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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.

Flu Shot Clinics

Flu Shots are beginning October 1 at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health.  Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine and will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care will be offering flu shot clinics all Wednesdays in October, including October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.   Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 am and appointments can be made for immunizations those afternoons by calling 563-568-5660.

Walk-in Flu shot clinics will also be held around Allamakee County on the following days:

Lansing- Immaculate Conception Church basement - Walk in Clinic from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3.

Waterville – Library- Walk in Clinic from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.

Harpers Ferry- Community Center – Walk in Clinic from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

Postville – Northeast Iowa Wellness Center – Walk in Clinic from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

New Albin- Town House- Walk in Clinic from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17.

Medicare does cover the cost of the flu vaccination.  Billing for vaccinations will be completed by the Community and Home Care staff, but participants will need to bring their Medicare number or private insurance card with them.  If insurance does not cover these immunizations, they can be purchased instead. 

For more information, please call the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Department at (563) 568-5660. Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care is located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

For More Information
Contact: Community and Home Care Department
(563) 568-5660

Immunization Clinics

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

VMH Women’s Auxiliary

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

Flu Shot Clinics

Flu Shots are beginning October 1 at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health.  Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine and will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care will be offering flu shot clinics all Wednesdays in October, including October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.   Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 am and appointments can be made for immunizations those afternoons by calling 563-568-5660.

Walk-in Flu shot clinics will also be held around Allamakee County on the following days:

Lansing- Immaculate Conception Church basement - Walk in Clinic from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3.

Waterville – Library- Walk in Clinic from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.

Harpers Ferry- Community Center – Walk in Clinic from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

Postville – Northeast Iowa Wellness Center – Walk in Clinic from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

New Albin- Town House- Walk in Clinic from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17.

Medicare does cover the cost of the flu vaccination.  Billing for vaccinations will be completed by the Community and Home Care staff, but participants will need to bring their Medicare number or private insurance card with them.  If insurance does not cover these immunizations, they can be purchased instead. 

For more information, please call the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Department at (563) 568-5660. Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care is located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

For More Information
Contact: Community and Home Care Department
(563) 568-5660

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.