March is National Nutrition Month: Morning Routine for Success
by Jill Fleming, MS, RD Dietitian at Veterans Memorial Hospital Successful people develop routines so they can reduce friction in their lives and focus on what they do best. For…
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Radiology Department now offers a CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring test for a quick, convenient and noninvasive way of evaluating the amount of calcified (hard) plaque and buildup of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries in the heart. This calcium score may help predict the risk of a heart attack and determine ways to reduce these risk factors. Not only does a Cardiologist look at the arteries in the heart, but a Radiologist also looks at the lower half of the lungs to evaluate for cancer, lung nodules, and other lung diseases. Pictured is X-ray Technologists Renee Stokman, at left, and Keisha Coon with the CT Machine which is used for this exam. Patients should ask their provider to send an order to the Veterans Memorial Hospital Radiology Department for them to have this exam.
New Cardiac Calcium Scoring at VMH Shows Risk of Heart Attack
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Radiology Department now offers a CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring test for a quick, convenient and noninvasive way of evaluating the amount of calcified (hard) plaque and…
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Volunteers Needed at VMH
For many Iowans, understanding Medicare and related health insurance can be confusing and overwhelming, asking themselves questions like, Where do I start? What are my options? Am I making the…
February 13-19 is National Cardiac Rehab Week. Veterans Memorial Hospital began its own Cardiac Rehabilitation program over three decades ago to help fulfill a need in the community—a need that has been and continues to be well utilized. Pictured from left to left is Cardiac Rehab Nurse, Amy Rolfs, RN, with Gary Moritz of Monona using the weights in the Cardiac Rehab Department. A Cardiac Rehabilitation program is essential for the fullest recovery of a victim of a heart disorder and is available locally at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Cardiac Rehabilitation at VMH—A Highly Utilized Local Service
February 13-19 is National Cardiac Rehab Week Veterans Memorial Hospital began its own Cardiac Rehabilitation unit over three decades ago to help fulfill a need in the community—a need that…
New! ‘Baby and Me—The Basics’ Class offered at Veterans Memorial Hospital
Veterans Memorial Hospital, together with Helping Services of NE Iowa, will begin offering the ‘Baby and Me—The Basics’ class on Tuesday evening, March 14, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the hospital’s…
February is Heart Month. Pictured is Callie Thorson, Emergency Department Manager at Veterans Memorial Hospital in ER Room 1 of the hospital who shares the following facts and tips on heart health.
February is Heart Month: The Facts on Heart Health
Over 950,000 Americans die each year from cardiovascular disease. Since February is National Heart Month, Veterans Memorial Hospital provides the following facts and tips on heart health: 250,000 people die…
February is Heart Month. Anyone experiencing any signs or symptoms of a heart attack should immediately go to the Emergency Entrance or call 911 for medical transport. Time is muscle, so the quickest specialized medicine can be administered, the less heart muscle is damaged. Pictured is some of the ER staff at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Emergency Room I, including, from left to right, Teresa Schaefers, RN; Dylan Farning, ER Tech; Jacob Dougherty, Paramedic/EMS Manager; Seth Bulman, Paramedic and Cheryl Livingston, Paramedic.
February Heart Month: The Seriousness of Chest Pain
Chest pain is a common presenting complaint in any emergency room, including the emergency room at Veterans Memorial Hospital. There is always the possibility of heart disease in every complaint…
New! ‘Baby and Me—The Basics’ Class offered at Veterans Memorial Hospital
Veterans Memorial Hospital, together with Helping Services of NE Iowa, will begin offering the ‘Baby and Me—The Basics’ class on Tuesday evening, March 14, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the hospital’s…
February is National Heart Month. The American Heart Association estimates that 89% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die because they don’t receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to encourage the public to learn “Hands Only CPR.” This simple way of performing CPR is very easy to do and effective for the victim and is outlined here.
February is Heart Month—Learn Hands Only CPR to Save the Life of a Loved One
February is Heart Month. Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to encourage the public to learn the American Heart Association’s “Hands Only CPR.” This simple way of performing CPR is very easy…
Ness Pumping and Porta Potty Rentals hosted their sixth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 29th in the Waukon City Park to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and detection. The family business recently awarded $2750 in proceeds raised from this sixth annual walk to Veterans Memorial Hospital to be used towards the new 3D mammography machine installed this fall. Pictured, from left to right in the back row is Carter & Rachel Ness, Chad & Diana Ness, Barb & Sig Ness, Evan Ness, Kayla (with Waylon) & Colin Ness, Pat Ryan. Front Row is Leslie Ness with Liam & Clayton Ness.
The Ness Family Makes A Sizable Contribution to Hospital’s New 3D Mammography Machine Thanks to 6th Annual Successful Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Ness Pumping and Porta Potty Rentals hosted their sixth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 29th in the Waukon City Park to raise funds for breast cancer awareness…
Keeping it Safe When Exercising Outdoors in Cold Weather
Exercising is important to do all year round. One should not feel that they need to stay indoors to exercise during cold weather. A good workout outdoors in the winter…
For the last twelve years, Russ Hagen of rural Waterville (pictured at left) has provided assistance to hundreds of individuals in the tri-state area as a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer at Veterans Memorial Hospital and has recently retired. Nancy Schoh of rural Dorchester still provides this one-on-one assistance with Medicare coverage, supplement insurance, long-term care and other related issues, at the hospital. One more volunteer is needed to continue to meet the needs of the area communities. Anyone interested in volunteering should call the hospital.
Senior Health Insurance Information Volunteer, Russ Hagen, Retires after 12 Years of Service to Community
For the last twelve years, Russ Hagen of rural Waterville has provided assistance to hundreds of individuals in the tri-state area as a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer…
Release Excess Weight by Eating Real Food and Not Snacking
By Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD The New Year is here and most of us are interested in adding “lose a few pounds” to our list of goals for 2023. It…
Pictured is Liz and Dustin Baumler of Ossian, holding their newborn son, Zachary John, who won the First Baby of the Year contest at Veterans Memorial Hospital. He and his family will all enjoy many gifts thanks to the local merchants who helped celebrate the First Baby of the Year born at Veterans Memorial Hospital in 2023.
First Baby of the Year Born at Veterans Memorial Hospital
Veterans Memorial Hospital physicians and staff are pleased to announce that the first established patient to deliver a child at the hospital in 2023 has been born. The First Baby…
Urgent Care Again Available Every Weekend-Remember to Ask for LOCAL Care
Urgent Care has returned on the weekends, at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Urgent Care services are again available every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patients may enter…
Self-care through managing stress is often a common New Year’s resolution. Stress relief is one of the first of many benefits associated with massage. Veterans Memorial Hospital licensed massage therapists, Vicki Klepper and Shannon Bernatz (pictured left to right) make sure massage therapy is available to the area communities five days a week. Appointments can be made on-line at www.veteransmemorialhospital.com or by calling the hospital at 563-568-3411.
Choose Massage for Stress Relief in the New Year
Self-care through managing stress is often a common New Year’s resolution. Stress relief is one of the first of many benefits associated with massage. Stress is a part of everyday…
Solving Dry Skin Problems This Winter
The dry air experienced during the winter months is an integral factor in creating dry skin problems. Heating systems to warm homes and offices, most commonly forced-air heat, wrings even…
Flu Shots Continue to be Effective After the Holidays and Are Still Available at VMH Community and Home Care
Vaccination now can still provide protection for the remainder of the flu season, which can last as late as May. Flu Shots are still available at the Veterans Memorial Hospital…
Flu Shots Still Available at VMH Community and Home Care
Flu Shots are still available at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Public Health Office. Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the…
Veterans Memorial Hospital physicians and staff will be awaiting the arrival of the first baby born at the hospital in the New Year 2023. This fortunate child and his or her family will receive a large number of generous gifts compliments of area merchants. Pictured is Katy Maker, Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner, who now delivers babies at Veterans Memorial Hospital, and sees patients in both the Waukon and Postville Clinics.
First Baby of the Year Contest at Veterans Memorial Hospital
Veterans Memorial Hospital physicians and staff will be awaiting the arrival of the first baby born at the hospital in the New Year 2023. This fortunate child and his or…
Veterans Memorial Hospital has announced Urgent Care clinics will be returning on the weekends, beginning Saturday, January 7, and will be offered every Saturday and Sunday from, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Urgent Care is designed for treating injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an emergency department visit. The chart below explains when to seek Urgent Care, ER or the Clinic.
Urgent Care Returns on the Weekends at Veterans Memorial Hospital Beginning Jan. 7
Veterans Memorial Hospital has announced Urgent Care clinics will be returning on the weekends, beginning Saturday, January 7. Urgent Care will be offered from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every…
Veterans Memorial Hospital Postville Clinic CLOSED on Friday, Dec. 23
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Postville Medical Clinic will be closed on Friday, December 23, due to the impending blizzard. The Waukon Medical Clinic will remain open until 5p.m. that day.…
The new Board of Trustees for Veterans Memorial Hospital was sworn in at their first meeting as a county-owned hospital on Thursday, December 8. Pictured are many members of the new board being sworn in and signing their oath. The hospital retained four of the five original members including Dennis Lyons, Patty Nordheim, Kevin Hanson and Jim Sewick, with three new members added from around Allamakee County, to make a total of seven board members. Those new members consist of Dave Weymiller of rural New Albin, Greg Lage of rural Postville and Dan Byrnes of rural Waukon.
Veterans Memorial Hospital Moves Along with Transition to a County Facility
With the nearly 72% county vote on November 8 in favor of converting Veterans Memorial Hospital from a city-owned to a county-owned hospital, hospital staff began the transition process immediately. …
Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
By Jill Fleming, MS, RD Let the holidays begin! Starting with Thanksgiving, many of us will attend several social events and parties up through New Year’s Day. It is tempting…
Keep the Holidays Healthy
Annual flu vaccination protects yourself and loved ones: The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that an annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect them and…
Diabetes Support Group will not meet in December
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting this month, in December. They will begin holding their regular monthly meetings again in January. For more…
Katy Maker, Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner, joined the Veterans Memorial Hospital Birthing Center team delivering babies last summer. Maker has over 30 years of experience as a nurse midwife and has assisted in nearly 2,000 deliveries. She is also proficient in and encourages water births. Maker offers care for maternity and family practice patients at both the Waukon and Postville clinic locations.
New Nurse Midwife Makes a Splash with Waterbirths at Veterans Memorial Hospital
Katy Maker, Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner, joined the Veterans Memorial Hospital Birthing Center team delivering babies, including waterbirths, last summer. She also cares for maternity and family practice patients…
Veterans Memorial Hospital Offers Testing, Treats and Prizes at the Copy Shoppe During Chamber’s Holiday Hop!
Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering free Blood Sugar Testing and Blood Pressure checks with immediate results at the Waukon Chamber’s Holiday Hop on Thursday, December 8. Free chair massages…
Holiday Weight Gain: How Big an Issue?
By the American Institute for Cancer Research Do the holidays tend to impact your wallet and your waistline? Well you’re not alone. The good news: despite feeling several pant-sizes larger…