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Mahaska Health Welcomes Kerri Boender as Director of Inpatient Services July 23, 2020 Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Kerri Boender, RN as the new Director of Inpatient Services and Birthing Center. Boender has over 25 years of nursing experience and has been recognized as a 100 Great Iowa Nurse Honoree.  Prior to Mahaska Health,…

Virtual care allows you to receive medical attention without leaving the comfort of your home. Simply use the video camera on your laptop, tablet or smartphone for a face-to-face consultation. Virtual Appointments provide treatment for many acute and chronic conditions like: Allergies Arthritis Pain Asthma Bronchitis Colds & Flu Migraines & Headaches Depression Anxiety Ear…

OFFICIAL RELEASE FROM MAHASKA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH APRIL 20, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard is a powerful tool to help Iowans understand the state of COVID-19 in their county and region. The COVID-19 Dashboard can be found online at https://coronavirus.iowa.gov.   The State of Iowa has divided the state into regions…

Over 50 million people in the United States have a sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. A night of poor sleep does not just cause drowsiness it can also negatively impact your health. Here are five ways to improve your sleep.

Did you wake up feeling sick? Are you experiencing an unexpected injury? Mahaska Health has you covered. We understand that you can’t always plan ahead for a health concern. That is why we are now offering same-day appointments for family practice providers Appointments are filled on a first come, first serve basis and are now…

Breathing is one of the vital, yet involuntary, actions our bodies do each day. It is something done so regularly that we often do not notice it unless there is a problem. For about 200,000 individuals, breathing is something that becomes a conscious effort for them. September is National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, and below…

With a new little one, the tests, forms and information are abundant. Family Practice with Obstetrics Physician Dr. Shawn Richmond knows this all too well!

Each day, many families welcome their new baby into the world. These moments start a new journey for parents, one that is filled with both joy and uncertainty. Healthcare providers strive to walk alongside families, helping to answer questions that arise along the way. When your baby is born, they receive a newborn screening that…

Saturday, June 26th 2021! We hope you join us for our Mahaska Health Men’s Health Event & Tractor Ride! Mahaska County Fairgrounds 8:30AM – 10AM Health Event 10AM – 11:30AM Tractor Ride Complete cholesterol tests & blood pressure checks. Pre-register today! Call us at 641.672.3361 We hope to see you there! June is Men’s Health…

Welcome to the Mahaska Health Family Practice and OB Clinic! Our Mahaska Health Family is growing! Our four new Family Practice and OB doctors are welcoming new patients at our new clinic here at Mahaska Health! We are excited to announce the addition of Family Practice and OB doctors, Dr. Trish Millner, Dr. Preston Sereg,…

  APRIL 15, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Rachel Hinkle, PA-C to the general surgery team. Rachel will serve alongside Mahaska Health CMO and general surgeon, Dr. Timothy Breon. In 2018, Rachel earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marietta College in Ohio. She most recently worked at…

APRIL 13, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Dr. David Cornelder as the new Emergency Room Medical Director. Dr. Cornelder has been serving in his position now for just over one month, and his presence is greatly appreciated by all those he’s worked with. “He has a calming presence that has been…

APRIL 14, 2020 MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Arthur Zacharjasz ARNP-BC as a new provider to the allergy and pulmonology team. He is working alongside Melissa Lamb, ARNP in the allergy, immunology and pulmonary department and will see patients in the walk-in clinic. Arthur commented, “I’m excited to care for patients…

Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Anna Throckmorton, ARNP as a new provider to the primary care team. 

Volunteers Sandra Stewart, Kathleen Rempe, Carolyn Poe and Elaine Bandstra were recognized at the at the 2019 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Awards  on August 21st at the Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa, Iowa for their combined 70 years of service to Mahaska Health.

Photo: Lillian Ray smiles as she uses an iPad to connect with husband, Henry during her stay at Mahaska Health   May 1, 2020 Mahaska Health, in partnership with Mahaska County was recently awarded a $49,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The IEDA designated $2.4 million in grant…

APRIL 24, 2020 During her address on April 24th, Governor Reynolds issued a new State Public Health Emergency Declaration, which replaces her March 26 order to ban all elective surgeries and nonessential medical procedures. Under the new order, which takes effect at 5:00 am on April 27, hospitals and providers may resume elective surgeries and…

UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2020 Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all patients and visitors entering Mahaska Health facilities will need to participate in an in-car screening. After the screening, patients and visitors will be directed to the correct entrance.   MARCH 17, 2020 In an effort to further protect our team members and patients, effective Tuesday,…

Every two minutes, one case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the United States. The Mahaska Health team will be hosting two events throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 11th and Free Women’s Health Night on Tuesday, October 15th.

April 19 – 25, 2020 is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLP).   NMLP, also referred to as Lab Week takes place the last full week of April each year and shines a light on lab professionals who play a vital role in every aspect of healthcare, ensuring patients receive accurate results, diagnoses, and treatment.…

APRIL 22, 2020 April 19 – 25, 2020 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and Mahaska Health wants to recognize the dedicated volunteers who faithfully donate their time to the health of the community.   Each year, more than 140 dedicated volunteers participate in 10,793 hours of volunteer hours at Mahaska Health and Hospice services.  …

MAHASKA COUNTY (February 9, 2021) – Mahaska County Public Health has been notified by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) that they will be receiving a consistent allocation of COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly to distribute to the community. The next allocation that Mahaska County will receive from IDPH is 400 doses of Moderna vaccine.…

March 27, 2020 Mahaska County — A second case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Mahaska County. According to the Mahaska County Public Health, the individual is between the ages of 41 and 60 years of age. This case did not require hospitalization the individual is self-isolating at home. A Mahaska…

July 27, 2020 Lindsey Herny Named Director of Surgical Services Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Lindsey Herny, RN as the new Director of Surgical Services. Herny brings a passion for healthcare and 10+ years of surgery experience to her new role. She is eager to lead the Surgical Services team and has earned the…

Nominees were selected based off their concern for humanity, contribution to the profession, leadership and mentoring.

COVID-19 is circulating in Iowa communities and many more Iowans are likely to become ill in the coming weeks. This guidance describes isolation recommendations for ill and well essential services personnel, as well as all Iowans.   Essential Services Personnel includes the following categories: Healthcare providers Law enforcement Fire & EMS personnel Long Term Care…