Health

Wed
17
May

30th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 19 ...

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s annual Three Person Best-Shot Golf Tournament is set this year for Monday, June 19 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Teams of three will begin the day with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. and play 18 holes of golf. Breakfast rolls, lunch, dinner and prizes for everyone will all be provided for a donation of $75. All those interested in joining the event are asked to pre-register their team by calling the Waukon Golf and Country Club at 563-568-9939. For more information about the golf tournament, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
17
May

Veterans Memorial Hospital’s “Family Wellness Fair” enjoyed by many during National Hospital Week ...

The ‘annual’ Veterans Memorial Hospital “Family Wellness Fair” returned in full this year Wednesday, May 10. As pictured in the surrounding photos from the event, visitors toured the Medical Clinic, Hospital and Gundersen Clinic in their route to the over 40 booths and educational displays and demonstrations provided by the numerous agencies who service Allamakee and northern Clayton counties, as well as from nearly 20 hospital departments. Entertainment for the evening included balloon artist Mike Chapman, face painting by Claire Butchkoski, Paramedic, a health career photo booth, and a fly-in with helicopter tours by Gundersen Air. In addition, a Waukon Fire Department fire truck and hospital ambulance were on site for all to view. This family event is held each spring on the hospital campus and is free and open to all members of the area communities. Submitted photos.
 

Wed
17
May

Diabetes Support Group Meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room 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 in Waukon at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
10
May

National Hospital Week: Providing needed care every step of the way


National Hospital Week at Veterans Memorial Hospital... May 7-13 is National Hospital Week. The numerous services provided locally by Veterans Memorial Hospital often walk patients from one area of their care to another, until the patient has fulfilled their goal of returning home. Kathy Byrnes of Waukon is a good example of many of those levels of care and local services working together for the same goal; to help a patient return to their home to live independently. She is pictured above with some members of her healthcare team including, left to right, Katie Rathbun, RN; Melissa Clarke, OT; Peggy Woodbeck, Home Care Aide; Penny Wheeler, C.N.A.; and Lori Shogren, Home Care Aide. Submitted photo.

May 7-13 is National Hospital Week. The numerous services provided locally by Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) often walk patients from one area of their care to another, until the patient has fulfilled their goal of returning home.

So many services are offered locally, close to home, but often patients don’t realize that unless they ask. Many of the hospital’s skilled care, surgical, maternity, laboratory, rehab and x-ray patients among others share with staff they would have been sent elsewhere for their care, had they not specifically asked for local care at Veterans Memorial Hospital.   

The following is an example of many of those levels of care and local services working together as a team for the same goal; to help a patient return to their home to live independently.

Wed
10
May

Safety Day Camp to take place June 7 in Waukon


Safety demonstrations to take place during VMH Safety Day Camp ... Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will be hosting the Safety Day Camp for children ages 6 to 14 Wednesday, June 7 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the photo above, a demonstration during a previous Safety Day Camp shows the importance of safety in using farm and lawn care equipment. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be hosting the Safety Day Camp for children ages 6 to 14 Wednesday, June 7 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to all children in the area. It is a true safety camp that instructs many areas of safety that address every child’s life.

During the camp, children participate in interactive activities that reinforce the importance of taking responsibility for their own safety, respecting parents’ safety rules and sharing safety tips with their family and friends. Hands-on demonstrations teach lifesaving first aid techniques and reveal the hidden hazards of children’s surroundings. Camp demonstrations also focus on farm hazards associated with various safety topics.

Wed
10
May

Veterans Memorial Hospital’s “Family Wellness Fair” to be held Wednesday in honor of National Hospital Week


Veterans Memorial Hospital Family Wellness Fair set for May 10 ... The annual Veterans Memorial Hospital Family Wellness Fair will be held Wednesday, May 10, from 3:30 - 6 p.m. Free health tests, family activities, entertainment, refreshments and much more will all be included in the evening plus many door prizes will be given away. All visitors are asked to enter the fair through the main entrance of the Medical Clinic, next to the fire truck. Everyone in the area communities is welcome to attend this free event, sponsored by Veterans Memorial Hospital in honor of National Hospital Week. Submitted photo.

The annual “Family Wellness Fair” will be held this Wednesday, May 10 from 3:30-6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Clinics. The “Family Wellness Fair” is a community wide event offering families of all ages a night of entertainment and education about the local resources available to them, plus many free health testing opportunities. This fun-filled family event is free and open to all members of the community of any age.

Wed
10
May

VMH suspends Urgent Care for summer months; VMH ER and Clinics available

As of May 6, Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon has begun suspending the current weekend Urgent Care services for the summer months and will reopen again September 9, in time for fall respiratory illnesses. During this time, patients seeking immediate or emergency care should visit the VMH Emergency Department (ER). For all other needs, patients can utilize either of the Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinics located in Waukon, at 105 East Main Street, or in Postville, at 124 West Green Street.

The Waukon Medical Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, this clinic offers early access hours Mondays beginning at 7 a.m., and evening appointments are available Thursdays until 7 p.m. The Postville Medical Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call the hospital at 563-568-3411 or visit www.veteransmemorialhospital.com.

Wed
10
May

Diabetes Support Group Meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room on the lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or who might have a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 563-568-3411.
 

Wed
10
May

VMH Grief Support Group to meet May 16

The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting, one week later than usual, at Veterans Memorial Hospital. The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 16 at 5 p.m. in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital.

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 meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
03
May

New events including ‘Be the Match’ and ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ at VMH’s Family Wellness Fair May 10; No masks required


“Family Wellness Fair” to return May 10 to Veterans Memorial Hospital ... The annual “Family Wellness Fair” will be held Wednesday, May 10 from 3:30-6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. This year the event returns to a full-size event with many new exhibits, including ‘Be the Match’ bone marrow sampling. A blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell, and other deadly diseases and events like this help to match donors to those in need. Gundersen Medical Clinic will also be hosting a ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ that evening. Pictured above and below are scenes from last year’s event. All visitors are asked to enter the fair through the main entrance of the VMH Medical Clinic proceeding through the clinic and hospital facility, the newly remodeled Gundersen Medical Clinic building, then exiting out the main entrance of the hospital. This year, masks will not be required. Everyone in the area communities is welcome to attend this free event. Submitted photos.

The annual “Family Wellness Fair” will be held Wednesday, May 10 from 3:30-6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon. Health and wellness testing, exhibits, activities and refreshments will all be providing a complete evening of entertainment and education for families of all ages. This year, masks will not be required and the fair will be back to a full-size event with refreshments and taste testing. Everyone in the area communities is welcome to attend this free event.

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