Community: A group of people living in a defined geographic area, who are linked by social ties and engage in joint activities, such as work or recreation. Community Spread: Occurs where individuals have been infected with the virus in an area and cannot specifically identify the source fo the infection, or do not know how…
What is happening with COVID-19 testing in Iowa? More testing is becoming available each day through the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) and through private labs. Your health care provider will make the determination on whether you need a test, and can consult with public health if they have questions. Testing guidance is available here: http://shl.uiowa.edu/dcd/covid19.xml…
COVID-19 community spread confirmed in Iowa, state agencies take additional measures to limit spread and assist Iowans Community spread occurs when individuals have been infected with the virus in an area and cannot specifically identify the source of the infection, or do not know how or where they became infected. Due to the detection of…
MARCH 15, 2020 Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Kelley Dawley, DNP, ARNP to the team as a primary care provider. Kelley completed her Masters of Nursing Practice in Adult and Gerontology Primary Care from Allen College in Waterloo, IA in 2015. She went on to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Allen…
Mahaska Health is providing FREE colorectal cancer screening kits in March.
