VMH to offer a variety of free health tests plus “Stop the Bleed” training at 2019 Allamakee County Fair
“Stop the Bleed Training” offered during County Fair ... “Stop the Bleed Training” will be offered by Veterans Memorial Hospital during the Allamakee County Fair, July 17-21, 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 and below are scenes of the recent “Stop the Bleed” training at both the hospital’s Family Wellness Fair and the Safety Camp. A variety of tests and education will be available each day at the hospital’s fair booth as well. The schedule is within the above article. Submitted photos.
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 and will include the following schedule:
• Wednesday, July 17, 6-9 p.m. - Free Chair Massages by Veterans Memorial Hospital certified massage therapists Shannen Mezera, Vicki Klepper and Crystal Corwin.
• Thursday, July 18, 4-8 p.m. - Free blood sugar and diabetes testing by Angie Mettille, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, of the Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Department.
• Friday, July 19, 2-6 p.m. - Special displays on correct, safe infant and child car seats as well as Maternity Services information provided by Brianne Leikvold, RN, Maternity Services Supervisor at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
• Saturday, July 20, 4-7 p.m. - Hands Only CPR Instructions by Machelle Bulman, RN, Director of Nursing at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
• Sunday, July 21, Noon-4 p.m. - Free blood pressure checks by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Nurses.
Veterans Memorial Hospital will also be offering hands-on “Stop the Bleed Training” that will be offered 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. A booklet will also be handed out giving step by step instructions to all those who pass by. Participation prizes will be awarded as well as many door prizes.
As always, Veterans Memorial Hospital will have a medical kit available for any first aid emergencies. The hospital booth will be located inside the Fairgrounds Pavilion building on the stage.
