MAHASKA COUNTY – During January, Mahaska Health Partnership is recognizing Cervical Health Awareness Month. Women are encouraged to take precautionary action to detect and treat cervical issues before they become life threatening. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States each year. Fortunately, […]
Jan 14 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – A common diagnoses for many men and women over the age of 40 is diverticulitis, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs and symptoms of this sometimes painful condition. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, diverticulitis occurs when pouches on the inner lining of your intestines become […]
Dec 12 2012 | Posted in
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Hi everybody! I hope you had a safe & happy Thanksgiving day. Every day should be a day to give thanks to our Heavenly Father who showers us with so many blessings, for which I am very grateful. Today I will show you some interesting ways to cook the lowly potato. It is a vegetable […]
Dec 7 2012 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – November is American Diabetes Month and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the threat diabetes has to the nation and the world. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are on the track […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Keota, Iowa – Some people, for various reasons, like to make their own sausage. There are many kinds to choose from and many ways to make it. The recipes I present today came from Mom except for the “Salami” recipe, which I have had for years. I include it because I have liked it and […]
Oct 23 2012 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs and symptoms of concussions and how to react, as they can occur in any sport or recreational activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to […]
Oct 17 2012 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership will again be assisting women by offering free digital mammograms to those with a financial need. Funding provided, in part, through a grant from the Southeast Iowa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the cure. “Every woman should have the opportunity to have this life-saving exam,” MHP Director of […]
What a hot, dry summer we have had! Much of my garden vegetables did not fare too well, but my concord grapes thrived! I heard somewhere that grapes love hot, dry weather. Anyway the vines were loaded with clusters of beautiful purple grapes. Needless to say, I have been canning grapes. I looked to see […]
Sep 28 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the past twelve months, the Oskaloosa Indoor Sports Complex (OISC) has been without a home. And the youth of Oskaloosa and surrounding communities have greatly missed having an indoor practice facility for baseball and softball. But that is all about to change! On October 1, OISC will open its doors once […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’re interested in having a healthier heart, this workshop is for you! If you’ve been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) or struggled with heart disease or other cardiac events, sign up today! The workshop, being offered on MHP’s campus Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9am to Noon, will benefit anyone interested […]
