MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Adult Nurse Practitioner Megan Childers urges the public to vaccinate for human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for 70% of all cervical cancer diagnoses. “At least half of sexually active Americans will contract HPV in their life time,” Childers said. “As many as 10 million people, age 15 to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of National Public Health Week, April 1 through 7, Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is raising awareness about improving our nation’s health and safety. The mission of MHP Public Health Services is to promote, preserve and protect the health and environmental well-being of all Mahaska County Residents. As the primary […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When it comes time to select a hospice organization for you or a loved one, there may be many options to choose from. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know that there are important questions to ask when going through this process. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, there […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The desire to lose weight is one that plagues many people. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Family Nurse Practitioner Eva Sietsema said she was one of them. “I developed gestational diabetes during my pregnancy which turned into type 2 diabetes,” Sietsema explained. “I tried every new diet and experienced years of yo-yo weight loss.” […]
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 to help detect polyps early. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Endometriosis Awareness takes place internationally during the month of March and Mahaska Health Partnership encourages you learn more about this seemingly “invisible” disease that effects over 175 million women worldwide. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), endometriosis is an often painful disorder which is characterized by […]
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 “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” and encourages people to personalize […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – During March, Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits that can be completed in the privacy of your own home and mailed back in for laboratory testing. Colorectal Cancer is a cancer that develops in the colon or rectum, which are part of the digestive system. According to the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’re interested in learning how to improve your heart health, this workshop is for you! Whether you’ve been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF), struggled with heart disease or other cardiac events, sign up today! This free workshop, will benefit anyone interested in improving their heart health, including those affected by […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Do you suffer with painful wounds that won’t heal, loss of bladder or bowel control, or issues with your ostomy? Mahaska Health Partnership’s Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse, Cindy Donohue, is trained to handle these sensitive health issues with care, counseling and support. According to the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, […]
