Health

Wed
06
Jun

Sun safety steps from the American Institute for Cancer Research and VMH

Most skin cancers are linked to sun exposure, a risk factor that almost everyone can control by heeding a few common-sense precautions.  While many have seen or heard these “sun safety” tips before, the fact remains that there will be approximately one million new cases of  skin cancer this year in America; evidence that not everyone’s listening yet.

Wed
06
Jun

Blood in special demand during summer months

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, June 11 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located in south Waukon. Blood drives are held once a month in Waukon, to allow for more donors to give. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon with its blood and blood products.

Blood centers across the United States see a decrease in blood donations during the busy summer months. During the summer, people become more active, have busier schedules, spend more time outdoors and take vacations. While donations decline, hospitals see an increase in the need for blood. More driving can mean more automobile accidents. A person who has suffered severe injuries from an automobile accident can need up to 50 units of blood.

Wed
06
Jun

Diabetes Support Group to meet at VMH

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, June 21 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 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 at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
06
Jun

Grief Support Group to meet at VMH

The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Tuesday, June 12 at 5 p.m. in the Education Conference Room. 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 now meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
06
Jun

VMH to host “Welcome to Medicare” seminar June 11

“Welcome to Medicare” is a free, two-hour seminar offered by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors.  This program will be held Monday, June 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. “We’re excited to offer another free seminar to the community,” says Russ Hagen, SHIIP volunteer.  “Medicare is such an important program and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve.”

“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance.

Wed
06
Jun

Caregiver Support Group to meet at VMH

The local Caregiver Support Group meets monthly at Veterans Memorial Hospital. The meetings take place the third Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held Monday, June 18, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

This informal meeting is open to anyone who provides care and support for a family member or friend. Feel free to attend and bring a friend. This new Caregiver Support Group will continue to meet the third Monday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
06
Jun

VMH Auxiliary euchre marathon to be held

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, June 21. 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
06
Jun

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Don Topel by Jean Huffey, in memory of Laurayne Beisker by Roger and Jeanette Ruegnitz, in memory of Ruth Nolting by Milton Nolting and in memory of Bernell “BJ” Palas by Leslie and Ada Marie Kerndt, Jr.

Memorials were also received in memory of Danny Kiley by Jim and Linda Ryan, Jim and Jill Kiesau and Brad and Erin Berns.

In addition, memorials were also received in memory of Marie McKee by Donny and Joan Ewing, Chad and Kim Opfer, Jack and Cindy Heffern, Gwyne Kruse, Joe and Mary Kruse-Emerson and Patsy Kerndt.

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
30
May

National EMS Week recognized a VMH ...

National EMS Week was May 20-26. As part of the week’s celebration, Tuesday, May 22 Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement services from Harpers Ferry, Lansing, New Albin, Postville, Waterville and Waukon, along with the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa State Patrol and Gundersen Air, gathered for an emergency services photo at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Veterans Memorial Hospital expressed great appreciation to all of these services for attending the photo and especially for working together each and every day, playing a very important role in the emergency services provided in Allamakee County. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
30
May

“Stop the Bleed” program at VMH


“Stop the Bleed” program at VMH ... Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. Veterans Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has trained staff ready to teach the “Stop the Bleed” program to any community groups, businesses or organizations that are interested. This important program teaches the public and immediate responders how to stop the bleeding of an injured person on the scene, prior to arriving at the hospital’s Emergency Room, pictured above. Submitted photo.

by Diane Butikofer, BA, RN, CEN, EMT EMS/ER Supervisor at VMH

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number-one cause of preventable death from trauma. Through a cooperative effort of The Harford Consensus, The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, an educational program called  “Stop The Bleed” has been developed to teach the public and immediate responders how to stop the bleeding of an injured person.

The goal is to teach as many people as possible. Injuries may happen from many different causes and at many different times and places and this course teaches how to help increase the chances of survival of these victims. Learners will be taught the ABCs of Bleeding and techniques used to control bleeding. Some of these techniques include the use of compression and/or application of a tourniquet.

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