A community leader paid an educational visit to a group of local youths in Mahaska County
Mike Lang, Emergency Services Director at Mahaska Health, recently visited the Oskaloosa YMCA’s Day Camp. Mr. Lang gave the campers a tour of the Mahaska Health ambulance and led a discussion on helmet safety, seatbelt safety, how to call 9-1-1, and the importance of knowing your home address and phone numbers.
Mahaska Health says it is proud to partner with the Oskaloosa YMCA to provide this important safety education to kids in the community.
“We hope that this event helps to encourage kids to be safe and healthy while enjoying summer.” Mike Lang, Emergency Services Director
YMCA Summer day camp offers youth an opportunity for growth through outdoor activities and experiential learning, supporting the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
According to a news release, Mahaska Health Emergency Services proudly provides the community with level IV Trauma Center care and operates a three-unit Paramedic Level ambulance service. Our Level IV Trauma Center means we are committed to having dedicated expert emergency physicians onsite 24/7. In addition, Radiologic imaging, Laboratory, Orthopaedic, and Surgical services are available 24/7 to respond to our patient’s needs.
