Health

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Oct

More EMTs greatly needed in Allamakee County; Local EMT Class scheduled to start in January and will meet in person and in Waukon

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions will be offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course in Waukon beginning January 8, 2024. This 138-hour course, which will conclude in May, will be an in-person class held right here locally in Waukon, which is a huge advantage to students attending. Registration for the class must be completed prior to the orientation night January 8.

The EMT class prepares the students to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Wed
11
Oct

Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital Pillow Perk October 16


Pillow Perk scheduled for October 16 ... The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital Pillow Perk will be held Monday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hospital. Kraft Pillow Service, as pictured above, will be on-site to make old pillows look like new. Submitted photo.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be holding a Pillow Perk Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.  Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new.

Everyone is encouraged to bring in their feather pillows to the Pillow Perk to be cleaned, sanitized and given new ticking. Foam and Dacron pillows may also be renovated by this process. People are also encouraged to bring in their feather beds and have them made into new pillows.

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

Wed
11
Oct

The advantages of 3D mammograms


3D mammography offered at VMH ... Veterans Memorial Hospital is beginning its seventh year of offering 3D mammography. Pictured above is Renee Stokman, Mammographer, with a patient at the 3D mammography machine at the hospital. Submitted photo.

by Renee Stokman, Mammographer, Veterans Memorial Hospital

I’ve heard about 3D mammograms… why are they better?
Veterans Memorial Hospital is proud to be offering, starting our seventh year, this wonderful new equipment to the members of our community. When you come in for your 3D mammogram, you really won’t notice much of a difference compared to the 2D (regular) mammogram. We still start with two images of each breast, and we still use compression to get adequate visualization of the breast.

When we take your images, we get an additional set of thin slices of your breast. The images we get are similar to a CT scan, where the doctor is able to scroll through your breast slice by slice. When we view the breast this way, we can detect smaller cancers earlier. There is also a lower chance that you will get called in for additional images due to overlapping dense breast tissue.

Wed
11
Oct

Flu shots every Wednesday at VMH Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health


Flu shot clinics each Wednesday in October at VMH ... Flu Shots have begun at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health. Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine, and the vaccinations will be effective throughout the remainder of the flu season. Flu shot clinics will be held all Wednesdays in October at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and appointments can be made for immunizations Wednesday afternoons by calling 563-568-5660. Submitted photo.

Flu Shots have begun at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health. Flu shots are recommended for those who have not yet received the vaccine, and they will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.

VMH Community and Home Care will be offering flu shot clinics all Wednesdays in October. Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and appointments can be made for immunizations Wednesday afternoons by calling 563-568-5660.

Wed
11
Oct

Diabetes Support Group to meet at VMH October 19

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, October 19 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
04
Oct

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Four Key Steps for Early Detection of Breast Cancer”


Mammography offered at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can prove to be lifesaving when it comes to detecting and fighting breast cancer. There are four important actions that play a crucial part in finding breast cancer early on, which could significantly increase one’s chances of recovery, including: 1. perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE), 2. have regular exams of the breast by a physician, 3. have a screening mammogram regularly, and 4. be alert for possible symptoms. Pictured above are the Mammographers at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) who perform mammograms using the 3D Mammography Machine, including Keisha Coon, in front at center, and back row, left to right, Kelly Baxter, Heidi Ryan, Danielle Ferring and Amanda Leiran. Submitted photo.

submitted by the American Institute of Cancer Research and Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH)

Early detection can prove to be lifesaving when it comes to detecting and fighting breast cancer. There are four important actions that play a crucial part in finding breast cancer early on, which could significantly increase one’s chances of recovery should one be diagnosed with the disease.

1. Perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE.) Because 65 to 70 percent of all breast cancers are found by women themselves, there’s no substitute for doing a BSE. Examine the breasts the week following a menstrual period for anyone age 20 and over. For women who are no longer menstruating, they should perform a BSE the first day of every month.

Wed
04
Oct

Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital to hold Pillow Perk October 16

Pillow Perk scheduled for Monday, October 16 at Veterans Memorial Hospital ...
Pillow Perk scheduled for Monday, October 16 at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its annual Pillow Perk Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new. All items can be dropped off at the hospital’s loading dock entrance, located on the east side of the hospital, along the golf course. All items will be completed and ready for pick-up the same day. Submitted photo.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be holding a Pillow Perk Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.  Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new.

Everyone is encouraged to bring in their feather pillows to the Pillow Perk to be cleaned, sanitized and given new ticking. Foam and Dacron pillows may also be renovated by this process. People are also encouraged to bring in their feather beds and have them made into new pillows.

All items can be dropped off at the hospital’s loading dock entrance, located on the east side of the hospital, along the golf course. All items will be completed and ready for pick-up the same day. For more information, call VMH at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
04
Oct

Winner at Women's Health Day Luncheon ...

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers of Waukon hosted their 18th Annual Women’s Health Day Luncheon Tuesday, September 26 at the Waukon Banquet Center. Over 170 ladies attended the delicious sandwich and salad buffet luncheon hosted by the Auxiliary members, plus many free health and wellness tests were available. The theme for this year’s event was “Embracing Life at All Stages.” Speakers included Alex Berns, Nurse Practitioner at VMH Waukon Clinic; Tara Fink, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at both VMH Waukon and Postville Clinics, and Jill Fleming, PRN dietitian at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Lori Fink of Harpers Ferry, pictured above at right, was the winner of the Ladies’ 14kt yellow gold diamond and genuine green garnet pendant on an 18” yellow gold rope chain (retail value $1,000) compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon. Pictured above, at left, is Shelly Elliott of Elliott Jewelers presenting the prize.

Wed
04
Oct

Decorators needed for 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasy

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation 2023 Christmas Fantasy will be themed, “Wishing You a Merry Grinchmas!”  Christmas Fantasy decorators are needed to decorate the numerous trees for display as well as donors needed for the silent auction items such as miniature trees, wall hangings, quilted items, gift baskets, centerpieces and more.

The 2023 event will be held Friday through Monday, November 10-13.  Plans will again include the usual Friday night happy hour event, Saturday and Monday luncheons, Saturday night wine, cheese and dessert event and general admission Sunday and Monday afternoons.

Christmas tree decorators are needed to decorate their artificial tree for display during the Fantasy. These tree decorators may set up prior to the event and will then take all of their decorations and displays home again following the event.

Wed
04
Oct

Flu shots begin at VMH Community and Home Care - Allamakee Public Health

Flu shots have begun at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health. Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine and will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care will be offering flu shot clinics all Wednesdays in October.  Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and appointments can be made for immunizations Wednesday afternoons by calling 563-568-5600.

Flu shot clinics will also be held around Allamakee County on the following days:
• Lansing, Friday, October 6 from 3-5 p.m. at the IC Church basement
• Waterville, Tuesday, October 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Waterville Library
• New Albin, Friday, October 13 from 3-5 p.m. at the New Albin Townhouse
• Postville, Tuesday, October 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Northeast Iowa Wellness Center.

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