Health

Wed
16
Oct

Caregiver Support Group to meet

The next Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held Monday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meditation Room in the front entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. When a person is diagnosed with a chronic illness, a lot of focus and attention is put on how to keep that person as independent and as healthy as possible.

When a person loses some of their abilities to care for themselves the burden of care is often assumed by the spouse, a child (or children), or sometimes friends and neighbors. While everyone who becomes a caregiver handles the added responsibility with different skill sets, attitudes and understanding levels, there is no question that there is a very real strain associated with care giving.

Wed
16
Oct

Diabetes Support Group to meet

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, October 17 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 anyone who may have 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
16
Oct

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Gene Shogren by Virgil and Debbie Thorstenson, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Carol Moe, Bob and Linda Thompson, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, Marlys Leiran, Jean Huffey and Dave and Laurie Martin.

Memorials were also received in memory of Norma Fruechte by Jean Huffey, in memory of Fred Broszeit by Tom and Karen Regan and in memory of Lorna Kolsrud by Greg and Jan Gordon and Dave and Laurie Martin.

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

Wed
09
Oct

Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital to hold Masquerade Sale Monday, October 14


Masquerade Jewelry sales at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... Monday, October 14, the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its annual Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Then, the following Monday, October 21, the annual Pillow Perk will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking and a direct entrance to these events will be located on the east side of the hospital, facing the golf course. Pictured is a photo from last year’s popular Masquerade sales. Submitted photo.

Pillow Perk Date Changed to October 21

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its sixth annual Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale Monday, October 14. Masquerade is a company that hosts these sales only at hospitals throughout the country. They will be visiting Veterans Memorial Hospital for extended hours this year, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 14. Numerous tables of jewelry, scarves, hair accessories, leggings, lunch bags and more will be on display throughout the Large Conference Room and lower level of the hospital.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will also be holding its annual Pillow Perk Monday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Note that this is a change of date. Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new.

Wed
09
Oct

Flu Shots available at VMH Community and Home Care

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care is offering flu shots every Wednesday afternoon during its regular immunization clinics. The next flu shot clinic will be held Wednesday, October 9 from 1-4 p.m. and again Wednesday, October 16 from 1-6 p.m. The Community and Home Care Immunization Clinic is located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

Immunization clinics are held from 1-6 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and from 1-4 p.m. all other Wednesdays. Flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccines and tetanus vaccines will be available.

Medicare does cover the costs of a flu shot. Billing for vaccinations will be completed by the Community and Home Care staff, but participants will need to bring their physician’s name and their Medicare number or private insurance card with them. Those who do not have insurance that covers these vaccines can also pay for them.

Wed
09
Oct

October being observed as National Physical Therapy Month

by Amy Robinson, P.T., Director of Rehabilitation, Veterans Memorial Hospital

1. What is Physical Therapy Month?
The month of October is Physical therapy month, and it’s a time when physical therapists and physical therapist assistants educate communities about who we are and what we do.

2. What can physical therapists do to help with obesity?
Physical therapists play dual roles in our nation’s fight against overweight and obesity. Our first role is in the area of prevention. Therapists can help develop fitness plans and promote the ability for adults and kids to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disabilities that are a result of being overweight.

Wed
09
Oct

Caregiver Support Group to meet at Veterans Memorial Hospital October 21

The next Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held Monday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meditation Room in the front entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital.  When a person is diagnosed with a chronic illness, a lot of focus and attention is put on how to keep that person as independent and as healthy as possible.

When a person loses some of their abilities to care for themselves the burden of care is often assumed by the spouse, a child (or children), or sometimes friends and neighbors. While everyone who becomes a caregiver handles the added responsibility with different skill sets, attitudes and understanding levels, there is no question that there is a very real strain associated with care giving.

Recent studies have estimated that the stress caused just by becoming the caregiver of an adult with a chronic illness or disability will take seven years off of a person’s life. With more and more Iowans aging, this is a real concern in our community.

Wed
09
Oct

Grief Support Group will meet again in 2020

The local Grief Support Group will not be meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital until after the first of the year, 2020. When the January date is set, notice of the next meeting will be published.

The Grief Support Group is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.

Watch for the announcement for the date of the next Grief Support Group or call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411 with questions.
 

Wed
09
Oct

Diabetes Support Group

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, October 17 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 anyone who may have 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
09
Oct

Health Care Provider CPR

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) Wednesday, October 16 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 the “Health Care Provider” CPR Course, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

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