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Free Community Cholesterol Screening Event at Mahaska Health

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.

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Mahaska Health proudly welcomes Erica Blomme, MD

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.

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Mahaska Health Awarded Education Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Program

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.

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Mahaska Health Hosts Annual ‘First Responders Day’ Celebration

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.

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Mahaska Health Joins Physicians and Leaders at 2024 Rural Maternity Care Innovations Summit

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.

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Free Community Cholesterol Screening Event at Mahaska Health

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.

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Mahaska Health Hosts Annual Women’s Health Night

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.

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Mahaska Health’s Community Fall Health Fair

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.…

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Mahaska Health facilitates Mobile Food Pantry in Oskaloosa

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…

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Mahaska Health Celebrates 12th Annual Run in the Sun

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…

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Mahaska Health Opens Newly Renovated Pain Management Office

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,…

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Mahaska Health Durable Medical Equipment Team Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

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…

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