MAHASKA COUNTY – March 16 – 22 is National Poison Prevention Week. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there are 10,830 calls to poison centers every day. Mahaska Health Partnership warns about the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines and chemicals and how to keep children safe. National Poison Prevention Week was established […]
While the Lacey Recreation Complex fields are hidden under patches of snow this March, the Lacey Pond entertained a few visitors on Friday afternoon. Oskaloosa brothers, Alex and Luke Grubbs, took advantage of the day off from school by ice fishing at the Lacey Pond. Luke stated, “With about 16 inches of ice we are […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – According to the National Institutes of Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) takes the lives of an estimated 120,000 individuals in the US each year. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know how to reduce your risk and available treatment options. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that COPD is a […]
Here are some cake recipes that you won’t find in any modern cookbook. For those who like the adventure of trying “something new” these might interest you. I’ve not made them myself, but then I might try at least one of them. My goal is to present these recipes as “relics of the past”. I […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – March is National Nutrition Month and Mahaska Health Partnership is challenging you to create an environment where healthy food is always within your family’s reach. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” which teaches people how to […]
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 […]
