Health

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17
Jul

Diabetes Support will not meet

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting in July. The group will begin holding its regular monthly meetings again 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
17
Jul

No CPR course in July at VMH

Veterans Memorial Hospital will not be offering a CPR course in July. The next class available will be offered Wednesday, August 21 and will be offered for health care professionals. For more information, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
10
Jul

Inside the new MRI at Veterans Memorial Hospital


New MRI machine at VMH ... Pictured above is a view inside the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine that arrived at Veterans Memorial Hospital April 1. This new, state-of-the art machine offers scanning in any direction which provides important new perspectives of structures previously viewed in only one dimension and expanding the number of tests that can be performed locally at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Submitted photos.

Veterans Memorial Hospital introduced its new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to the local communities April 1, upgrading from an older system, and is now offering 16-channel technology for superior image quality, shorter exam times and increased diagnostic confidence.

The experienced Radiology staff at Veterans Memorial Hospital has been using this new machine for three months and is very happy with its performance.

“We are very excited to be using this updated machine here at Veterans Memorial Hospital,” states Amanda Leiran, Radiology Supervisor at Veterans Memorial Hospital. “With this new machine, we can definitely offer a greater number of exams to our patients in a more spacious scanner, keeping them much more comfortable and close to home.”

Wed
10
Jul

VMH to offer a variety of free health tests plus “Stop the Bleed” Training at 2019 Allamakee County Fair


Free health tests and education at Allamakee County Fair ... Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering a variety of free health tests and education at the 2019 Allamakee County Fair. Testing and educational materials will change daily. “Stop the Bleed Training”, which is pictured above, will be offered by the hospital the entire time the Pavilion building is open. Adults and children will learn how to quickly stop a life-threatening bleed by packing a puncture wound or laceration and even learn how to safely apply a tourniquet for heavy bleeds. Pictured above are members of the Elon PMC 4-H Club who recently attended a “Stop the Bleed” Training. Any other groups who would like to host this training are welcome to call Veterans Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Supervisor Diane Butikofer, RN, at 563-568-3411 for more information. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will be offering a variety of free health tests and education at the 2019 Allamakee County Fair. Testing and educational materials will change daily and will include the following schedule:

Wed
10
Jul

Caregiver Support Group to meet

The next Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held Monday, July 15 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 within the local community.

Wed
10
Jul

Hospital Auxiliary Euchre Marathon to be held July 18

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, July 18. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if not an Auxiliary member. The Euchre marathons are held the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Room at the Waukon Wellness Center.

The Auxiliary’s Euchre Marathons begin at 11:30 a.m. with dinner, if chosen.  Call Northland Agency on Aging at 877-838-8077 if choosing to eat dinner. Card playing will follow at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to stay and play cards following the Senior Citizens meal is more than welcome to do so. All proceeds go towards the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Prizes will be awarded.

Anyone interested in attending, but preferring to play Bridge is also welcome to join in. It is asked that they come with their own table of four players, however.

Wed
10
Jul

Memorials received by VMH Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Darlene Schultz by JoAnn Peake, Dave and Brenda Deering, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Sherry Schultz,  Stan and Cheryl Martins, Burnell and Gloria Sander, Keith and Carol Bakkum, Craig and Cindy Converse, Sara Enyart, Bruce and Linda Schoening, Dave and Penny Wheeler, Joe and Judy Sweeney, Mark and Jennifer Zieman, Hall and Denise Everman, Joe and Linda Zuercher, Connie Plaht, Dennis and Donna Blumhagen, Carl and Joyce Thornton, Laura Duvel, Jim and Martha Ludeking, Jim and Jill Kiesau, Russ and Mary Jo Meyer, Ver Dean and Jean Ann Radloff, Steve and Paula Enyart, Joyce Kuhse, Glen and Judy Dean, Patsy Kerndt, Stacy and Cory Miner, Dennis and Nancy Turner, Joan Moore, Cyril and Shirley Larkin, Jane Dietrich, Jerry and Darlene Bissell, Jack and Sally Hagensick, Barry and Sue Mueller, Ardie Kuhse, William and Robin Atwood, William and Linda Wells, and family and friends of Darlene Schultz.

Wed
10
Jul

Blood donation matters

Did you know just how much blood is needed by certain patients? Here are some facts from the LifeServe Blood Center.

• Cancer patients can use up to eight units of blood a month.
• Bone Marrow Transplant patients can use up to two units a day.
• Cardiovascular Surgery patients can use between two and 25 units.
• Liver Transplant patients can use up to 100 units.
• Auto/Trauma Accident patients can use between five and 100 units.
• Premature infants can use between one and four units.
• Burn victims case use up to 20 units of platelets.
• Heart surgery patients can use up to three to eight units of red cells and one to 10 units of platelets.
• Organ transplant patients can use 10-30 units of blood.

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Thursday, July 11 from 12:30-5 p.m. The blood drive will be held at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon.

Wed
10
Jul

No CPR course offered this month at VMH

Veterans Memorial Hospital will not be offering a CPR course in July. The next class available will be offered Wednesday, August 21 and will be offered for health care professionals.

The cost for all CPR classes, for certification or recertification, at Veterans Memorial Hospital is the same. The card received with the course does certify attendants in CPR for two years. For more information and to register for next the CPR Course, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
10
Jul

Diabetes Support Group will not meet in July

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting in July. The group will begin holding its regular monthly meetings again in August. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Angie Mettille, RN, Diabetes Educator, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

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