Hearing loss is the 3rd most common Health problem in the U.S. Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. As part of Better Hearing Month, Mahaska Hearing Aid Center and Mayor David Krutzfeldt, have partnered to sign a proclamation to encourage the community to be more aware of their hearing health and to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has been named a 2014 HOSPICE HONORS™ recipient, a prestigious award recognizing hospices providing the best patient care as rated by the patient’s caregiver. HOSPICE HONORS™ is an annual award that recognizes the top 100 agencies that continually provide the highest level of patient satisfaction. The award is given […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –According to Centers for Disease Control, diabetes is a disease that affects over 25 million Americans. There are a variety of treatment options, and Mahaska Health Partnership recently began working with patients using an artificial pancreas system. The artificial pancreas system automates the insulin delivery system for people with diabetes. It monitors insulin […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership continues to bring innovative technology to our community. The latest addition is a new computed tomography (CT) scan system. The Siemens SOMATOM Perspective CT was recently installed in Radiology, replacing an existing 6-slice CT machine. It incorporates the latest 64-slice acquisition technology for ultra-high resolution 3-D images. The technology […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the last chance to enroll for 2014 coverage being March 31, Mahaska Health Partnership wants to remind the public they have staff available to answer questions and assist in registering for insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace. According to MHP Director of Patient Accounts Joyce Vonk getting health insurance before March […]
DES MOINES – Mahaska Health Partnership generates 374 jobs that add $29,739,467 to Mahaska County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. In addition, MHP employees by themselves spend $6,547,609 on retail sales and contribute $392,857 in state sales tax revenue. “As an organization, we understand out impact on the local […]
by Shelly Spaur Oskaloosa, Iowa – As it continues to snow outside and Oskaloosa continues to have many days with below zero temperatures, Iowa greenhouses are beginning to fire up for spring planting season. Beginning February 1, 2014, Stam Greenhouse officially opened for the season. Early season hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. […]
Iowa City, Iowa –MidWestOne Bank is strengthening local communities with their new Onederful Giving campaign. Each month in 2014, MidWestOne Bank is inviting community members to enter online and within all MidWestOne Bank locations for a drawing to win $250 to a charity of their choosing. Entries will be accepted for one week each month. […]
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 […]
The music you hear during the day while you are strolling in the square has been a nice addition to downtown Oskaloosa. The music has been brought to you by Edward Jones of Oskaloosa. The four Financial Advisors for Edward Jones are Alan Fender, Jennifer Main, Austin Norris and Michael Busch. Edward Jones is sponsoring […]
