15th Annual Women’s Health Day Luncheon ...

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers of Waukon hosted a huge crowd for their 15th Annual Women’s Health Day Luncheon Tuesday, September 24 at the Waukon Banquet Center. Again this year, a crowd of over 200 ladies attended the salad luncheon hosted by the Auxiliary members, plus many free health and wellness tests were available. The theme for this year’s event was “Meditation and Mindfulness” to promote a healthy brain and calm anxiety and stress. Speakers included Steven Mazzafield, Speech Pathologist; Jill Fleming, Dietitian; Mike Myers, Hospital Administrator; and Brianne Leikvold, Maternity Services Supervisor.

Mary Ann Burke of Waukon was the lucky winner of the Ladies’ 14kt two-tone gold diamond fashion ring (retail price $1300), compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon.  Pictured above, at left, is Mary Ann Burke with Nona Sawyer, Auxiliary President, middle, and Chelsea Rhodas of Elliott Jewelers, at right.

All proceeds raised at this event will be used towards the purchase of a new fetal heart monitor and baby bassinet for the Maternity Services Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Submitted photo.