In America, over 23 million people are in recovery from substance abuse. Each September, organizations purposed to support those in recovery raise awareness about the recovery process and “celebrate the gains made by those living in recovery,” as shared by SAMHSA. This year, the theme for National Recovery Month is Join the Voices for Recovery:…
Join Mahaska Health October 7th for the 10th Annual Healthiest State Walk! Each October, Mahaska Health challenges their team members to take part in the Healthiest State Annual Walk. This year, the challenge is being extended to the whole community to take part in the Healthiest State 10th Annual Walk on October 7th. The Healthiest…
Light the Night September 17, 2020 The Mahaska Health Foundation is excited to announce the first annual “Light the Night” event, featuring a display of the campus Christmas tree. Each year, this event will spotlight a specific cause, and this year highlights those who have battled cancer. We encourage you to drive by on Monday,…
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…
August 7, 2020 Mike Lang Named Emergency Services Director Mahaska Health is proud to introduce Mike Lang, RN, Paramedic as the Emergency Services Director. Lang began his journey in the medical field in 2009 when he decided to go back to school to obtain a Paramedic degree. He worked full time as an EMT while…
Jana Galbreath, ARNP, FNPc-DNP Joins Mahaska Health Primary Care Team July 16th, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Jana Galbreath, ARNP, FNPc-DNP to the Primary Care team. Jana began her career as a nurse in 2004, and since then earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa…
Mahaska Health Welcomes New Birthing Center Assistant Director Erica Strunk, RN has been chosen to serve as the Mahaska Health Birthing Center Assistant Director. For many, Erica will be a familiar face as she worked as a nurse in the Birthing Center prior to beginning her new position in May. Erica grew up in Eddyville…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Matthew Fjeld, MSN, CRNA July 15th, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Matthew Fjeld, CRNA to the team. Matthew grew up in Lake Mills, Iowa and earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at South Dakota State University in 2006. He began his nursing career at…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Education Coordinator July 15, 2020 Mahaska Health is excited to reintroduce Michelle Williams as Mahaska Health’s new Education Coordinator. She began this position in June, however she has been working at Mahaska Health since 2012 as a Registered Nurse in Surgical Services. Patients may have seen her working in pre- and post-operation…
Leah VanLoon, ARNP | New Primary Care Provider July 6, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah VanLoon, ARNP as a new Walk-In and Primary Care provider. Leah is from the Eddyville area and joins Mahaska Health with 16 years of prior nursing experience, most recently serving as a Nursing…
