Recovering from a Brain Injury with the help of Speech Therapy
In recognition of brain injury awareness month, I would like to talk about traumatic brain injury and the role of speech therapy in the recovery
Mindful Eating for Optimal Health
By Jill Fleming, and Brandy Strub, Registered Dietitians at Veterans Memorial Hospital In today’s fast-paced society, with people eating on the run and not planning ahead,
The Role of the Healthcare Social Worker
by Laura Sorenson, VMH Social Worker Social workers perform a variety of roles, but their primary job is to connect members of the community with
Local Band Members Reunite After 45 Years to Benefit the Health Care Foundation
Original members of three local bands will be reuniting on Friday evening of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12, for one night in downtown Waukon. This
Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Choices to Improve Health and Energy
Each year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates the month of March as National Nutrition Month. The focus of this campaign is to help
New Pulsara Communication System Used for Emergencies-The Reason Your First Responder May be On their Phone During An Emergency
Pulsara is the new communication system being used by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Ambulance staff, for fast, quality patient condition updates. Pulsara allows the EMS
Preventing Colon Cancer with Colonoscopies
Colon cancer can be easily prevented, yet it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colon cancer screening tests identify
March 19-25 is National Poison Prevention Week
Allamakee County Public Health shares the following Poison Prevention Tips compliments of the Iowa Poison Control Center, in observance of National Poison Prevention Week. If
New Stroke Support Group
Veterans Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with Steven Mazzafield, Speech-Language Pathologist, is pleased to offer a Stroke Support Group for individuals who have experienced a stroke,
Athletic Training Month-3 Trainers in VMH Rehab Department
March is National Athletic Training Month. Veterans Memorial Hospital has three athletic trainers on staff including Brad Krambeer, ATC, LAT; Austin Troendle, D-PT, ATC, who
More SHIIP Volunteers Needed at VMH!
Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What coverage can I get with Medicare supplement insurance? Do long-term care policies cover people with Alzheimer’s disease?
National Nutrition Month-20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
Health Tips From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Veterans Memorial Hospital Dietitians Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate