Greg Fink thanks Trevor Peiffer for life-saving actions ... Beginning CPR right away whenever someone goes unconscious and has no pulse is so important for all ages to know. Greg Fink of Harpers Ferry is living proof of just how important immediate CPR is, as he found out in early October of last year. Greg, pictured above, is shaking hands with his hero, Trevor Peiffer. At left is Trevor’s mother, Julie, and at right is Greg’s wife, Lori. Submitted photo.
Beginning CPR right away whenever someone goes unconscious and has no pulse is so important for all ages to know and understand. Greg Fink of Harpers Ferry is living proof of just how important immediate CPR is.
Greg and his young neighbor, Trevor Peiffer, age 13, have enjoyed playing ping pong and basketball together the past few years. October 1 of last year, Trevor had gotten home from school and decided to see what Greg was up to. Greg was outside and invited him to play some ping pong. As they were playing a game, Greg suddenly stopped and stared at Trevor, then collapsed. Trevor yelled for Greg’s wife, Lori, to come and told her he was running home to get his mom, Julie, who is a nurse. Julie and Trevor returned right away and Julie began CPR as Trevor called 911.
VMH’s 29th Annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk ... Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will be sponsoring its 29th annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk Saturday, August 21 in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. This year, the event again welcomes a shorter walking route with an optional 5K run/walk to offer distances that will please everyone of any age or ability that wishes to participate. Costumes are again encouraged to be worn at the event by adults and youth with the top costume in both categories earning a prize. Pictured above is a scene from the 2019 event. Submitted photo.
Veterans Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring its 29th annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk Saturday, August 21 in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. This year, the event again welcomes a shorter walking route with an optional 5K to offer distances that will please everyone of any age or ability that wishes to participate.
The event will begin and end at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon with a start time of 8 a.m. and registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. Again this year, costumes are encouraged to be worn at this event by adults and youth, with the top costume in both categories earning a prize.
A generous donation of $5,000 was recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation from Joe and Mary Cunningham in support of the new Waukon Medical Clinic. Pictured above, left to right at the main entrance of the new clinic is Laura Baxter, RN, Clinic Director; Mary and Joe Cunningham; and Michael Coyle, CEO of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Joe Cunningham states, “We are very pleased and grateful that we have additional providers in our community and now convenience to utilize the services at both our local clinic and hospital.” The new medical clinic opened May 3 and has already experienced over 1,500 visits to date. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the new clinic phone number of 563-568-5530. Appointments are available each day for those with an acute health issue who need to be seen right way. Donations are still being accepted by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible.
The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon Tuesday, August 10 at 5 p.m. in the Meditation Chapel Room, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Masks will be required. This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss, whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.
Feel free to attend and bring a friend, and be sure to wear a mask. All attendees will be able to physically distance during the meeting. This grief support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, August 19 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 in Waukon. Masks will be required to be worn.
This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or 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.
Brandan and Shauna Ashbacher of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Grayslyn Lee Ashbacher, born July 25, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kevin (14), Breelyn (6) and Irelyn (5).
Grandparents are Dan and Lori Treangen of Waukon, Kevin and Gina Ashbacher of Lansing, Kay Stussy of Lansing and Mike and Liz Gilman of Marquette. Great-grandparents are Sharon Stussy of Viola, WI and Kathleen Strub of Lansing.
Shmuel and Chaya Raices of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Rivka Raices, born July 21, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She joins siblings, Devorah, Yehoshua, Nechama, Dovber, Sheina and Dovid.
Grandparents are Rashi and Mendel Raices of Postville and Family Golomb of UK.
Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Ezra Lee Kountkofsky, born July 26, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Cybastian (3) and Alexander (1).
Grandparents are Cindy and Mike Fritz of Florida, Ray Close of McGregor and the late Mary Kountkofsky of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are Debbie Eilers-Lange and Sandy Genthe, both of McGregor.
Test Iowa, the state’s free COVID-19 testing program has transitioned from offering COVID-19 testing at drive through locations throughout the state to self-administered kits. Now, Iowans may choose to pick up a test kit from a local site or have a kit sent to their home at no cost. Each test kit includes step-by-step instructions including how to activate the test kit, collect the test sample, return the sample the State Hygienic Lab and when to expect the results.
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon is a pick-up site for these at-home test kits. Kits are available at the main entrance of the hospital, from the receptionist desk, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekends and holidays.
This past month, Iowan families began receiving in-pocket relief thanks to the American Rescue Plan. July 15, the Child Tax Credit program began providing direct payments to families with children 17 and under. If you have children, you might have noticed a direct deposit or check of up to $300 per child from the IRS. If you received this payment, you’re not alone - four out of five Iowans with children qualify.
