Esther is a Licensed Massage Therapist who offers a wide variety of massage techniques, including stone massage. Esther enjoys helping her clients feel better, maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage their pain. As an Oskaloosa native who was born at Mahaska Health, she is honored to be treating patients in her home community. Specialty Massage…
Lea Rice RD, LDN, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Mahaska Health. Specialties Diabetes Education Medical Nutritional Therapy Board Status Commision on Dietetic Registration Education University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN To schedule with a Mahaska Health Specialist please call 641.672.3360
Shawn Richmond, MD, Family Medicine Medical Director, has been serving the Mahaska Health community in areas of primary care since 2000. Originally, from Ottumwa, he chose to practice at Mahaska Health in order to be close to family and because of the great atmosphere of the community. When caring for patients, his philosophy is to…
Dr. David North serves as the Medical Director for Geriatric and Skilled Nursing Care at Mahaska Health. He has provided compassionate care in the community for nearly 25 years, and has largely focused his career on providing care to the elderly population in Mahaska County. Dr. North and his colleague Lisa Nelson, ARNP, serve as…
Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, is passionate about her work with emergency medicine. She originally became a provider because she enjoys working with people and problem solving, and she continues to find joy while easing her patient’s fears and providing them with excellent healthcare. Deb approaches each patient as if they were her own family member, ensuring that they get the…
