Beacon, Iowa – This small town, like many others throughout Iowa, is struggling to stay viable. So when two locals, husband and wife Terry & Becky Anderson, decided to open a convenience store in the middle of town, everyone took notice. The last place in town was a chain store that pulled out more than […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Through demonstration of compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, the entities of Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP), have again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. MHP voluntarily takes part in the accreditation process every three years to assure the care the health system is providing […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership staff renewed their commitment to making healthcare personal for patients as they celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Monday, Feb. 4. Inpatients received a flower and card of thanks from MHP CEO Jay Christensen with their noon meal and visitors were gifted MHP purple pens. Shown in the photo: […]
Bargains for all and Donations to the Needy For the two previous years, Mahaska County Outreach had no profit from the Thrift Store they operate at 114 North 1st Street in Oskaloosa. But since a a store overhaul, lowering prices, and new management this past fall, the 501c3 charity is now better able to give […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Retired Chief Judge James Q. Blomgren has begun private practice in the Crookham-Johnson Law Office on the south side of the square in downtown Oskaloosa. He retired from the bench December 6, 2012 after having served as a District Court Judge since 1998 and as Chief Judge of Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership laboratory has been recognized by the College of American Pathologists for commitment to safeguarding patient care and achievement of the highest standards in laboratory medicine. After an inspection by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), MHP’s laboratory has again been certified as a CAP accredited laboratory. This means […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – At the 2012 What’s Right in Healthcare Conference in October, Mahaska Health Partnership was honored with an Excellence in Patient Care Award for showing the most improvement in overall patient experience. To ensure that MHP is always striving to provide the best care possible, the healthcare organization uses surveys and assessments to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – This time of year means many things, but one of the most universal is the availability of treats, homemade meals and seasonal goodies. Unfortunately, holiday foods can be hard on your gallbladder, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the symptoms and treatments for gallbladder issues. According to the National Library […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Foot and nail care is an important part of any person’s hygiene regimen, and Mahaska Health Partnership has resources available to help you maintain healthy feet. The feet experience more wear and tear in a lifetime than any other body part, so it’s important not to neglect foot care. Ignoring a foot […]
Grinnell, Iowa – On Monday, November 19, 2012, Brownells CEO Pete Brownell (left) and Chairman Frank Brownell (right) were joined by other staff in what was a Grinnell, IA, cornfield near Interstate 80 to celebrate the ceremonial “first dig,” marking the official groundbreaking of their new warehouse expansion and office facility. Slated to open in […]
