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William Kiefer Named CEO of Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 26, 2023
Ottumwa, IA (January 26, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) today announced that it has named William Kiefer, DNP, MBA, RN, ACHE, its chief executive officer (CEO). Kiefer has served as interim CEO at ORHC since November 2022. He will begin his tenure as CEO immediately. Kiefer joins ORHC from...
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An Important Update from Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 10, 2023
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to upholding a culture of integrity and compliance, and we do not tolerate behavior that undermines the health, safety and dignity of our patients. We strive to provide a secure environment for all our patients, for their family members, and for our hundreds of...
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 5, 2023
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a...
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 21, 2022
The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time...
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DIABETES: What You Need to Know
November 1, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels. As the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes is one of the most common – and dangerous – health issues in the U.S. In fact,...
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 7, 2022
Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7® a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you...
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Know Your Numbers
February 6, 2022
Know Your Numbers One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead...
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 5, 2022
Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy...
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 4, 2022
As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have...
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 3, 2022
We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much...
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