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Mission

History

Recent Growth

Accreditations, Certifications and Awards

Board of Trustees

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Mission

We at Mahaska Health Partnership are committed to exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine and the humanity of compassionate care. We take pride in fulfilling our mission through the following core values:

Accountability: Taking responsibility for quality healthcare and resource management

Collaboration: Working together to achieve our shared goals

Excellence: Exceeding expectations

Innovation: Enhancing services through creativity and technology

Integrity: Treating all with honesty, respect and confidentiality

The field of health care continually changes. Through our mission and core values, we strive to ensure our community receives the most up to date care, through technology upgrades, the recruitment of needed physicians and the addition of new services and programs. We too are continually changing, with your health needs in mind.

History

In 1889, the Oskaloosa Women's Club started fundraising for a hospital. Their initial efforts raised $1.60. By 1906, a campaign for a hospital was successful with $5,000 accumulated by the Women's Club and $10,000 collected by additional solicitors. The site for the hospital was purchased and construction began. In 1907, the Oskaloosa Hospital was open for patient care.

In 1965, a large edition was added on to the original hospital. In 2000, a seven year renovation was completed, and the Mahaska Health Partnership name was born. Mahaska Health Partnership includes the following entities:

Community Health

Keokuk County Hospice

Mahaska Hospice

Mahaska Hospital

New Directions

New Sharon Medical Center

Physician’s Clinic

Vision Quest

 

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Accreditations, Certifications and Awards

  • Quality Respiratory Care Program designation from the American Association of Respiratory Care
  • Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
  • Recipient of the 2004 Press Ganey Compass Award for improved customer satisfaction in medical practice.

 

Board of Trustees

 

Becky Siefering, Chairperson

Serving Since 1999

Becky Siefering

Becky Siefering lives in Oskaloosa where she owns Hawkeye Real Estate and Mahaska Title-Johnson Abstract Company. She is also involved with Beta Sigma Phi, the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce and Development Group, and the First Presbyterian Church. Becky's interests include Iowa State University athletics, antiques, and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoys being a part of the MHP Board of Trustees because it gives her an opportunity to give back to the community.

 

Mike Grim, Vice Chairperson

Serving Since 2001

Mike Grim

Mike Grim lives in Eddyville where he works in banking. He is involved with the following organizations: First Presbyterian Church of Oskaloosa, Eddyville Ruritan Club, Tallcorn District Ruritan, Eddyville Public Library, Eddyville Retirement Homes, and the Eddyville Coop Burial Association. Mike's special interests include raising performance quarter horses and a small cow/calf herd. He also enjoys classic cars and the Rollin' Oldies Care Club. Mike is a graduate of William Penn University and the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He says he really enjoys being associated with a vibrant organization that is so important to the community. " My fellow MHP board members are an excellent cross section of Mahaska County business and community leaders." Mike may be contacted at 3001 Palmer Avenue, Eddyville, Iowa 52553. He may be reached by telephone at 641-969-4404.

 

Paul Swenson, Secretary

Serving Since 1998

Paul Swenson

Paul Swenson lives in Oskaloosa. He is President and CEO of First National Bank Midwest. He may be contacted by the public at 641-673-8405.

 

Jon Sullivan, Treasurer

Serving Since 2002

Jon Sullivan

Jon Sullivan lives in Oskaloosa where he is the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce and Development Group's Commerce/Main Street Director. He is also involved with Rotary and United Way. Jon graduated from the University of Charleston and enjoys gardening and visiting with family in Michigan at the lake. He enjoys serving on meaningful projects for community improvement. The public may contact him at 641-672-2594 or jsullivan@oacdg.org.

 

Mary Sexton, Member at Large

Serving Since 1994

Mary Sexton

 

Lawrence Everett, Member At Large

Serving Since 1980

Lawrence Everett

Lawrence Everett lives in New Sharon where he farms. He is involved with Farm Bureau, Ruritan, People to People, Lacey United Methodist Church, Second Division Eight Air Force, and Iowa State University organizations. Lawrence's hobbies include restoring antique tractors. He enjoys serving on the MHP Board of Trustees because of the people involved. He may be contacted by the public at 641-637-2779.

 

Share Your Ideas With Us

Mahaska Health Partnership is the second largest employer in Mahaska County. More than 300 individuals make up our compassionate team. Striving to be the healthcare provider of choice, one of our main focuses is building relationships with our community. Please feel free to contact any of the following members of our executive team with ideas on how we can further enhance our services.

Chief Executive Officer: Jay Christensen

jchristensen@mahaskahospital.com

(641) 672-3132

Emergency Services Director: Dr. Matt Whitis

mwhitis@mahaskahospital.com

(641) 672-3358

Outreach Services Director:Jane Davis

jdavis@mahaskahospital.com

(641) 672-3360

Director of Nursing: Darlene Keuning

dkeuning@mahaskahospital.com

(641) 672-3140

Director of Support Services: David Leighton

dleighton@mahaskahospital.com

(641) 672-3100