Health

Wed
27
Jun

Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Golf Tournament results


Team “School Boys” wins VMH Golf Tournament ... The winner of the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation’s 25th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament held June 18 was team “School Boys” with a score of 60. Pictured, left to right, are team members Bob Wasson, Brian Hilsabeck and Bill Wasson. The Foundation Golf Tournament is an annual event, held each year in June at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Submitted photo.

The 25th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 18 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Thirty-one teams of three participated in this tournament. Each team enjoyed 18 holes of golf plus lunch and dinner prepared by Rich Schulte, Marge and Bud Strike and the Foundation Directors.

The Foundation gives credit for the success of this tournament to the many local businesses that provide great prizes so everyone participating wins. Plus many businesses serving this area contribute as hole sponsors to the tournament, making it an enjoyable, community-wide event.

Foundation President Kevin Hanson recognized Dave Martin, Marge Strike and Dennis Lyons, who were all in attendance, for beginning this annual fundraising event for the Foundation 25 years ago, stating it has been a great success ever since.

Wed
27
Jun

VMH’s weekend walk-in medical services available July 4, changes regarding some insurances will become effective July 1

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will again be holding its regular Weekend Walk-In Medical Services (formerly called Weekend Clinic) over the 4th of July holiday. The special medical services will be held Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from 1 to 5 p.m. for all non-emergencies.

Weekend Walk-ln's are held every Saturday and Sunday at Veterans Memorial Hospital, all year round, from 1-5 p.m. each day for non-emergencies. Anyone needing to utilize these weekend services is asked to enter the hospital through the main entrance and register with the receptionist.

Due to new regulatory standards, any charges for these weekend services will now be applied to the patient's insurance deductable or co-insurance. This change will take place July 1, 2018.

For more information, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.

Wed
27
Jun

Blood Donor Day set for July 5 at First Baptist

The next LifeServe Blood Center Blood Drive will be held Thursday, July 5 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. Blood drives are held once per month in Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.

The LifeServe Blood Center is seeking 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.

Over half of the United States population is eligible to donate blood, yet less than four percent donate on a regular basis. A single donation of blood can be used to save up to three lives and help in treatment of cancer patients, accident victims, hemophiliacs and surgery patients.  The LifeServe Blood Center is committed to serving the needs of Iowans by saving lives through volunteer blood donation.

Wed
27
Jun

Summer food safety

Simple precautions can reduce risk of food-borne illness

Warm weather means more outdoor activities, including picnics and cookouts. Every year, Iowa sees an increase in food-borne diseases during the summer. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that a few simple precautions can reduce the risk of food-borne illness.

Wed
27
Jun

Prepared Childbirth Education Class held at Veterans Memorial Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital will begin the next Prepared Childbirth Education classes (formerly called Lamaze) Monday, July 9, and the class will continue for two more consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the Large Conference Room.

The Prepared Childbirth Education classes at Veterans Memorial Hospital are offered in three sessions that allow the expectant parents to choose which topics they wish to learn more on. They may choose to attend one, two or all three sessions.  Session 1 covers labor, delivery and the postpartum period following delivery; Session 2 includes relaxation, breathing and pain management; and Session 3 covers infant care. Tours of the OB Department are available with each session as well.

Wed
27
Jun

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Maloy Johanningmeier by Lesa Moose, Joyce Kuhse, Rita Kern, Kay Carter, Ray and Lorraine Mitchell, Gayle Larkin and Dave and Laurie Martin.

Memorials were also received in memory of Mary Jo Oden by Carl and Betty Christianson, Carole Krumme, Dave and Sandy Lyons, George Pickett and Chuck and Lois Votsmier.

In addition, memorials were also received in memory of Randy Sweeney by Rick and Cathy Larson, Bob and Marilyn Bulman, Gordy’s Auto Body & Salvage, Fred and Lisa Mathews, Randy and Lori Hesse, Dan and Traci Byrnes, Ardie Kuhse, Dave and Gail Prestemon, Dave and Sandy Lyons, Don and Diane Haler, Mary Ann Hager, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Jane Dietrich, Jim and Jill Kiesau, Brad and Erin Berns, and family and friends of Randy Sweeney.

Wed
20
Jun

Continuous glucose monitoring system upgrade at VMH


Glucose monitoring at VMH ... Pictured above at right is Emmet Jones of rural Lansing and at left Angie Mettille, RN/CDE, Diabetes Educator at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Jones has successfully managed his diabetes since he was diagnosed in 1949, until now. Thanks to the new continuous glucose monitoring system, his insulin dosing has been adjusted and he again has the confidence that he is safe at home in managing his diabetes. Submitted photo.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Management Program recently upgraded its continuous glucose monitoring system.  The Freestyle Libre Pro System offers the option of continuous glucose monitoring for up to 14 days, rather than the three-day maximum duration of the prior system.  This new system helps health care providers fine-tune their patients’ diabetes treatment plan, giving patients optimal control of their diabetes and their life.

What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring?
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 into graphs which can show the healthcare providers how a patient’s blood sugar trends throughout each day.

Wed
20
Jun

WalkNEIowa.org highlights area healthcare providers prescribing walking to their patients

The folks at WalkNEIowa.org are back with a new spring campaign to get folks moving. The Walking Rx campaign shares the stories of northeast Iowan healthcare providers that are promoting walking to their patients as a way to support their happiness and health. Veterans Memorial Hospital is now sharing these stories highlighting their providers on social media. They can be accessed anytime on the WalkNEIowa.org website.

It is hoped that hearing these stories will inspire people to do some walking of their own, because this is not just a campaign; it is a long-term commitment to work together to incorporate walking, wellness and health into all local communities.

Wed
20
Jun

Be aware of ticks when venturing outdoors

by Sheryl Darling Mooney, RN, VMH Community and Home Care

It’s great to get out and enjoy the outdoors here in Allamakee County and Clayton counties, but remember to be vigilant about checking yourself and others with you for ticks. Examine your skin as best you can and use a hand held mirror if available. Fine toothed combs can also be used in helping to check your scalp. “I’d Like to Check You for Ticks”, isn’t just the catchy title to a country song, but a good idea to have someone else check the areas you can’t easily see.

There are ways to help decrease the likelihood of a tick bite or attachment:

- Treat dogs and cats for ticks
- Wear insect repellent containing the ingredient DEET (not recommended for children under two months of age)
- Wear permethrin-treated clothing
- Check yourself for ticks after being outdoors, especially after being out in the woods
- Shower soon after coming indoors.

Wed
20
Jun

June Fresh Conversations program to discuss Type 2 Diabetes - Myths and Facts

Eating sugar causes diabetes. All older adults develop diabetes as they age. Diabetes is contagious. Diabetes can be cured. Facts or myths?

All the statements above are myths. However, diabetes has become such a common disease that many times it’s hard to know what’s fact and what’s fiction. Fact - 29.1 million people have diabetes and over a third, 8.1 million, don’t know it. More than one out of 10 adults has diabetes.

Diabetes is a health condition that causes one’s blood sugar to be too high. High blood sugars can lead to other health problems, such as numb feet and fingers (neuropathy), heart disease and stroke, and difficulty seeing (retinopathy).

The good news is that one’s eating and activity lifestyle can help keep blood sugars in a healthy range.

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