Health

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06
Nov

“Gnome for the Holidays” is the theme for 33rd Annual Christmas Fantasy


33rd Annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy scheduled for November 15-18 ... The 2024 “Gnome for the Holidays” Christmas Fantasy will be magically displayed throughout the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon November 15-18, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation’s 33rd annual event. Christmas Fantasy opens Friday Night, November 15, at 5 p.m. with the “Tingle and Mingle” happy hour event. Many hot and hearty hors d’oeuvres will be offered this year, plus desserts, candies, and spirits all served among the trees. Reservations for the Saturday Wine, Cheese and Dessert evening, the new Brunch with Santa Sunday and Monday’s Noon Luncheon are still being accepted by calling 563-568-4177. Again this year, many Christmas gift options will be available on the silent auction, making it a convenient Christmas shopping opportunity. Submitted photos.

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2024 will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 15, 16, 17, and 18, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The theme will be, “Gnome for the Holidays!”

Wed
06
Nov

Raising Awareness of Diabetes in Children - Part 1: Recognizing Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes


November is Diabetes Awareness Month ... November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States. Children can get diabetes too. Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes in both children and adults could potentially save someone’s life. Brooke Weighner of Waukon is pictured above with her family. She reflects on first realizing the symptoms her son, Jeremiah, was experiencing who was then diagnosed with diabetes at the age of four. Submitted photo.

by: Angie Mettille, RN, BSN, CDCES
 
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States. You likely know someone that has diabetes, or maybe have been diagnosed with diabetes yourself. Even if you have never been told that you have diabetes, it is important to be aware of symptoms of elevated blood sugars, also called hyperglycemia. It is also important to be aware that children can get diabetes too. Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes in both children and adults could potentially save someone’s life.

Wed
06
Nov

Walk-In Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics continue at Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health


Walk-in Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics continue ... The Walk-in Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics will continue to be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health, November 6 and November 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Anyone is welcome to walk-in without an appointment to receive either or both of these vaccines. Appointments can also be made for any Wednesday afternoon by calling 563-568-5660. Submitted photo.

The walk-in Flu and COVID vaccines will continue to be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health each of the next two Wednesdays, November 6 and November 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Anyone is welcome to walk-in without an appointment to receive either or both of these vaccines. Appointments can also be made for any Wednesday afternoon by calling 563-568-5660.

Wed
06
Nov

Diabetes Support Group to meet November 21 at VMH

The Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, November 21, 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.

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, feel free to call  Angie Mettille, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
06
Nov

Grief Support Group to meet at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon Tuesday, November 12, at 4 p.m. in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Be sure to make note of the 4 p.m. start time. This start time will continue for the November, December, January and February Grief Support Group meetings and will return to 5 p.m. in the spring.

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. This grief support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
06
Nov

Stroke Support Group to meet November 7

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Speech-Language Pathologist, Steven Mazzafield, offers a Stroke Support Group for individuals who have experienced a stroke, as well as caregivers and family members affected by stroke.

Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital.  The next Stroke Support Group meeting will be held Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m.

The Stroke Support Group provides opportunities to share tips, tricks, or trials among participants, offer support for caregivers, and provide an opportunity for socialization.

While strokes can happen at any age, risk of stroke is greatest as we get older with the majority of strokes occurring after the age of 70. Risk factors for stroke include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, binge drinking, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

Wed
30
Oct

Entertainment for the 33rd Annual Christmas Fantasy announced; Make your reservations now


“Gnome for the Holidays” at the 33rd Annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy ... The “Gnome for the Holidays” Christmas Fantasy will be held at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion November 15, 16, 17 and 18 and is sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation. Reservations are now being accepted for the Christmas Fantasy Saturday evening Wine, Cheese and Dessert event, the Monday Noon Luncheon and the new “Brunch with Santa” held Sunday morning. Submitted photos.

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2024 will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 15, 16, 17 and 18, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme will be “Gnome for the Holidays!”

Numerous decorated Christmas trees will be on display and this years’ event will again offer over 100 shopping opportunities on the silent auction.

Wed
30
Oct

Walk-In Flu and COVID Shot Clinics held at Community and Home Care-Allamakee Public Health


Walk-In Flu and COVID vaccines available at VMH ... The Flu and COVID vaccines will be offered at three more walk-in clinics at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health, October 30, November 6 and November 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Anyone is welcome to walk-in without an appointment to receive either or both of these vaccines. Appointments can also be made for any Wednesday afternoon by calling 563-568-5660. Submitted photo.

The Flu and COVID vaccines will be offered at three more walk-in clinics at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health, October 30, November 6 and November 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day.  Anyone is welcome to walk-in without an appointment to receive either or both of these vaccines. Appointments can also be made for any Wednesday afternoon by calling 563-568-5660.

Wed
30
Oct

Stroke Support Group to meet November 7 at VMH; General public is welcome to attend


Steven Mazzafield at VMH ... Steven Mazzafield, Speech Language Pathologist, facilitates a Stroke Support Group at Veterans Memorial Hospital the first Thursday of each month. He is pictured above with the swallowing test equipment, often used following a stroke. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Speech-Language Pathologist Steven Mazzafield offers a Stroke Support Group for individuals who have experienced a stroke, as well as caregivers and family members affected by stroke.

Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. The next Stroke Support Group meeting will be held Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m. in the Large Conference Room.  

The Stoke Support Group provides opportunities to share tips, tricks, or trials among participants, offer support for caregivers, and provide an opportunity for socialization.

While strokes can happen at any age, risk of stroke is greatest as people get older with the majority of strokes occurring after the age of 70. Risk factors for stroke include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, binge drinking, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

Wed
30
Oct

Donate Blood - Save a Live! Blood Donor Day set for Monday, November 4

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, November 4, from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) with their blood and blood products.

Here are some interesting blood facts from the Blood Center of Iowa:

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