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  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center offering free online birthing classes to patients through Birthly program

    June 25, 2026

    Both experienced and soon-to-be parents alike now have access to unlimited, free online birthing classes through Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC). ORHC launched its Birthly program in partnership with Lifepoint Health (formerly Lifepoint Hospitals) last week; it features live instructors and a variety of regularly scheduled classes. ORHC representatives say the new option should make these kinds of lessons more accessible to patients—especially for those who can’t make it to in-person classes, since patients can choose classes that work best for their schedule

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  • Healthy Habits to Start in 2026 for Better Overall Health

    Healthy Habits to Start in 2026 for Better Overall Health

    January 19, 2026

    The start of a new year is often a time for people to take a closer look at their health and the habits that shape it. While many people set ambitious resolutions, steady, realistic adjustments are more likely to lead to lasting results  At Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa, primary care providers…

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