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Mahaska Health Recognizes IT Team
From supporting hospital operations to maintaining secure and reliable technology, the IT team helps ensure Mahaska Health employees have the tools they need to care for patients each day. The team works behind the scenes on a wide range of projects, including major system upgrades, new equipment, and technology improvements...
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center announces arrival of 2 new ambulances
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Officials with Ottumwa Regional Health Center on Monday announced they are getting two new ambulances to replace aging vehicles in the Ottumwa Medical Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) Emergency Services fleet. The new units feature modern patient lift systems, new patient care equipment and a more comfortable working...
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Announces Arrival of New Ambulances and Continued EMS Investment
–Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) is pleased to announce the addition. of two new ambulances to its Ottumwa Regional Medical Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) Emergency Medical. Services fleet, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality emergency care. throughout the region. This comes as ORMICS celebrates its...
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SE Iowa Regional Medical Center – Cardiac Rehab Program Recently AACVPR Certified
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington announced the certification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is in recognition of the hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Henry County Health Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program in Mt. Pleasant also holds AACVPR certification.
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Mahaska Health Welcomes New Surgeon
Mahaska Health is welcoming a familiar face back to the Oskaloosa community. Drew Richmond, MD, has joined the Mahaska Health General Surgery team. Richmond is an Oskaloosa native and is returning to the area to provide surgical care to patients throughout the region. Richmond provides a wide range of general...
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Mahaska Health Honors August DAISY Award Nurse
Mahaska Health is recognizing Lacey Gardener, RN, of Labor and Delivery as its August 2026 DAISY Award honoree. Gardener was selected for the compassionate care, reassurance and kindness she provides to patients and their families. “Lacey brings compassion, calm, and dedication to every patient and family she cares for,” said...
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Welcomes New Board Member, Dr. Jeff Hendred (Ed.S.)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeff. Hendred (Ed.S.), Drake University, to its Board of Directors. A lifelong Ottumwa resident, Dr. Hendred brings more than three. decades of leadership, service, and community advocacy to ORHC. Dr. Hendred has served Ottumwa as a teacher, longtime...
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Mahaska Health Welcomes Drew Richmond, MD, to General Surgery Team
Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Drew Richmond, MD, General Surgeon, to its growing. surgical team. Dr. Richmond returns to Oskaloosa to provide comprehensive surgical care for. patients throughout the region. Dr. Richmond specializes in a broad range of general surgery procedures, including hernia. repair, colorectal surgery, endoscopy, and advanced...
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Mahaska Health Recognizes Health Unit Coordinators
Mahaska Health is recognizing its Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) during Health Unit Coordinator Week, celebrating the important role these team members play in supporting patients, families and clinical staff. Health Unit Coordinators are an essential part of the daily operations at Mahaska Health. Working behind the scenes and alongside clinical...
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New Gynecology Provider to Begin at WCHC
There is a new gynecology provider at Washington County Hospital and Clinics. Grace Chabal, MD, completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Iowa Roy J. Carver School of Medicine and is currently serving as Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa. She brings a background in patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and quality improvement initiatives focused on women’s health.
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Mahaska Health Paramedics Receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award
Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards in recognition of their lifesaving response to a cardiac emergency at the Oskaloosa Public Library. The awards. recognize individuals who perform CPR or take lifesaving action during an emergency. The...
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Measles outbreak affects Ottumwa business as health officials respond to potential exposures
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Iowa health officials say 17 cases of measles are now confirmed across the state, and the virus is spreading person-to-person. Iowa Health and Human Services identified Ottumwa’s Pizza Ranch as a possible exposure site. The restaurant’s owner, Curt Hopkins, said no one warned him before...