The natural process of aging creates many opportunities for individuals they may not have had previously. In the light of retirement, there is suddenly more time to spend with your family and friends. Many who find themselves with this extra time use it to travel and see sights they have always wanted to see. In…
Each day, many families welcome their new baby into the world. These moments start a new journey for parents, one that is filled with both joy and uncertainty. Healthcare providers strive to walk alongside families, helping to answer questions that arise along the way. When your baby is born, they receive a newborn screening that…
Julie Lautenbach, PA-C, MPH Joins Mahaska Health Care Team August 28th, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Julie Lautenbach, PA-C, MPH back to the care team. After graduating from the Physician Assistant Program at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2003, Julie began her career at Mahaska Health as…
High Blood Pressure Getting You Down? We’re Here to Help! August 11, 2020 Reviewed by Dr. Mark Zacharjasz and Renee Edgar, RN According to the American Heart Association, roughly half of American adults live with high blood pressure. While common, it’s still important to keep high blood pressure in check. If left untreated, it can lead…
The Mahaska Health Foundation’s ‘Run in the Sun 9.5’ may have been all virtual this year, but that didn’t stop the fun, nor the community’s engagement and efforts to continue raising funds for the Hospice Serenity House. Funds raised from this annual event help support items that are needed at the house. Kim Stek, Serenity…
