Health

Wed
23
Jun

Safety Day Camp goodie bags help children take safety home

Veterans Memorial Hospital hosted its biennial Safety Day Camp Thursday, June 10, drawing a record crowd of 151 children ages seven to 14. The children were divided into 10 different groups and spent 20 minutes at each of the 10 safety stations throughout the day.

The campers each assembled their own first aid kits at the camp, receiving instruction on how to manage a bleed, perform CPR, as well as caring for other types of injuries. In addition, each camper was sent home with a goodie bag following the event, filled with additional safety and first aid supplies for the home, such as safety goggles, ace wraps, tourniquets, ear plugs, sun block and insect repellent.  Most all of these items were provided by grant dollars awarded to the Iowa State University (ISU) Allamakee County Extension Office from Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH).

Wed
23
Jun

Blood in special demand during the summer months

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Thursday, July 8 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located in south Waukon. Blood drives are held once a month in Waukon, to allow for more donors to give. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.

Blood centers across the United States see a decrease in blood donations during the busy summer months.  During the summer, people become more active, have busier schedules, spend more time outdoors and take vacations. While donations decline, hospitals see an increase in the need for blood. More driving can mean more automobile accidents. A person who has suffered severe injuries from an automobile accident can need up to 50 units of blood.

Wed
16
Jun

Veterans Memorial Hospital’s Safety Day Camp has huge attendance in Waukon


Touring the Gundersen Air Med-Link helicopter at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds ... The Safety Day Camp had a record attendance this year with 151 children attending. Pictured above is most of the entire group who attended this year’s Safety Day Camp, touring the Med-Link helicopter which flew in just for this event. The Safety Day Camp is hosted every other year by Veterans Memorial Hospital with the help of Allamakee County Iowa State University Extension, Farmers Business Network - Dawn Burroughs, and the Allamakee County Fair Board. Submitted photo.

Drone safety with Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department ... Drone safety was instructed by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department at the June 10 Safety Day Camp. Department officials demonstrated all of the high-tech equipment associated with the drone, which is especially helpful in search and rescue situations. Submitted photo.

Electric hazards explained during Safety Day Camp ... This life-like display of possible electric hazards was a huge point of interest with all the Safety Day Camp attendees June10. Electrical Hazards were explained in detail by Allamakee-Clayton R.E.C. staff. Submitted photo.

Decorah Fire Department’s ladder truck ... The Decorah Fire Department ladder truck made a special trip to Waukon to show the size and height of the truck and explain its important use to all participants in the June 10 Safety Day Camp in Waukon. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital hosted its biennial Safety Day Camp Thursday, June 10 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon. This day camp drew a record crowd of 151 children ages seven to 14 from area communities for a day-long session on how to take responsibility for their own safety, respect parents’ safety rules and share safety tips with their family and friends.

The children were divided into 10 different groups and spent 20 minutes at each of the 10 safety stations. These 10 stations and their instructor(s) included:

Wed
16
Jun

Fidelity Bank makes donation to VMH Medical Clinic ...

Donations continue to be received for the Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Medical Clinic in Waukon. Recently, a donation of $5,000 was received from Fidelity Bank. Pictured above, left to right, at the Fidelity Bank location in Postville are staff members Linzie Sebastian, Heather Bissell, Jared Funk and Ashley Kisling.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic has been open at its West Main Street location in Waukon since May 3 with over 600 patients cared for since that time. The total amount of money raised to date for the clinic renovation project is very near $500,000, with a total goal of $600,000 to be raised.

Donations are still being accepted by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation and are tax deductible. Anyone with any questions about the campaign or the VMH Foundation is invited to call the hospital at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
16
Jun

Auxiliary donates blanket warmer to VMH Maternity Services ...

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital continually supports the services offered by Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon. The Auxiliary recently donated this blanket warmer pictured in the background of the photo above to the Maternity Services Department of the hospital. Pictured above, left to right, at the donation presentation are Jayne McCormick, RN, Nurse and Maternity Services Manager at VMH, accepting the check from Auxiliary President Bev Larson-Needham, Auxiliary Treasurer Donnalee Osland and Auxiliary Secretary Ann Roed. The Auxiliary is a volunteer fundraising branch of Veterans Memorial Hospital and currently meets once every other month at Veterans Memorial Hospital. For more information on how to join the Auxiliary, call VMH at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
16
Jun

COVID-19 vaccine available for ages 12 and up; A safer way to build protection

COVID-19 can have serious, life threatening complications and there is no way to know how it will affect anyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), clinical trials for all vaccines must first show they are safe and effective before any vaccine can be authorized or approved for use, including COVID-19 vaccines.

Getting COVID-19 may offer some protection, known as natural immunity.  Current evidence, as shared by the CDC, suggests that re-infection with the virus is uncommon in the months after initial infection, but may increase with time.  The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. The COVID-19 vaccine, which is readily available locally, creates an antibody (immune system) response without having to experience sickness.

Wed
16
Jun

28th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament hole sponsors

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation annual Three Person Best-Shot Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 21 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Teams of three will begin the day with a shot gun start at 9:30 a.m. and play 18 holes of golf.  Breakfast rolls, lunch and dinner and prizes for everyone will all be provided for the donation of $75.

The 28th annual tournament will be sponsored by the following businesses who have committed to being hole sponsors:  Access Systems, Brickl Brothers, Casper Plumbing and Heating, CPSI, Dalco, Eide Bailey, Finholt Construction, Freedom Bank, Gundersen Waukon Clinic and Vision Center, Henkel Construction - Accord Architecture, Kerndt Brothers Bank, LTI Water, LC Signs, LaMair-Mulock-Condon Company, Luana Savings Bank, Marine Credit Union, New Albin Savings Bank, Nightingale Pharmacy, People’s State Bank, RW Pladsen, Inc., Systems Equipment, Torkelson Motors of Waukon, Waukon Dental, and Waukon State Bank.

Wed
16
Jun

Weight Loss Support Group is new at VMH

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be hosting a free weight loss support group the first Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital. The focus of this support group will be learning how to stop emotional eating and over-eating, creating new habits that support a journey to weight loss and discovering the importance of mindfulness in eating and lifestyle.

Those interested in attending may register online by going to the hospital’s website at www.veteransmemorialhospital.com. This support group will be offered two different times on the first Tuesday of each month, at Noon and again at 5 p.m., so those attending can choose the time that is more convenient for them.  Masks will be required.

For more information or assistance in registering, call Registered Dietitian, Jill Fleming at 563-568-3411 ext. 567.
 

Wed
16
Jun

Diabetes Support Group to meet June 17 at VMH

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, June 17 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital. Masks will be required to be worn.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or who has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
16
Jun

Prepared Childbirth Education Classes to be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital will hold a Prepared Childbirth Education class (formerly called Lamaze) Saturday, June 26 from 8-11 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at the hospital.

The Prepared Childbirth Education classes at Veterans Memorial Hospital are now offered in one half-day session. Tours of the OB Department are available with these sessions as well. These Prepared Childbirth Education classes are available for a small fee per session and will be offered every three months at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Following the June 26 class, the next class is scheduled for September 25.

Pre-registration is necessary, as seats are limited. To register, email childbirth@vmhospital.com or contact Jayne McCormick, RN, Nursing and OB Manager at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.

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