Health

Wed
10
Nov

Health Care Provider CPR offered

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering the next recertification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers (those working in health related fields such as physicians, nurses, EMS, etc.) Thursday, December 2, beginning at 5 p.m. This “Health Care Professional” CPR class will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of the hospital.

There is a small fee to attend this class and all registrants should bring along their own pocket mask, if they have one. Upon successful completion of the class, the participant will receive an electronic card certifying them as a BLS Healthcare Provider for a two-year period.

Pre-registration plus a minimum of three participants is required for the class to be held. All participants will be required to physically distance during the class and wear a mask. They will also be screened at the hospital main entrance when they enter the building.

Wed
10
Nov

Memorials received by Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation

Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Gloria Jacobson by Nancy Schoh, Mitch and Maureen Duncklee, Kappy Bristol, Jane Dietrich, Jack and Evelyn Kelly, Marlys Leiran, Wayne and Joan Burk, Herb and Ann Dehli, Chuck and Marci Fritz, Teri Hanner, Debbie Henry, Ethan Jacobson, Glenna and Pamela McCombs, Stephen Osborn, Ernie and Donnalee Osland, and Pat and Craig Willard.

Memorials were also received in memory of Robert Bulman by Dean and Lynn Sorensen, Patsy Kerndt, Jean Huffey, Leotia Flage, Kay Carter, Ken and Rose Beardmore, Jane Dietrich, Jerry and Linda Siegrist, Les and Ada Marie Kerndt, Dave and Laurie Martin, and Dolores Fish.

In addition, memorials were received in memory of Paul Thompson by the Harpers Ferry American Legion Auxiliary and Shirley Rose; in memory of Alice Thompson by Patsy Kerndt; in memory of Dave Hartley by Dave and Sandy Lyons; and in memory of Curtis Kraus by Ardie Kuhse and Diane Kraus.

Wed
03
Nov

Christmas Fantasy soon approaching; Make reservations for drive-through meals now


2021 Christmas Fantasy scheduled for November 18-22 ... Reservations are being taken now for the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s outdoor Christmas Fantasy to be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. All meals will be served as drive-through meals which will be offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. All meals must be reserved with a reservation five days prior to the event. Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-6262. Submitted photo.

Reservations are being taken now for the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s  Christmas Fantasy to be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.

This year the theme for Christmas Fantasy will be “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” which is fitting for an outdoor Fantasy. A drive-through of lighted displays will be out in front of the Fairgrounds Pavilion for anyone wanting to drive through or walk through evenings during the event. The grounds will be open from 5-9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights and from 4-7 p.m. Monday night. The format of the event was changed again this year to keep the event COVID-safe.

Reservations are now being taken for drive-through meals which will be offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. All meals must be reserved with a reservation five days prior to the event. Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-6262.

Wed
03
Nov

Walk-In Clinics scheduled for third COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

A third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination is now available for all those who meet the following criteria:

• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
• It must also be at least six months from your last dose of the COVID vaccine.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee County  Public Health will be offering two walk-in clinics on campus in the near future. The first walk-in clinic will be Friday, November 5 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Those needing the Pfizer booster dose will go to the main entrance of the hospital and those needing the Moderna vaccination will go to the ICN entrance on the southeast side of the hospital.

Wed
03
Nov

November is Diabetes Awareness Month; Fatigue and dry mouth: What your body could be telling you

by Angie Mettille, RN, BSN, CDCES

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States. It is a result of insulin resistance and/or deficiency, causing blood sugars to be too high. You likely know someone that has diabetes, or maybe have been diagnosed with diabetes yourself. Even if you have never been told that you have diabetes, it is important to be aware of symptoms of elevated blood sugars, also called hyperglycemia.

There are also millions of people in the United States that have diabetes but have not been diagnosed. How do you know that you may have high blood sugars? Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes or not, it is important to listen to your body and be proactive if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms. These symptoms could be related to dangerously high blood sugars:

Wed
03
Nov

Blood donation matters; Next local blood drive is set for November 6

For those who don’t know just how much blood is needed by certain patients, here are some facts from the LifeServe Blood Center:

• Cancer patients can use up to eight units of blood a month.
• Bone Marrow Transplant patients can use up to two units a day.
• Cardiovascular Surgery patient can use between two and 25 units.
• Liver Transplant patients can use up to 100 units.
• Auto/Trauma Accident patients can use from five to 100 units.
• Premature infants can use up to one to four units.
• Burn victims can use up to 20 units of platelets.
• Heart surgery patients can use up to three to eight units of red cells and one to 10 units of platelets.
• Organ transplant patients can use 10-30 units of blood.

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Thursday, November 4 from 12-5 p.m.  The blood drive will be held at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon.

Wed
03
Nov

Memorials received by Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in Waukon in memory of Janet Palmer by Ann Roed, Wayne and Nona Sawyer, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Jens and Jane Kallevang, and Bruce Palmer.

Memorials were also received in memory of Norma Bloxham by Mary Ann Hager, Jerry and Linda Siegrist and Chuck and Lois Votsmier; in memory of Arlene Ritter by Patsy Kerndt and Joyce Kuhse; in memory of Pat and Keith Sander by Kate Wooden and Jerry and Linda Siegrist; and in memory of Nancy Wirkler by  Robert Wirkler.

In addition, memorials were received in memory of Nobert Kraus by Dr. Susan Bozeman, in memory of John Duvel by Tom and Karen Regan, in memory of Elinor Weymiller by Joan Bieber and Dorothy Sandry, in memory of David Schutte by Craig and Barb Lensing and Patsy Kerndt, and in memory of Daniel Howe by Mary Ann Hager, Jerry and Linda Siegrist, and Marlys Leiran.

Wed
27
Oct

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


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 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 ways to play a crucial part in finding breast cancer early on, which could significantly increase one’s chances of recovery; 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 are four of the mammogram technicians at Veterans Memorial Hospital with the 3D Mammography Machine in their pink boxing gloves, giving encouragement to ‘fight like a girl.’ From left to right are Kelly Baxter, Renee Stokman, Amanda Leiran and Keisha Coon. Submitted photo.

From the American Institute of Cancer Research and Veterans Memorial Hospital

Early detection can prove to be lifesaving when it comes to detecting and fighting breast cancer. There are four important ways to 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.

Wed
27
Oct

October is Physical Therapy Month; Services remain in full swing during COVID-19 while keeping a safe environment


Physical Therapy Month at VMH ... October is National Physical Therapy Month. The entire Rehabilitation Department remains very busy safely caring for patients during COVID-19 and is pleased with the safe system they have established to treat so many in the community that need and benefit greatly from regular physical, occupational, cardiac and speech therapy. Pictured above are a few members of the rehabilitation staff including Laurel Hagensick, Physical Therapist, and Tami Gebel and Melissa Clarke, Occupational Therapists in the hospital’s rehabilitation department. Submitted photo.

Physical Therapy services at VMH ... Pictured above is Austin Troendle, DPT/ATC, the newest physical therapist in the Veterans Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Department. Troendle graduated with his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy just over a year ago and remains very busy helping his team care for patients in the community and provide sports medicine to the local schools. Submitted photo.

October is National Physical Therapy Month. The entire Rehabilitation Department remains very busy safely caring for patients during COVID-19. The physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and cardiac rehabilitation staff all take the highest precautions with each and every patient, including leaving appropriate time between procedures and using all personal protective equipment and protocols.

The Rehabilitation staff at Veterans Memorial Hospital works with people of all ages, helping them to reduce pain and regain strength, independence and health. The Healthy Lifestyles Rehabilitation Center at Veterans Memorial Hospital is fully equipped for all rehabilitation patients with 17 weight machine stations, tread mills, exercise bikes, NuStep and elliptical machines. The six private treatment rooms allow one-on-one evaluation and treatment with the therapist.

Wed
27
Oct

“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Theme for first-ever outdoor Christmas Fantasy; Decorators and silent auctions donors needed for event


2021 Christmas Fantasy to be held outdoors ... Decorators and donors are needed for the 2021 Christmas Fantasy. The theme, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” fits this first-ever outdoor Christmas Fantasy event. Lighted displays will decorate the Fairgrounds with numerous silent auction items on display inside the Pavilion. Bidding for the silent auction this year will be handled online thanks to Sweeney Auction Service. This year’s event will be held Thursday, November 18 through Monday, November 22. The event format was changed again this year to keep the event COVID-safe. Submitted photo.

The planning of the 2021 Christmas Fantasy is underway and decorators and silent auction donors are needed. The format of the event was changed again this year to keep the event COVID-safe with decorations and lighted displays being set up outside on the Allamakee County Fairgrounds. Only the silent auction items will be displayed for viewing inside the Pavilion but the bidding will actually happen online this year.

This year the theme for Christmas Fantasy will be “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” which fits an outdoor, drive-through or walk-through Fantasy of lighted displays located in front of the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The event will be held evenings November 18-22.   Any type of outdoor lighted display is appropriate such as a tree, a wreath, a lawn ornament, an outlined item, a blow-up decoration, etc.

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