Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards in recognition of their lifesaving response to a cardiac emergency at the Oskaloosa Public Library.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome three experienced providers to its Level IV trauma center Emergency Medicine team: Nicola Preston, DO, Bryce Hoffman, MD, and Jeffrey Sisul, ARNP, FNP-C.
Katlyn Bombei brings clinical experience across emergency medicine, family medicine, orthopedics, women’s health, pediatrics, cardiology, and surgical care. She is passionate about helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout every step of their surgical experience.
Through this technology, Mahaska Health providers can quickly consult with neurologists for patients experiencing neurological emergencies like suspected strokes, helping patients receive expert evaluation and treatment sooner, while reducing unnecessary transfers to larger medical centers. Neurologists can continue providing specialty consultation remotely throughout a patient’s hospitalization.
Mahaska Health Foundation invites the community to join the 15th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa.
Dr. Brown is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who provides Emergency Medicine care.
For the Staton family, 2026 Run in the Sun is more than a race. It’s a way to honor Jerry Staton’s legacy and give back to the Hospice Serenity House that cared for him and supported them throughout their experience.
Mahaska Health welcomes Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Kofi Osei, expanding advanced heart care with the hospital’s first pacemaker implantation and electrophysiology services.
May 21, 2026 Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa with an…
May 7, 2026 Mahaska Health welcomed U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on Wednesday, May 6, as part of Senator Grassley’s annual 99 county tour across Iowa, where he meets directly with physicians, nurses, leaders, and healthcare organizations to discuss important matters and opportunities in their communities. During the visit, Senator Grassley toured several Mahaska Health departments…
Kiara Schneider joins Medical Oncologist Dr. Kiron Nair in caring for patients at Mahaska Health’s Cancer Care and Infusion Center.
This event, part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, will take place on Tuesday, May 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa with an option to attend online.
Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP, to the Women’s Health team, expanding access to obstetric and women’s health care for patients across the region. Scotlan Peterson provides comprehensive obstetric and women’s health care, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and ongoing wellness. She earned her Master…
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. As a physician and nurse-led hospital, Mahaska Health is dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve with kindness and empathy.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Joseph Rowane, DO as its new fellowship-trained, board-certified Sleep Medicine specialist joining the team as Sleep Medicine Director. Dr. Rowane earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, after completing a Bachelor of Science at Gannon University…
Mahaska Health is pleased to announce the opening of its new Medical Weight Loss Clinic, which offers a physician and nurse-led approach to weight management focused on long-term health and personalized care.
Mahaska Health has been awarded more than $3.3 million through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program to support advanced imaging technology and provider recruitment serving rural communities across southeastern Iowa. We are grateful for Iowa HHS for their support of vital healthcare projects for Iowans.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in Otolaryngology and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Hanna Shively earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master…
Dr. Hamilton brings compassionate, expert care with specialized training in surgical obstetrics and a dedication to serving patients of all ages.
Dr. Hamilton brings compassionate, expert care with specialized training in surgical obstetrics and a dedication to serving patients of all ages.
Mahaska Health is expanding its comprehensive therapy offerings to include expert Speech Therapy, providing compassionate, individualized care for patients of all ages. Speech Therapy supports communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing, and is now available for both inpatient and outpatient care. This specialized service supports patients navigating developmental delays, neurological changes, stroke recovery, speech or voice disorders, and more.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Kelly Decious, OTR/L, as the new Assistant Director of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Every day, first responders keep our communities safe. May is First Responders Month. Thank you to all Emergency Medicine professionals for your strength and perseverance to always find the courage to help others.
Ryan brings over 25 years of experience as a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in cardiology and is dedicated to improving healthcare access in rural communities like Oskaloosa and the surrounding areas.
The Oncology Care Team at Mahaska Health hosts an annual event focused on raising awareness to reduce the number of cancer diagnoses in our community. This year, Mahaska Health partnered with William Penn University to provide students with important information on skin cancer prevention.
Mahaska Health is pleased to announce that Family Medicine Physicians Eric Miller, DO, FAAFP, and Sean M Crawford, DO are now offering Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) treatments, providing patients with a natural approach to wellness and pain relief.
Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the state-of-the-art 2025 Siemens X.Cite CT Scanner for patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region.
Mahaska Health welcomes Ashlyn Rosol, DNP, CRNA to the Anesthesiology Team.
Mahaska Health has partnered with the Veterans Benefits Administration and have partnered with TRICARE to ensure that Military Service Members and Veterans in Southeast Iowa have reliable access to high-quality healthcare.
Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Mollie Waller, DO, board-certified medicine practitioner, to the Family Medicine team where she will specialize in Family Medicine with a focus on Obstetrics.
Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the recent enhancements to the Serenity House Garden, made possible by the generosity of Bob and Roxanne Denner.
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Jay Blomme, MD, a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Physician who specializes in Pain Management to their esteemed team of healthcare providers.
Mahaska Health proudly welcomes Erica Blomme, MD, a board-certified Hospitalist, to its inpatient team. Dr. Blomme earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed her residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.
Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for a visit at Mahaska Health on Wednesday, October 16th.
Mahaska Health is excited to offer an opportunity for eligible Medicare Patients to participate in their Remote Home Monitoring Program.
Mahaska Health’s expert Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine team is honored to announce the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, next-generation robotic technology for knee replacement surgery, one of the most performed elective surgical procedures in the United States.
Mahaska Health announces the opening of its new on-site pharmacy, CareRx, providing convenient, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services to the community.
A recent study from the Iowa Hospital Association reported that in 2023 alone, Mahaska Health generated nearly a thousand jobs that contributed over $68 million in wages for Oskaloosa’s economy.
At Mahaska Health, we believe in celebrating the dedicated professionals who help us share our mission with our community. Today, we shine a spotlight on our talented in-house photographer, Morgan Van Wyk.
Mahaska Health proudly celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Cardiology Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22, 2024. This event marks a significant expansion of cardiac care services available to the Mahaska County community and Southeast Iowa Region.
Mahaska Health honored local First Responders at its Main Campus on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Mahaska Health partnered with the county to call attention to the dedication and selflessness of its 911 dispatchers, police department, sheriff’s office, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, emergency management, community emergency response team members, and volunteers.
Mahaska Health honored local First Responders at its Main Campus on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Mahaska Health partnered with the county to call attention to the dedication and selflessness of its 911 dispatchers, police department, sheriff’s office, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, emergency management, community emergency response team members, and volunteers.
Mahaska County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats joined Mahaska Health’s leaders, physicians, and nurses to recognize the new addition of services available to the community at Mahaska Health. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony commemorates the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to women’s health and wellness.
On April 21st, the 2024 Rural Maternal Health Innovation Summit provided an opportunity to convene six rural innovative rural obstetrics innovators, physicians, nurses, and government leaders to connect about improving Healthcare for women and babies in rural areas. Clinical leaders Dr. Trish Millner, Family Practice with Obstetrics, Erica Strunk, Obstetrics & Birthing Center Director along with Daris Rosencrance, CFO and Kevin DeRonde, CEO from Mahaska Health presented the positive benefits of teamwork, a patient-first culture, recruiting, quality initiatives and partnerships established to better serve rural communities with kindness and empathy.
Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa’s leading healthcare organization, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Pediatric provider Dr. Holly Van de Voort to its esteemed team of healthcare providers.
Mahaska Health is proud to announce that esteemed Cardiologist Dr. Pargulski will be joining its expanding cardiology team. He is now welcoming new patients.
Dr. Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, has been providing compassionate care at Mahaska Health for over 20 years. Mahaska Health is honored to recognize Dr. DeJong’s longstanding service and care to the community.
In honor of National Radiological Technology Week, Mahaska Health is delighted to announce we are expanding our Medical Imaging and Radiological services with our latest advancement in bone health monitoring – the DEXA scan.
Mahaska Health hosted Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Goldfinch Health to discuss the opioid epidemic and an evidence-based opioid reduction program. The new program, titled ERAS, stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and is designed to decrease the use of pain medications after surgery.
August 16th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health team members and community volunteers work together at the Southern Iowa fairgrounds on the second Monday of each month to lead the Food Bank of Iowa mobile food pantry. This initiative helps families in need of food assistance across the state of Iowa. As a Food Bank of…
August 4, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA- Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced the awardees of Iowa’s Centers of Excellence Program grant totaling more than $2.2 million in funding to support and improve health care delivery in rural Iowa. Centers of Excellence increase access to specialized multi-disciplinary care and…
July 19, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA – Mahaska Health is delighted to announce the addition of a new pain management office within the Oskaloosa Campus, dedicated to serving patients outside of the operating room. Through the services of Greg Kronenberg, CRNA, fellowship-trained pain management specialist, this expansion allows Mahaska Health to offer specialized relief for neck,…
July 7th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is thrilled to commemorate a decade of outstanding care and service provided by the Mahaska Health Durable Medical Equipment (DME) team. For the past 10 years, this dedicated team has been an invaluable resource in our community, offering essential sleep, mobility, and stability equipment that improves the health…
June 15th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mike Lang, Emergency Services Director at Mahaska Health, recently visited the Oskaloosa YMCA’s Day Camp. Mr. Lang gave the campers a tour of the Mahaska Health ambulance and led a discussion on helmet safety, seatbelt safety, how to call 9-1-1, and the importance of knowing your home address and phone…
November 5, 2020 Mahaska Health Emergency Services has added new video laryngoscopes to their ambulances and emergency department, thanks to a generous grant from the local Eddyville Cargill Cares Council. Video laryngoscopes are used to increase visualization and help improve the overall process of intubation. “The new laryngoscopes let paramedics better see what they are…
