained. “I tried every new diet under […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Colorectal cancer affects many Iowans 50 years and older. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to remind the public that starting at age 50, men and women of average risk for developing should get a colonoscopy every ten years. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a seven-week Freedom from Smoking Clinic beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8. Freedom from Smoking is a clinic offered by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to certified facilitator Kai Schwab, BA, RPSGT, each smoker who joins will develop an individual […]
