
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership laboratory has been recognized by the College of American Pathologists for commitment to safeguarding patient care and achievement of the highest standards in laboratory medicine. After an inspection by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), MHP’s laboratory has again been certified as a CAP accredited laboratory. This means […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – At the 2012 What’s Right in Healthcare Conference in October, Mahaska Health Partnership was honored with an Excellence in Patient Care Award for showing the most improvement in overall patient experience. To ensure that MHP is always striving to provide the best care possible, the healthcare organization uses surveys and assessments to […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – This time of year means many things, but one of the most universal is the availability of treats, homemade meals and seasonal goodies. Unfortunately, holiday foods can be hard on your gallbladder, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the symptoms and treatments for gallbladder issues. According to the National Library […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Foot and nail care is an important part of any person’s hygiene regimen, and Mahaska Health Partnership has resources available to help you maintain healthy feet. The feet experience more wear and tear in a lifetime than any other body part, so it’s important not to neglect foot care. Ignoring a foot […]

Grinnell, Iowa – On Monday, November 19, 2012, Brownells CEO Pete Brownell (left) and Chairman Frank Brownell (right) were joined by other staff in what was a Grinnell, IA, cornfield near Interstate 80 to celebrate the ceremonial “first dig,” marking the official groundbreaking of their new warehouse expansion and office facility. Slated to open in […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C. CPAs, have released an audit report on Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa, Iowa. According to Chris Nelson, audit partner, MHP’s revenues totaled $39,319,500 for fiscal year 2012, which runs from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. This is a 5.2 percent increase from the prior […]

Des Moines – Nov. 12, 2012 — The Iowa Innovation Corporation was the recipient of the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) 2012 award for Best Approach for Technology-Based Economic Development. The award was presented October 16 during NASVF’s 19th Annual Conference in Cleveland, attended by more than 200 local, regional and national […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership and the physicians and providers of Family Medical Center work closely together with the common goal of improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. It is with great excitement that they join together to announce a hospitalist program, to begin Jan. 1, 2013. According to MHP […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Since the first Lung Cancer Awareness day in 1995, the lung cancer movement has grown from a single day to an entire month of awareness activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Fortunately, the number of deaths from lung […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – November is National Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Mahaska Health Partnership reminds the public that there are many care options available through MHP Home Health and Hospice Services. “There are many home health services and hospice services available in our region, but MHP Home Health and Hospice Services is […]