Oskaloosa, Iowa – “Nutrition In A Pinch” is the work of area nutrition advocate and occasional Oskaloosa News contributor Ann Smith. Smith is working towards her degree in Health Science with a minor in Nutrition, which she will accomplish this coming February. Along the way, Smith has been a religious blogger, sharing nutrition and healthy […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In honor of National Infection Prevention Week, October 20-26, Mahaska Health Partnership is focusing on its new Inpatient Services and all the ways patient rooms have been enhanced to improve patient safety. According to Kimberly Rutledge, RN, BSN, MHA, MPH, Mahaska Health Partnership’s Infection Control Coordinator, minimizing the risk of hospital-acquired infections […]
The Iowa State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahaska County are hosting a Laura DeCook, Naturalist for the Mahaska County Conservation Board, will be presenting about “Monarchs in Migration” beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. Her talk will lead us through the life cycle of the monarch buttery and its migration to Central […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Have you been experiencing breathing problems? There is a chance that your lungs are not functioning at normal levels. In honor of National Respiratory Care Week October 20-26, Mahaska Health Partnership is focusing on lung health and pulmonary rehabilitation services offered on our campus. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is looking for youngsters to enter Main Street’s Young Ambassador Contest. OACDG is seeking area three-year-old through kindergarten-age boys and girls for this contest. Young Ambassadors will ride in the Clow train in the Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade. Entries for candidates will be accepted through Friday, October 25th; so […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – There is still time to register for Mahaska Health Partnership’s Free Women’s Breast Health Night on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa. “We hope to have a large turnout for this event, as it will be very beneficial for women of […]
3rd Annual Ten Pin Turkey Roll The Christian Opportunity Center and Imagine the Possibilities would like to invite you to be part of the Third Annual Ten Pin Turkey Roll. This event is to help promote awareness for people in our community with disabilities. This event will take place Friday, November 22nd from 6:30 pm […]
The Mahaska County Outreach Thrift Store, located at 114 N First St. in Oskaloosa, recently presented a $461.55 check to the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House. According to Mahaska County Outreach Store Manager Alice Moore, the donation was proceeds from the Thrift Store’s September Sack Sale. Shown at the check presentation are, from left: […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – To assist Mahaska County residents with Medicare Open Enrollment for Part D drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans, Mahaska Health Partnership will host a free, two-day Open Enrollment Event on Oct. 28 and 29 in the Education Centers, entrance #2. According to MHP Volunteer Coordinator Kim Langfitt, MHP will have three Senior […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library invite the public to an open house Tea Time in the Library’s Reading Garden. Special guest, Master Gardner Suzette Striegel will give a presentation on winterizing gardens. The Tea Time will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. Striegel’s program will begin […]
