April 3, 2026
Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB/GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for moms-to-be and community members interested in pregnancy, fertility services, and family care.
Guests will have an opportunity to meet Mahaska Health Labor and Delivery Co-Medical Directors Dr. Taylar Swartz Summers and Dr. Garth Summers, as well as new Certified Midwives Katie Bowling and Scotlan Peterson. They will also have the opportunity to connect with pediatric specialist Dr. Holly Van de Voort, along with Family Medicine and OB physicians and members of the Maternity and Labor and Delivery care team.
Guests will be able to receive tours of Mahaska Health’s state-of-the-art Labor and Delivery Center, expert advice for pediatric care, lactation consultations, blood pressure assessments, dietitian-provided education, introduction to Mahaska Health’s professional newborn photographer, refreshments, giveaways, and more.
“The Baby Fair is a wonderful opportunity for patients to become more familiar with all of the amazing services we offer for our growing families,” shared Dr. Taylar Swartz Summers, Labor and Delivery Co-Medical Director. “They are able to meet providers and tour Labor and Delivery, so they feel more confident and comfortable when it comes time to bring their little one to the world. There is a plethora of educational information for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum cares so no matter where they are in their journey, there is something for everyone.”
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. To learn more or sign up for the event, visit mahaskahealth.org/baby-fair. To schedule an appointment with Mahaska Health OB-GYN or Family Medicine services, call 641-672-3360.
About Mahaska Health:
Mahaska Health is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, state-of-the-art facilities, and outstanding healthcare to Oskaloosa, surrounding communities, and the southeast Iowa region. With a caring and compassionate team of professionals, Mahaska Health is a physician and nurse-led hospital dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve with kindness and empathy serving patients from more than 35 counties, providing specialized care through collaboration, clinical expertise, and community-focused support.
