MAHASKA COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and, in light of recent whooping cough outbreaks, Mahaska Health Partnership encourages you to get a pertussis vaccine. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is to get vaccinated. There are vaccines for infants, children, preteens, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – August is recognized as the month to focus on the health and safety of children’s eyes through simple preventative measures and education. While anyone can suffer eye damage, children are especially susceptible to UV damage because they usually tend to spend more time outdoors than adults. Protection from the sun can come […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of August as National Psoriasis Awareness Month, Mahaska Health Partnership sheds light on the most common autoimmune disease in the country. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs on the skin. It is caused by the accelerated growth of skin cells. The […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership Dietitian Lea Rice wants men to know what food they should be eating to maintain and boost their overall health. With the goal of heightening awareness of preventable health problems, MHP is encouraging men to make informed, conscious decisions about their diet, exercise and leisure activities. “As men age, they […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 through 7, Mahaska Health Partnership emphasizes the value of breastfeeding for mothers and children alike. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the globe to encourage breastfeeding as a means of improving the health of babies. Breastfeeding is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership wants to inform you of the causes, symptoms and treatments for migraines. According to the National Institutes of Health, a migraine is a very painful type of recurring headache that often causes nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. People who are prone to migraines describe the pain […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you have questions about Medicare, Mahaska Health Partnership has Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors available to assist you. SHIIP provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare insurance claims and other related issues. According to MHP […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Jill Konfrst, ARNP-C, to its medical staff. Konfrst will be the new primary care provider at MHP’s New Sharon Medical Center as Family Nurse Practitioner Melissa Lamb, ARNP-BC, transitions to the main MHP campus to work with Allergy/Pediatric Pulmonology […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In acknowledgement of Nursing Assistants Week, June 14 through 21, Mahaska Health Partnership would like to recognize the Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs) that are making healthcare personal at MHP. According to the Iowa Workforce Information Network, CNAs provide personal care, monitor and assess health status, and maintain a secure environment in which […]
PELLA — Central College has named Sunny Eighmy, a 1999 graduate, the director of college relations. Eighmy previously served as an assistant alumni director and, later, as alumni director at Central before her family relocated to Illinois two years ago. As director of college relations, Eighmy will manage executive communications and promotion. She will also […]
