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The 'Dog-tor' is in, prescribing smiles to patients and staff at Ottumwa Regional
June 17, 2024OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa Regional Health Center's newest hire may be their most in-demand staff member. "Dog-tor" Tucker specializes in prescribing smiles and healing hearts. He only works on Fridays and prefers to be paid with head scratches or treats. “He is a bona fide member of our staff and his only job is to brighten the day of our patients. And…
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Modern bladder control surgery offers new hope to southeast Iowa residents
June 03, 2024A modern-style operation is now offered in southeast Iowa with the goal of helping those who can't control their bladder.
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New bladder incontinence surgery available in Ottumwa
May 31, 2024By Randall Gimm OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - On May 8th of this year, Ottumwa Regional Health Center started offering a minimally invasive surgery that provides a long-term solution to a patient’s overactive bladder. On Thursday May 30th, Dr. Mahmoud Alameddine had 4 of these surgeries and one consultation. The surgery involves inserting a…
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Ottumwa Regional offers proven next-generation medical technology to treat bladder control conditions
May 24, 2024Ottumwa Regional Health Center is pleased to offer our patients a next-generation medical technology that is a proven, long-term solution to the millions of people who have overactive bladder or non-obstructive urinary retention.
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Welcomes First Baby of 2024
January 03, 2024Ottumwa Regional is ringing in 2024 with the year’s first bundle of joy.
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Diabetes – What You Should Know
November 01, 2023Diabetes – What You Should Know By Shelley Bechtel, FNP-BC, Family Medicine November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise far above what’s healthy. This disease affects millions of Americans, but with medical testing and healthy lifestyle choices, it’s very…
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 01, 2023Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Riskby Shawn Dawson, MD, Family Medicine Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain. This awareness is a good…
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Prioritize Personal and Community Health By Safely Managing Medications
October 26, 2023By: Bryan Harkness, Chief Nursing Officer, Ottumwa Regional Health Center Many of us have taken medicine to help heal from illness or injury at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly half of American adults used a prescription drug within the past 30 days. That's why it’s so important to establish and…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Installs Drug Take Back Receptacle
October 26, 2023Drug take back program is latest addition in efforts to combat medication misuse in the community
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Getting Vaccinated Can Protect Yourself and Our Community this Flu Season
October 13, 2023By Bryan Harkness, Ottumwa Regional Health Center Chief Nursing Officer Autumn marks the beginning of many seasonal things – including football, cooler weather and bonfires. Unfortunately, it is also the start of flu season, which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. It often results in millions of illnesses, hundreds of…
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Breast Cancer—Be Aware and Take Action
October 04, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our…
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Bryan Harkness named Chief Nursing Officer of Ottumwa Regional Health Center
August 28, 2023OTTUMWA, IA (August 23, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) today announced Bryan Harkness RN, MBA, CPPS as their Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Harkness has served as interim CNO at ORHC since May 23, 2023. He will begin his tenure as CNO immediately. Harkness joins ORHC from National Park Medical Center (NPMC), also a Lifepoint…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center to Celebrate Grand Opening of New $4.6 million Cardiac Catheterization Lab
July 26, 2023Provides close-to-home access to state-of-the-art interventional heart care in Ottumwa County OTTUMWA, IA (July 25, 2023) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will open its new $4.6 million cardiac catheterization (cath) lab with a public Grand Opening on August 1, 2023. The newly constructed 2,500 square foot cath lab features upgraded technology and equipment…
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Safe During the Hot Summer Months
July 18, 2023By: Joyce Chouinard, NP The summer season is in full swing, and that means camps, outdoor workouts and athletic practices, trips to parks or local waterways, and dozens of other fun outdoor activities for you and your family. It also means you need to watch out for one of Mother Nature’s most dangerous elements: HEAT. “Summer is such a fun time of year, but…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Nurses Honored with DAISY Award for Outstanding Care and Service
June 26, 2023(OTTUMWA, Iowa – 6/26/2023) – Casey Clodt, RN and Tim McCready, RN of Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Patient and family nominations submitted recognized both nurses…
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 16, 2023By: Case Everett, MD Over the past hundred years, medical technology has improved exponentially. Humans today have better access to care than our ancestors could have dreamed of. Despite these advances in medicine, one thing remains true: men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In 2021 there was a 5-year difference between the average lifespans of women…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Highlights Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April 27, 2023April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Ottumwa Regional Healthcare Center (ORHC) wants everyone in its communities to avoid the potentially devastating effects of this disease. Approximately 54,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer and 9,750 people die from the disease, annually. Oral cancer (also known as mouth cancer or oral cavity cancer) is most…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center earns quality award
April 14, 2023The Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been recognized for its quality care and service with a Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. To earn the award, the Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes and a patient satisfaction higher than 92% for 12…
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 29, 2023March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food and drinks you…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Adds Robotic Surgery Capabilities
February 14, 2023Equipment for general surgeons enables greater surgical precision, faster recovery, and reduces complications for patients
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