MaKenzie Branderhorst, OTD, OTR/L, CLT has always desired to help people through teaching and grace. She accomplishes both teaching and healthcare in her role at Mahaska Health’s physical and occupational health department. A native of Pella, joined Mahaska Health in January 2022 and is putting her long-time desire to help people into action. “From an…
Sarah DeWaard said her father was a great influence on her entering the healthcare field. The Burlington native lives an active lifestyle and desires the same for her patients. It is that passion that brought DeWaard to Mahaska Health as a physical therapy assistant. “My dad is a physician who influenced me towards the healthcare…
Helping someone make their way back from illness, injury or accident plays right into physical therapy assistant Kaitlyn Letzring’s hand. She is dedicated to providing care to patients at Mahaska Health’s physical and occupational therapy department. “I’ve always wanted to end up in a profession that would allow me to help others,” said Letzring. “Working…
