Health

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Diabetes Support Group to meet August 17 at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, August 17 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

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 in Waukon at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
26
Jul

Grief Support Group Meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon Tuesday, August 8 at 5 p.m. in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital.

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
19
Jul

Veterans Memorial Hospital to offer free health tests and “Be The Match” sampling at the Allamakee County Fair July 20-22


Free health tests to be offered at the Allamakee County Fair ... Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon will be offering a variety of free health tests and education each day at the 2023 Allamakee County Fair. New this year, “Be the Match’ stem cell sampling will be offered for all those ages 18-40. Free blood sugar and diabetes tests will be offered each day at the fair, as well as free blood pressure checks. Because the national guidelines continue to change lowering the blood sugar’s normal range, it is very important to offer these screenings to try to catch anyone with a borderline or high blood sugar as early as possible. The symptoms of diabetes include a lack of energy, increased hunger, frequent urination and excessive thirst, blurred vision, loss of feelings in hands and toes, frequent, slow-healing infections and weight loss. For more information on diabetes and diabetes management, call Angie Mettille, RN/CDE, Diabetes Educator, at VMH at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.

New this year at the Allamakee County Fair, Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be offering “Be the Match” stem cell sampling for everyone ages 18-40.  The “Be the Match” stem cell sampling is quick, easy, painless and can truly save a life. This is the same program that Robyn Roberts from Good Morning America endorses following her own successful bone marrow transplant match 10 years ago. A blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell, and other deadly diseases. Many patients and their families are counting on drives like this to find their match. The process is simple and painless and will be available for all visitors to the fair.

Wed
19
Jul

Cataract surgery available at Veterans Memorial Hospital with Dr. Cancel


Dr. Efrain M. Cancel, MD ... Veterans Memorial Hospital welcomes Gundersen Ophthalmologist Dr. Efrain M. Cancel, MD, as a new Ophthalmologist performing cataract surgeries at the hospital. Dr. Cancel consults with patients at the Gundersen Eye Clinic-Waukon and if they are a candidate for cataract surgery, the procedure is performed close to home at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) welcomes Gundersen Ophthalmologist Dr. Efrain M. Cancel, MD, as a new Ophthalmologist performing cataract surgeries at the hospital. Dr. Cancel consults with patients at the Gundersen Eye Clinic-Waukon and if they are a candidate for cataract surgery, the procedure is performed close to home at VMH.

Currently, Dr. Cancel visits Waukon once per month for consultations and cataract surgeries. Dr. Cancel began his career in Marshfield, WI in the early 1990s. There, he raised two daughters and enjoyed the kindness and hospitality of Midwesterners, which led him to want to remain in the tri-state area when considering new professional challenges.

Wed
19
Jul

Free wellness testing by Veterans Memorial Hospital Postville Clinic staff offered every Thursday evening at Postville Farmers Market


Free wellness tests offered at Postville Farmer’s Market ... Staff and providers from the Veterans Memorial Hospital Postville Medical Clinic are visiting the Postville Farmers Market each and every Thursday evening to offer free blood pressure and free blood sugar tests to all visitors of any age. Additional clinic and medical information is also available as well as a different activity offered each week at each of the markets. Pictured above is a scene from the first Farmers Market of the season showing a booth celebrating the Postville Medical Clinic’s one-year anniversary. Submitted photo.

Staff from the Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Postville Medical Clinic are visiting the Postville Farmers Market each and every Thursday evening to offer free blood pressure and free blood sugar tests to all visitors of any age. Additional clinic and medical information is also available as well as a different activity offered each week at each of the markets.

Some of these educational activities will include Stop the Bleed training, Behavioral Health services, Hands-Only CPR training, Be the Match stem cell sampling, the Operation Game, proper hand washing technique, nutrition and eating a rainbow of colors, a photo booth, foot health and podiatry, Maternity Services, and a bean bag toss plus prizes and giveaways will always be available.

Wed
19
Jul

Travel plans this summer? Allamakee County Public Health reminds you to get up to date on vaccines before take-off

As many prepare for summer and other upcoming holiday travel, Allamakee County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services remind Iowans to make sure they are up to date on routine vaccinations, as well as any other recommended or required vaccines for specific international travel destinations.

“While going on vacation is exciting, taking the right steps to protect your health before you take off should be a priority,” said Sheryl Darling-Mooney, RN, Public Health Supervisor. “This includes making an appointment to visit with your healthcare provider prior to leaving, especially when plans call for travel outside of the United States, which increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that do not routinely occur in the U.S.”

Wed
19
Jul

Diabetes Support Group will not meet in July

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting in July, but will resume its monthly meetings in August.

For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Angie Mettille, RN, Diabetes Educator, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
12
Jul

Parents urged to schedule child immunizations now and avoid back-to-school rush


VMH Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health ... With the new school year just around the corner, Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health, pictured above, is reminding all parents to ensure their children are up to date on all immunizations. It is important to get the vaccines scheduled now before the back-to-school rush. Vaccine appointments are available locally by calling Allamakee Public Health at 563-568-5660. Submitted photo.

With the new school year just around the corner, Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) are reminding all parents to ensure their children are up to date on all immunizations. It is important to schedule an appointment with their healthcare provider or public health agency as soon as possible.

“Back to school is one of the busiest times of year for families, which is why we urge everyone with school-age children to schedule appointments now to get the necessary vaccines,” said Sheryl Darling-Mooney RN. “Diseases such as measles and whooping cough still exist. Keeping kids up to date on vaccines, helps them stay safe from potentially life-threatening illnesses.”

Wed
12
Jul

Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital Membership Drive now on


VMH Auxiliary’s Membership Drive continues ... The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is now holding its annual membership drive. The Auxiliary is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services and needed equipment. Pictured above, left to right, are some members of the Auxiliary with hospital surgical nursing staff including, left to right, Laura Wiltgen, RN; Jessica Jones, RN, Surgery Supervisor; Jacqueline Welch, RN; Lillian Larson, Auxiliary; Mary Fink, Auxiliary; and Brooke Weigher, RN. They are pictured by the new surgery sterilizers that were purchased thanks to the help of funding from the Auxiliary. All the money the Auxiliary receives through memberships and fundraisers goes back to the hospital for equipment. Membership enrollment forms are available at the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Submitted photo.

The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive which is going on now.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary also holds annual fundraisers, such as the Women’s Health Day Luncheon each fall, the Pillow-Perk in October, a garage sale in the spring and their annual membership drive each July. All the money the Auxiliary receives goes back to the hospital for equipment.

Wed
12
Jul

Veterans Memorial Hospital to offer free health tests and “Be The Match” sampling at Allamakee County Fair in Waukon July 20-22

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon will be offering free blood pressure checks and blood sugar tests each day at the Allamakee County Fair this year, as well as “Be the Match” stem cell sampling for everyone ages 18-40.

The “Be the Match” stem cell sampling is quick, easy, painless and can truly save a life. This is the same program that Robyn Roberts from Good Morning America endorses following her own successful bone marrow transplant match 10 years ago. A blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell and other deadly diseases. Many patients and their families are counting on drives like this to find their match. The process is simple and painless and will be available for all visitors to the fair.

Veterans Memorial Hospital will also be offering a photo booth and the Operation Game throughout the duration of the Allamakee County Fair to encourage youth to enter the medical field. Prizes will also be awarded.

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