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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. 

Grief Support Group

The local Grief Support Group will begin holding monthly meetings at Veterans Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 6, from 5-6 pm in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital.  Nancy Haberichter will be facilitating the meeting.

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.  This grief support will continue meeting the first Thursday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

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. 

Christmas Fantasy - Tingle 'N Mingle

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

The Friday evening “Tingle ‘N Mingle” happy hour will be held on November 14, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  This annual Friday night happy hour event is a special opportunity to meet socially with friends and co-workers after work. Many hot and hearty hors d’oeuvres will be added this year, plus desserts, candies, and spirits will be served among the trees.  Each ticket includes all of the delicious food plus two drink tickets as well as a green jello shot.  The cost is $25.00 per person. Tickets will be available at the door, and can be purchased n advance at the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

New live auction!  This year, a live auction has been added to the festivities on Friday night, beginning at 7 pm.  A limited number of items will be auctioned off at this time and will be publicized on social media prior to the event.

For More Information
Contact: Erin Berns
(563) 568-3411

Christmas Fantasy - Christmas Treats & Cocoa

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

Christmas Fantasy will be open to the public on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00am -2:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa will be available on Sunday for visits with children of all ages and for a photo opportunity.

This years’ Christmas Fantasy will again have a huge number of decorated trees on display.   Many items will also be available on silent auction for a great Christmas shopping opportunity.  These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, crafted items, wall hangings and other decorative items. 

For More Information
Contact: Erin Berns
(563) 568-3411

Christmas Fantasy - Wine, Cheese, Dessert

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

Reservations are available for the Saturday evening Wine, Cheese and Dessert event held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, November 15.  This year the event will be sponsored by the Eagle’s Landing Winery of Marquette, the Empty Nest Winery of Waukon and Madigan’s Winery of Lansing.  They will all be serving a variety of their finest wine throughout the evening.  The cost for this event is $25 per person and includes unlimited wines, meats, cheeses, crackers, cheese spreads, cheese curds and desserts which are all furnished throughout the evening.  Table decorators are needed for this event!  Decorators agree to decorate a table for four to eight people that they invite in to enjoy the event.  To reserve a table or to just make a reservation to attend, please call 563-568-4177.   

For More Information
Contact: Reservations
(563) 568-4177

Christmas Fantasy - Brunch with Santa

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

“Brunch with Santa” will return this year since it was a successful new event last year, and will be held from 9-Noon on Sunday morning, November 16!    A brunch buffet of scrambled eggs, ham, French toast sticks, biscuits and gravy, cheesy potatoes, fruit, cinnamon rolls, juice, etc., will be served from 9:00 am-Noon and will be sponsored by the Allamakee County Pork Producers.  A cash Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar will also be offered.  Santa will also be available to visit with children of all ages during this event.  Reservations are being taken now for arrival between 9-9:30, 10-10:30 or 11-11:30am.  Please call 563-568-4177 to make a reservation.  All ages are welcome to attend this event.  The cost is $15 per adult, $10 for children ages 12 and under, and Preschool age and under are free.

For More Information
Contact: Reservations
(563) 568-4177

Christmas Fantasy - Christmas Treats & Cocoa

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

Christmas Fantasy will be open to the public on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00am -2:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa will be available on Sunday for visits with children of all ages and for a photo opportunity.

The Christmas Fantasy will again open up to the public following the luncheon on Monday, November 17, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. when the silent auction and events come to a close.   

This years’ Christmas Fantasy will again have a huge number of decorated trees on display.   Many items will also be available on silent auction for a great Christmas shopping opportunity.  These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, crafted items, wall hangings and other decorative items. 

For More Information
Contact: Erin Berns
(563) 568-3411

Christmas Fantasy - Luncheon

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

Reservations are also now being taken for the popular Monday Noon luncheon, sponsored by the Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association, and will be held on Monday, November 17 at Noon.  A full meal will be served, catered by BE Catered and the Nutrition Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital.  All guests will have ample time to view all of the displays. Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-4177.  Cost for the luncheon is $25.00 per adult. 

For More Information
Contact: Reservations
(563) 568-4177

Christmas Fantasy - Christmas Treats & Cocoa

Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas Fantasy this year on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme is “A Christmas Vacation!” Reservations are being taken now for the many popular events held during this four-day event, marking the 34th annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Christmas Fantasy.

The Christmas Fantasy will again open up to the public following the luncheon on Monday, November 17, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. when the silent auction and events come to a close.   

This years’ Christmas Fantasy will again have a huge number of decorated trees on display.   Many items will also be available on silent auction for a great Christmas shopping opportunity.  These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, crafted items, wall hangings and other decorative items. 

For More Information
Contact: Erin Berns
(563) 568-3411

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.