MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 through 7, Mahaska Health Partnership emphasizes the value of breastfeeding for mothers and children alike. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the globe to encourage breastfeeding as a means of improving the health of babies. Breastfeeding is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership wants to inform you of the causes, symptoms and treatments for migraines. According to the National Institutes of Health, a migraine is a very painful type of recurring headache that often causes nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. People who are prone to migraines describe the pain […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you have questions about Medicare, Mahaska Health Partnership has Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors available to assist you. SHIIP provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare insurance claims and other related issues. According to MHP […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Jill Konfrst, ARNP-C, to its medical staff. Konfrst will be the new primary care provider at MHP’s New Sharon Medical Center as Family Nurse Practitioner Melissa Lamb, ARNP-BC, transitions to the main MHP campus to work with Allergy/Pediatric Pulmonology […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In acknowledgement of Nursing Assistants Week, June 14 through 21, Mahaska Health Partnership would like to recognize the Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs) that are making healthcare personal at MHP. According to the Iowa Workforce Information Network, CNAs provide personal care, monitor and assess health status, and maintain a secure environment in which […]
PELLA — Central College has named Sunny Eighmy, a 1999 graduate, the director of college relations. Eighmy previously served as an assistant alumni director and, later, as alumni director at Central before her family relocated to Illinois two years ago. As director of college relations, Eighmy will manage executive communications and promotion. She will also […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership has purchased translation equipment designed to help eliminate communication barriers in healthcare. “In healthcare, it is essential that we maintain clear communication with our patients,” explained Utilization Review Nurse Laura Doscher. “This includes patient education, medication instruction and ensuring they understand their diagnosis.” According to Speech Gear, the company that […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – School just got out but don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your child’s physical exam for participation in school athletics. “Many schools require at least a sports physical,” Mahaska Health Partnership Pediatrician John O’Brien, MD explained. “At MHP, we recommend a complete physical each year but also offer sports physicals. […]
Mahaska County – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded three $500 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. According to MHP CEO Jay Christensen, scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended high school in Mahaska County and be accepted to an accredited school leading […]
Oskaloosa – May 23, 2012 Meghan Slay, YMCA Gymnastics Director and coach for over 20 years, has always dreamed of becoming a gym owner which offered programming that focused on the transformation of lives through gymnastics. That dream will soon become a reality thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Mahaska County YMCA and Slay’s […]
