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 process. Many people don’t realize…
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, eating has become a mindless…
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 resources that may be beneficial…
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 benefit event features a reunion…
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 you make informed food choices…
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 staff to alert the hospital…
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 suspicious or pre-cancerous polyps, which…
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 you think something has been…
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, as well as caregivers and…
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 is also a physical therapist;…
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? Does every Medicare beneficiary have…
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 fruits and vegetables. It’s also…
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week: March 12-18 Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program offered at Veterans Memorial Hospital that teaches a person to live and breathe better with chronic lung disease. Conditions such…
Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering Grandparenting classes again this spring. Corinne Cook, RN, Babysitting Class instructor, will teach the next Grandparenting Class on Saturday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m.…
By Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD, Veterans Memorial Hospital March is National Nutrition Month! You may have heard about Green Smoothies, but have you ever tasted one? If not, you may want…
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…
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 unit over three decades ago to help fulfill a need in the community—a need that…
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…
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…
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…
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. 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…
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 has provided assistance to hundreds of individuals in the tri-state area as a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer…
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…
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 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. Stress is a part of everyday…
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…
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 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…
