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.
From first-time moms to experienced parents, the event welcomed all to meet the caring experts behind our trusted maternity services.
Mahaska Health welcomes Drew Lewis, DO, a fellowship trained, board-certified Pain Management Specialist to the Pain Management Team. Dr. Lewis brings his extensive background in medicine and education to offer care to patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region.
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.
In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart health screenings at its main campus in Oskaloosa, through door 4, on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, 8:00 am – 11:00 am. The event is beneficial for adults of all ages.
The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 8th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa, IA, featuring a drive-thru take out dinner from Catered 2 U, a gemstone pendant necklace raffle from Gardner-Collier Jewelry, and an online auction.
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.
This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. Women are invited to join an evening of fellowship, food, health information, and community.
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.
All are welcome to join in the fun at the Mahaska Health Run in the Sun, Saturday, August 3rd at the Statesmen Community Stadium!
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 is hosting an event at the Mahaska County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. Members from the community are invited to receive free services, learn about their health, and bring their tractors for an optional tractor ride around Oskaloosa.
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.
In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart-related health screenings at its main campus in Oskaloosa, through door 4, on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
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.
Join Mahaska Health experts for Women’s Health Night on October 17th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM for a night of education and community. Mahaska Health is excited to feature experts from our 75+ medical specialties, including women’s health, mammography, medical imaging, general surgery, surgical oncology, cancer care, ob-gyn, and family medicine.
September 26th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health’s Fall Health Fair brought the community together for an evening of wellness, expertise, and fun on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa. The health fair provided a valuable opportunity for the community to engage with the Mahaska Health team, known for their expert, compassionate care.…
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 21, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA – Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected to attend the event in support of Mahaska Health Serenity House. Dr. Zacharjasz, Hospice Medical Director…
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…
