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Northeast Iowa Community College Business and Community Solutions will be offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course in Waukon beginning January 8th, 2024.  This 138-hour

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

You have until December 7, 2023 to enroll in or change Medicare drug plans for 2024.  Don’t wait until the last minute.  Remember, if you’re

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding a Pillow Perk on Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Lower

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers of Waukon hosted their 18th Annual Women’s Health Day Luncheon on Tuesday, September 26, at the

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation has announced the 2023 Christmas Fantasy held at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion.  This will be the 32nd  annual Fantasy

September is Newborn Screening Awareness and Baby Safety Month.   Being sure to schedule  newborn well-child visits following the baby’s birth is very important, according to

Flu Shots are beginning October 4 at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health.  Flu shots are recommended for all those who have

Washing your hands and washing them well is a great way to help stop the spread of disease, especially the flu this coming winter.  It

September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains cholesterol as a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is

Veterans Memorial Hospital, together with Helping Services of NE Iowa, will be offering the ‘Baby and Me—The Basics’ class on Tuesday evening, October 3, from

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  988 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7 for anyone contemplating suicide.  This year, the 988 Crisis Lifeline