March 23, 2020 — Mahaska Health is asking the community for their assistance in combating the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Any individuals, businesses, or organizations who have extra PPE supplies (masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, etc.) willing to donate supplies should contact pr@mahaskahealth.org. Alternatively, community members can lend their talents in sewing, making and…
March 27, 2020 Mahaska County — A second case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Mahaska County. According to the Mahaska County Public Health, the individual is between the ages of 41 and 60 years of age. This case did not require hospitalization the individual is self-isolating at home. A Mahaska…
March 25, 2020 – Testing reported to the Iowa Department of Public Health has indicated one positive case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Mahaska County, Iowa resident. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual was an adult aged 61-80 years who is believed to have contracted the virus…
COVID-19 is circulating in Iowa communities and many more Iowans are likely to become ill in the coming weeks. This guidance describes isolation recommendations for ill and well essential services personnel, as well as all Iowans. Essential Services Personnel includes the following categories: Healthcare providers Law enforcement Fire & EMS personnel Long Term Care…
UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2020 Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all patients and visitors entering Mahaska Health facilities will need to participate in an in-car screening. After the screening, patients and visitors will be directed to the correct entrance. MARCH 17, 2020 In an effort to further protect our team members and patients, effective Tuesday,…
