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LifeServe Blood Drive

The LifeServe Blood Center blood drive is held on the first Monday of the month. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with their blood and blood products. 

Regular blood donors may donate blood as often as every 56 days. First-time donors will find that donating blood is a safe and easy way to save lives and make a difference in the community. One single blood donation can save the lives of up to three sick or injured hospital patients. 

The donation process is simple:

1. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids at least four hours prior to donating.
2. Bring proper identification, such as your donor card or driver’s license.
3. Complete a health history questionnaire and screening interview.
4. Receive a brief health check by trained staff. This includes a check of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood iron levels.
5. Sit back while a unit of blood, approximately one pint, is collected. This process takes around 10 minutes.
6. Enjoy refreshments while relaxing for 10-15 minutes before leaving the facility.

The blood that is collected is tested carefully. In fact, all blood that is collected by any blood collection center is all tested the same, according to the federal regulations.

To help maintain Iowa’s blood supply, donate at the Waukon Community Blood Drive or schedule an appointment by calling the LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.

Safety Day Camp

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

8:15AM-2:00PM (Rain or Shine)

Allamakee County Fairgrounds Waukon, Iowa

Sponsored by: Veterans Memorial Hospital, Allamakee County Extension, Bear Creek Ag Supply & Allamakee Farm Bureau

One fun-filled day of learning for children who are 6-14 years of age. Topics of possible demonstration and discussion include:

• ATV & Motorcycle Safety
• Farm Equipment Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Lawnmower/Weed Eater/Chainsaws &
• Pinch Point Safety
• Fire Safety
• Grain Bin Safety
• Internet Safety
• Fire Arm Safety
• First Aid/Stop the Bleed/Allergies
• Safe at Home & Babysitting Skills
• PTO Entanglement Demonstration
• Helicopter Fly In & More

Registration is from 8:15-8:30 a.m. This event will be held rain or shine.

The registration fee is $15.00 per child which includes a t-shirt, lunch, snacks, first aid kit and a goodie bag. Pre-registration is required. Application deadline is May 23, 2025. Any applicants after this time will not be guaranteed correct size or color t-shirt ordered.

Please make checks or money orders payable to: Veterans Memorial Hospital

After registration, campers will be divided into groups and rotate through the safety sessions listed above. Lunch and snacks will be served. Return registration with payment by May 23, 2025 to:    Veterans Memorial Hospital; 40 1st Street S.E., Waukon, IA 52172

Complete registration online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMQPJPL

For More Information
Contact: Erin Berns, Public Relations Director
(563) 568-3411

Immunization Clinics

By appointment only, Immunization Clinics are held weekly on Wednesdays. Please call 563-568-5660 for an appointment. 

Stroke Support Group

Veterans Memorial Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist Steven Mazzafield holds a Stroke Support Group on the first Thursday of every month.

The Stroke Support Group provides opportunities to share tips, tricks, or trials among participants; offer support for caregivers; and for socialization. While strokes can happen at any age, the risk of stroke is greatest as we get older, with the majority of strokes occurring after the age of 70. 

If you, or someone you know, is currently experiencing hardship due to a new or ongoing stroke and feel speech therapy would be beneficial, please contact Steven Mazzafield, Speech Language Pathologist, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

VMH Women’s Auxiliary

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary holds a meeting on the second Monday of the month.

Grief Support Group

The local Grief Support Group holds a monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital.

This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss, whether it be death, divorce, illness, or some other grief. Please feel free to attend and bring a friend.

Immunization Clinics

By appointment only, Immunization Clinics are held weekly on Wednesdays. Please call 563-568-5660 for an appointment. 

Immunization Clinics

By appointment only, Immunization Clinics are held weekly on Wednesdays. Please call 563-568-5660 for an appointment. 

Diabetes Support Group

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group holds a monthly meeting on the third Thursday. The meeting will be held in the hospital's Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes.

For More Information
Contact: Angie Mettille, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator
(563) 568-3411

Immunization Clinics

By appointment only, Immunization Clinics are held weekly on Wednesdays. Please call 563-568-5660 for an appointment.