It’s been nice to be able to have a garden again this year. I enjoy watching things grow. And of course, we also enjoy the fresh produce just-for-the-picking in our backyard. Now it’s time to think about putting away some of our garden surplus for the winter months that lie ahead. Sometimes it’s hard to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a seven-week Freedom from Smoking Clinic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9. Freedom from Smoking is an educational series offered by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to Certified Facilitator Mary Burbank, RRT, RCP, each smoker who joins will develop an […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Hernias are a common ailment facing individuals of all ages and usually produce no symptoms. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to share the risk factors associated with hernias and ways to prevent and treat them. According to the National Institutes of Health, a hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or other […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Pregnancy is an exciting time in every woman’s life. However, Mahaska Health Partnership offers advice to keep mom and baby safe and healthy. Before becoming pregnant, it is beneficial to consult your primary care provider and address any health issues, including your family history. “It is important to review your health in […]
“What can I do with all of these eggs?” That may have been a question on the minds of many housewives in Early America and during the Great Depression of the 1930”s. During those years most people had chickens running freely in their yards. Besides keeping the bug population under control, the chickens created a […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – What kind of medical care would you like to receive if you were unable to express your wishes? Mahaska Health Partnership encourages people to convey their medical care requests ahead of time in advance directives. According to the Joint Commission, a healthcare accreditation agency to which Mahaska Health Partnership belongs, advance directives […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Monday, July 14, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on their campus. “There are many types of mental illnesses people might experience at some point in their lives,” MHP […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Stuttering, a disorder noted by disruptions in the typical rate and rhythm of speech, often begins in childhood and can last through a person’s lifetime in some cases. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs, symptoms and treatment options because early intervention can influence the long-term effects. According to the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Bones play a major role in the body. They provide support and protect vital organs, as well as store calcium and help keep muscles in place. Osteoporosis, a disease of the bone that increases the likelihood of fractures affects approximately 9 million Americans. Mahaska Health Partnership encourages bone health and wants to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – May is Stroke Awareness and High Blood Pressure Education month. Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiac Rehab Nurse Renee Edgar, RN, warns about the connection between high blood pressure and strokes. “Studies show that high blood pressure levels can contribute to an increase risk of stroke,” Edgar said. “According to the Iowa Department of […]
