Read more about the article 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 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…

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Read more about the article 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 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…

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Read more about the article February is Heart Month:  The Facts on Heart Health
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…

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Read more about the article 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 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…

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