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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
February 09, 2023Ottumwa Regional Health Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation ORHC cited for excellent care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms OTTUMWA, Iowa – Feb. 9, 2023 — Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) has been recognized by The American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrating expertise and…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Durflinger Honored With American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence
February 08, 2023OTTUMWA, Iowa – Feb. 3, 2023 - Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) announced Catherine Durflinger, ARNP, was selected to receive the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) State Award for Excellence. The industry award is granted annually to high-performing nurse practitioners (NPs) and nursing advocates.The Nurse Practitioners State Award for…
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
January 30, 2023National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According…
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William Kiefer Named CEO of Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 26, 2023Ottumwa, 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 Canyon Vista Medical Center in Arizona where he served as…
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An Important Update from Ottumwa Regional Health Center
January 10, 2023Ottumwa 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 committed staff members. Following the death of medical staff…
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 21, 2022The 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 of year often means more stress and…
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DIABETES: What You Need to Know
November 01, 2022Diabetes 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, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and one in five of them is unaware…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Manage 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 lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022Know 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 to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating 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 – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As 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 coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2022We’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 more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2022Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 01, 2021October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Know where to go to get the care you need
September 09, 2021Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needs
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How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Head Injuries
March 16, 2021Injuries are one of the biggest threats to good health. According to the National Safety Council, preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. In 2019, there were 48.3 million nonfatal, preventable injuries for which people sought medical attention; and preventable, injury-related deaths numbered more than…
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 27, 2021As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! The good news is that there are some easy ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle that can lead to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, and…
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An Egg White a Day…
February 21, 2021If you’re an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast. If you’re open to a change, utilizing just the whites of the egg every now and then can benefit your heart, particularly if cholesterol is a concern. Egg whites are low in calories, high in protein and have no cholesterol. This egg white omelet is a great way to give them a…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 10, 2021Manage 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 lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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