Health

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29
Jul

Face masks continue to be a must for safety; more child-size masks needed


Child-size face masks are also needed ... The hospital and area community offices are also in need of child-size masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many adult masks are too large on children, so smaller masks made to fit a smaller child’s face are in need. Veterans Memorial Hospital as well as Waukon Economic Development, Lansing City Clerk Office, Postville City Clerk Office and Monona Chamber of Commerce are all accepting these homemade masks. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital still encourages the continued use of face masks in the community especially now with numbers of cases again on the rise.  Since the CDC does still recommend that face masks be worn, Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to require all staff, visitors and patients to wear masks at all times within the facility.

The hospital and area community offices are also in need of child-size masks.  Many adult masks are too large on children, so smaller masks made to fit a smaller child’s face are in need.  Veterans Memorial Hospital as well as the Waukon Economic Development, Lansing City Clerk Office, Postville City Clerk Office and Monona Chamber of Commerce are all accepting these homemade masks.

Masks can be dropped off at the following locations:

Wed
29
Jul

Blood in special demand during the summer and during COVID-19

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, August 3, from 12 p.m. to 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.

The local blood drives continue to be held during COVID-19 since the need for blood is in more demand than ever. Life Serve team members only report to work if they are healthy and only healthy donors are eligible to give blood. Blood drives are essential medical services and not considered mass gatherings. The number of donors is limited to ensure donor separation and staff has strict cleaning and disinfection schedules. Other measures are also in place to ensure the safety of the blood supply so these lifesaving donations can continue during COVID-19.

Wed
29
Jul

Openings available at immunization clinics; Make an appointment now for school immunizations

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care has availabilities for immunizations which are now held on an appointment-only basis. During COVID-19, the walk-in immunization clinics will remain on hold, but for those that want to call ahead and make an appointment, they can do so by calling 563-568-5660. When the appointment is made, instructions are given for the private location where the immunizations will be administered.

With school right around the corner, the Community and Home Care public health office advises families to make their appointments now to be sure all needed immunizations are received before school begins.

Immunizations are extremely important. They have eradicated Small Pox, eliminated polio from the Americas, and they have almost eliminated Tetanus, Diphtheria and Rubella.  Immunizations have greatly reduced the occurrence of Measles, Pertussis and Meningitis.  Millions of deaths and other tragedies have been prevented by vaccines.

Wed
29
Jul

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Alice Schlacke by Jerry and Linda Siegrist, Randy and Karen Loeb and Dave and Laurie Martin.

Memorials were also received in memory of Delores Walleser by Dave and Rita Newton, Diane Regan, Tharin and Bailey Meyer-Benson and Russ and Mary Jo Meyer.

Memorials in memory of Shirley Schulte were received on behalf of Cyril and Shirley Larkin, Tim and Sue Rose, George Pickett, and family and friends of Shirley Schulte.

In addition, memorials were also received in memory of Dorothy Cunningham by Mary Axmear, David and Suzanne Hahn, DVM, and family and friends of Dorothy Cunningham.

Memorials and donations are greatly appreciated by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation.  The Foundation is a 501C3 organization.

Wed
22
Jul

COVID-19 testing guidelines from the Iowa Department of Public Health


COVID-19 testing at VMH being performed outside of main building ... Veterans Memorial Hospital follows the Iowa Department of Public Health testing guidelines for COVID-19. Testing is performed outside of the hospital in the upper parking lot. Hospital staff wear all personal protective equipment whenever collecting the samples. To qualify for a test, patients must meet one of the following criteria listed in the accompanying article and must call ahead. Submitted photos.

Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to follow the Iowa Department of Public Health recommendations for testing of COVID-19.  To qualify for a test, patients must meet one of the following criteria:

Wed
22
Jul

Take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 this summer; Masks are a must


Homemade face mask donations still needed ... The local COVID-19 numbers are still on the rise. Masks are a must when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and should be worn by everyone, even in the summer time when everyone wants to be out enjoying summer activities. Homemade masks, such as those pictured above, are still being used at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon and more donations of those masks continue to be needed. Submitted photo.

The local COVID-19 numbers are still on the rise.  Masks are a must when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and should be worn by everyone, even in the summer time when everyone wants to be out enjoying summer activities. This is possible if precautions are taken.

Sheryl Darling-Mooney, RN, of Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Public Health Department states, “We can still enjoy those summer activities, but we must follow the safety guidelines outlined by the CDC. Masks really do work to stop the spread of COVID-19 so wear them in public places, especially the grocery and convenience stores.”

Mooney adds, “Always physically distance from one another even when you are wearing a mask and wash your hands frequently. No one wants to be quarantined for two weeks during the summer months, so always take these precautions to keep yourself and others safe.”

Wed
22
Jul

Prepared Childbirth Education Class to be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will hold a Prepared Childbirth Education class (formerly called Lamaze) Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Large Conference Room of 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.

Preregistration is necessary, as seats are limited. To register, email childbirth@vmhospital.com or contact Brianne Leikvold, RN, OB Supervisor. Veterans Memorial Hospital’s next Prepared Childbirth Education course is scheduled for October 24.

Wed
22
Jul

Another successful blood drive during COVID-19

The LifeServe Blood Center reported another very successful blood drive held in Waukon Thursday, July 15 during the Battle of the Badges, which was won by the Waukon Fire Department. A total of 41 units were collected and nine new donors joined the donor list.  These 41 units of collected blood will save 123 lives.

The local blood drives will continue to be held during COVID-19 since the need for blood does not stop. Life Serve team members only report to work if they are healthy and only healthy donors are eligible to give blood. Blood drives are essential medical services and not considered mass gatherings. The number of donors is limited to ensure donor separation and staff has strict cleaning and disinfection schedules. Other measures are also in place to ensure the safety of the blood supply so these lifesaving donations can continue during COVID-19.

Wed
22
Jul

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Walter Halvorson by Richard and Joan Leiran, Lanny and Joyce Marting, Charlotte and Cliff Christianson, Jason and Laurie Hackman and Haylee, Richard and  Liz Seibert, Chuck and Maxine Bloxham, Dennis and Jane Meyer, Jim and Linda Seibert, Frank and Carol Sivesind, Ed and Marlene Ahouse, Diana and Tom Deeney, Leo and JoAnn Folsom, Dean and Sherry Bechtel, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Johanningmeier, Village Farm and Home, the Hankes Family, Lyle and Mary Ellen Mohwinkle, Don Aldrich, John and Leslie Miller, Dave and Jeannine Zimmerman, Gordon and Louise Ellingson, Jeff and Penny Sweeney, Dan and Traci Byrnes, Pat and Mary Jo Liddiard, Lollie Hirth, Betty Decker, Karen and Gordon Anderson,  Dale and Myriam Brandt, Karen Soper, Judson, Carol and Craig Schrick, Doris Olson and Family, John and Elnora Weymiller, Pat Pettingill, Darlene Leas and David Leas, Dennis and Sandy Deal, Mr. and Mrs.

Wed
15
Jul

Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to encourage use of face masks


VMH staff wear patriotic face masks in honor of Independence Day ... Veterans Memorial Hospital still encourages the continued use of face masks in the community, especially now with case numbers again on the rise, and continues to require all staff, visitors and patients to wear masks at all times within the facility. Donations of face masks are still graciously accepted at the Veterans Memorial Hospital main entrance, especially with the greater need now with the reopening of many services. Face mask donations are also still accepted at Waukon Economic Development, Lansing City Clerk Office, Postville City Clerk Office and Monona Chamber of Commerce. These masks are then being handed out to the elderly and immune-compromised to help them stay safe when they have to leave their homes. Pictured in the photo above are hospital staff wearing homemade “patriotic” masks in honor of Independence Day. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital still encourages the continued use of face masks in the community, especially now with numbers of COVID-19 cases again on the rise. Since the CDC does still recommend that face masks be worn, Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to require all staff, visitors and patients to wear masks at all times within the facility.

The hospital continues to be appreciative of the outpouring of community support and interest in making and donating face masks for patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital is encouraging those that have been sewing for the hospital to continue to do so. In fact, with the reopening of many elective procedures, the hospital is requesting more donations of masks, if possible.

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