Health

Wed
04
Dec

WIC Clinic for Allamakee County

Waukon Clinic - St. John’s Lutheran Church:
Wednesday, December 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact Clayton County VNA WIC Program at 1-888-836-7867 or 563-880-0941 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
 

Wed
04
Dec

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Gary Helgerson by Jim Moritz, in memory of Glenda Kloke by Patsy Kerndt, in memory of Tami Hageman by Fred and Geralyn Smith, in memory of Bud Drew by Don and Mary Jane McGraw, in memory of Erbie Stefens by Patsy Kerndt, in memory of Sally Shelley by George Pickett, in memory of D.J. (David) Morris by Fred and Geralyn Smith, and in memory of Pat Mahoney by Tom and Karen Regan.

In addition, a donation was made to the Foundation in honor of Maury and Kay Mooney’s 60th wedding anniversary by Bud and Marge Strike.

Memorials and donations are greatly appreciated by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation.  The Foundation is a 501C3 organization. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Memorials and donations can be sent to 40 First Street SE, Waukon, IA  52172.
 

Wed
27
Nov

November is National Diabetes Education Month: 10 tips to manage blood sugars throughout the holidays


Low-Sugar Pumpkin Mousse Parfait ... Serves 8 - Ingredients: ¼ c. reduced fat cream cheese, 1 pkg (4 serving size) vanilla instant sugar-free pudding, ¾ c. skim milk, 1 can (15 ounce) solid packed pumpkin, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. ground ginger, 1/8 tsp. ground cloves, 3 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided, 4 ginger snap cookies, roughly crushed. Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. 2. Add pudding, milk, pumpkin and spices and beat on low; gradually increase to medium-high, beat for 1 minute or until smooth. 3. Fold in 1 ½ cups of whipped topping. Stop mixing midway through to allow sides of bowl to be scraped. 4. To assemble each parfait, spoon ¼ cup of mousse into 6-ounce wine or dessert glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped topping on top of the mousse. Top with another ¼ cup of mousse. 5. Cover and place parfaits in the refrigerator. Chill 1 hour. 6. Just prior to serving, top each glass with a dollop of whipped topping and 1-2 teaspoons gingersnap crumbs. Nutritional information: Calories 138, Total fat 6g, Saturated fat 3g, Protein 3g, Carbohydrate 19g, Cholesterol 5mg, Dietary fiber 2g, Sodium 249 mg. Submitted photo.

by Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Educators

One of the most challenging times to keep blood sugars controlled is over the holiday season. There are countless family get-togethers, endless treats at work, and the weather is less than ideal for many exercise routines.

It seems as though it wouldn’t be a big deal if blood sugar levels go up a little or a few pounds are gained over the holidays. After all, when January arrives, the weight will get back to normal and sugar levels will once again be under better control. Right?!

To an extent, that could be true. If you’re in good overall health, doing well with your diabetes control and still producing reasonable amounts of insulin, a day or two of indulging a bit more than usual in holiday food shouldn’t be a problem.

Wed
27
Nov

“Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child” at the 28th Annual Christmas Fantasy


28th Annual Christmas Fantasy ... The Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation’s 28th Annual Christmas Fantasy hosted 56 decorated full-size Christmas trees at the event held November 15-18 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. These trees were all decorated by local individuals, businesses, organizations and classes and each had a local person or business sponsoring them as well. Many local entertainers also performed at each event during the course of the weekend. Submitted photo.

The 2019 Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy was held November 15-18 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, and was a huge success thanks to all of the overwhelming community involvement.

A record number of auction items were donated to this year’s Fantasy by area businesses and individuals.  The 128 auction items were displayed and auctioned on a silent auction bid to the highest bidder Monday night at 7 p.m.

Wed
27
Nov

Blood Donor Day set for December 2; Call ahead to schedule appointment

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, December 2 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.

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

Wed
27
Nov

Ask for local health care options available at VMH

Veterans Memorial Hospital began offering Urgent Care Monday, November 18, available seven days a week. Urgent Care is designed for treating injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an emergency department visit.

Urgent Care is now offered every Monday through Friday evening from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Patients may enter through the main entrance of the hospital and ask for urgent care. A registered nurse will assess each patient and decide if urgent care or emergency room is the level of care they need.

Wed
27
Nov

Health Care Provider CPR offered December 18

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering the next recertification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers (those working in health-related fields such as physicians, nurses, EMS, etc.) Wednesday, December 18, beginning at 5 p.m. This “Health Care Professional” CPR class will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of the hospital.

All registrants should bring along their own pocket mask, if they have one. Upon successful completion of the class, the participant will receive an electronic card certifying them as a BLS Healthcare Provider for a two-year period.

Pre-registration plus a minimum of three participants is required for the class to be held. For more information and to register for “Health Care Provider” CPR, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
20
Nov

Urgent Care now open; Other local health care options available


Urgent Care available at VMH ... Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon is now offering Urgent Care seven days a week. Urgent Care is designed for treating injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an emergency department visit. Patients may enter through the main entrance of the hospital, pictured above, and ask for Urgent Care. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon is now offering Urgent Care seven days a week.  Urgent Care is designed for treating injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an emergency department visit.

Urgent Care is now offered every Monday through Friday evening from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patients may enter through the main entrance of the hospital and ask for Urgent Care.  A registered nurse will assess each patient and decide if they meet criteria for urgent care. Urgent Care is first come, first serve with emergency patients taking precedence.

Wed
20
Nov

Continuous Glucose Monitoring at Veterans Memorial Hospital


Monitoring glucose levels with VMH Diabetes Education Program ... The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education Program offers continuous glucose monitoring as an outpatient service. The Freestyle Libre Pro System offers the option of continuous glucose monitoring for three to 14 days. This system helps health care providers fine-tune their patients’ diabetes treatment plan, giving patients optimal control of their diabetes and their life. Once a physician has ordered a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Study, the diabetes educator is able to insert a tiny glucose sensor on the back of the patient’s arm. This procedure is quick and painless. The information in the sensor is downloaded by the diabetes educator using a hand-held reader, which generates a graphical report, such as the one pictured here, that can be shared with the patient’s provider. This information is a useful tool in modifying the patient’s medications, meal planning and activity routine to improve blood sugar control. Submitted photo.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education Program offers continuous glucose monitoring as an outpatient service. The Freestyle Libre Pro System offers the option of continuous glucose monitoring for three to 14 days. This system helps health care providers fine-tune their patients’ diabetes treatment plan, giving patients optimal control of their diabetes and their life.

Continuous glucose monitoring is used to determine what a patient’s blood glucose levels are continuously, 24 hours a day, even while they sleep. When the data is downloaded at the end of the study, there are a total of 288 blood sugar readings available over a 24-hour time span. The information is able to be transferred onto graphs which can show the healthcare providers how a patient’s blood sugar trends throughout each day the sensor is worn.

Wed
20
Nov

Blood Donor Day set

The next Life Serve Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, December 2 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.

The LifeServe Blood Center seeks donors to ensure a safe and plentiful blood supply in Iowa. Because there is no substitute for human blood, the need for donors is continuous.

How much does ONE blood donation help? The LifeServe Blood Center states, one blood donation can do the following:
· Cancer: up to eight platelet units per week
· Burn Victims:  Up to 20 plasma units
· Automobile Accidents:  Up to 50 red blood cell units.
· Premature Infants:  Up to five units
· Heart Surgery:  Up to six red blood cell units plus six platelet units
· Organ Transplants:  Up to 25 plasma units plus 30 platlet units plus 40 red blood cell units.

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