Iowa Innovation Gateway, its partners and the Iowa Department of Economic Development are hosting Risk and Rewards, an Exporting Conference November 2, 2012 from 8am-1:30pm at The Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn, Iowa. Participants will hear from Michael Flaherty, Canadian Trade Minister and FBI Agents who will address economic espionage and safe guarding […]
Week 1 football is in the books! How did you do? Click here to see the results: http://www.mysideline.com/u/17590/custom/currentstandings.htm Congratulations to ‘Emptynest2012’ for winning week 1 and the C1st Credit Union $25 Gift Card. ** Don’t forget to click on ‘Enter Your Picks’ for week 2… new this week are games featuring our local and state […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership made its social media presence known as the health system unveiled its new Facebook site to the public. There are currently over 400 million people using Facebook across the globe and MHP officials said they plan to use their new social media presence to provide a sense of community […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – One in four American adults will have a mental health problem in a year. Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services is offering Mental Health First Aid training September 20 and 21 from 9 am to 4 pm. “This Mental Health First Aid training is a great opportunity for our community,” MHP Behavioral […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Speech Therapist Kim Swarts said one of the most common diagnoses she sees is aphasia; a condition that occurs after stroke or brain injury and affects a person’s ability to communicate. “Aphasia is a language impairment resulting from damage to the brain and which can affect speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills,” […]
Local Sports Pick 10 Contest! Click HERE to Play! Have some fun this fall picking who you think will win weekly local High School and College football games. Compete with your friends for your chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card from Community 1st Credit Union! We will also keep tabs for a season-long […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and, in light of recent whooping cough outbreaks, Mahaska Health Partnership encourages you to get a pertussis vaccine. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is to get vaccinated. There are vaccines for infants, children, preteens, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – August is recognized as the month to focus on the health and safety of children’s eyes through simple preventative measures and education. While anyone can suffer eye damage, children are especially susceptible to UV damage because they usually tend to spend more time outdoors than adults. Protection from the sun can come […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of August as National Psoriasis Awareness Month, Mahaska Health Partnership sheds light on the most common autoimmune disease in the country. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs on the skin. It is caused by the accelerated growth of skin cells. The […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership Dietitian Lea Rice wants men to know what food they should be eating to maintain and boost their overall health. With the goal of heightening awareness of preventable health problems, MHP is encouraging men to make informed, conscious decisions about their diet, exercise and leisure activities. “As men age, they […]
