Test Iowa, the state’s free COVID-19 testing program has transitioned from offering COVID-19 testing at drive through locations throughout the state to self-administered kits. Now, Iowans may choose to pick…
Veterans Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring their 29th annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk on Saturday, August 21st in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. This year, the event again welcomes a…
Did you know one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood? Attend the next LifeServe Blood Center Blood Drive held on Monday, August 2, from 12:00 p.m. to…
Infusion Treatments, also called IV Therapy, are conveniently offered locally at Veterans Memorial Hospital, saving patients numerous, tiring trips out of town for the same service. Infusion therapy is performed…
Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering free blood sugar tests and blood pressure checks each day at the 2021 Allamakee County Fair. Testing schedule is as follows: Wednesday, July 21,…
Every two seconds someone needs blood! The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held on Thursday, July 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church…
For those not yet vaccinated, Allamakee County Public Health does have a good supply of vaccine and is highly encouraging everyone to receive it. Vaccine clinics are readily available every…
By the Iowa Department of Public Health and Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care The summer cookout season is officially underway in Iowa. Along with it comes the danger…
Vaccine—A Safer Way to Build Protection COVID-19 can have serious, life threatening complications and there is no way to know how it will affect anyone. According to the Centers for…
Veterans Memorial Hospital hosted their semi-annual Safety Day Camp on Thursday, June 10, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds in Waukon. This day camp drew a record crowd of 151 children ages…
By Steven Mazzafield, Speech-Language Pathologist Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes is a disease that causes high levels of glucose or “sugar” in your blood. When you have high levels of blood…
This bench was donated for the new Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic in Waukon by the Virginia Roe family in her memory. Virginia was a dedicated RN who worked many…
The COVID-19 virus is still on the move through unvaccinated individuals in the county, but that that are vaccinated are now able to do more and limit time spent wearing…
By Steven Mazzafield, Speech-Language Pathologist at Veterans Memorial Hospital “I don’t need a Speech Therapist. I talk fine!” You would be surprised how often I hear this when I go…
The COVID-19 virus is still on the move through un-vaccinated individuals in the county. Allamakee County Public Health does have a good supply of vaccine and is highly encouraging everyone…
The LifeServe Blood Center reported a huge number of donors at the special memorial blood drive, held April 21, for Julie Christensen at the Waukon Wellness Center. 72 units of…
Veterans Memorial Hospital-Celebrating 70 Years and Still Growing Veterans Memorial Hospital is in its 70th year of serving the community. While the building itself has made many changes, the hospital…
Maternity Services patients at Veterans Memorial Hospital will now be allowed to have two visitors at one time visiting a post-partum mother. In addition, any other children in the family…
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic is now open, offering needed primary family health care to the entire northeast Iowa area. Now, with both the Gundersen Waukon Clinic and VMH…
Allamakee County Public Health is holding weekly vaccination clinics on Friday afternoons for both prime and boost doses for Moderna. Currently, Johnson and Johnson one dose vaccine is available. These…
May 6-12 is National Nurse’s Week. The nursing staff at Veterans Memorial Hospital is all state licensed professionals with specialized training in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support,…
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will be opening the new Waukon Clinic on Monday, May 3, 2021. Those wishing to make an appointment are invited to call the new clinic…
Another generous donation of $10,000 to the Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon Clinic was received last week from Martin-Grau Funeral Home. Pictured at left is Craig Lensing and at right is…
Donations continue to be received for the Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic. Recently, a generous donation of $10,000 was received from FreedomBank of Waukon. Pictured, left to right, at the…
Health Tips From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & Veterans Memorial Hospital Wellness Committee March is National Nutrition Month. Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your…
By Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD Veterans Memorial Hospital You may have heard about Green Smoothies, but have you ever tasted one? If not, you may want to reconsider. Here is…
By Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD With people eating on the run and not planning ahead, eating has become a mindless act. Distractions have shifted our attention away from the actual…
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…
Ness Pumping and Porta Potty Rentals, along with Monroe Auction hosted their fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 24th in the Waukon City Park to raise funds…
Veterans Memorial Hospital welcomes Michael Coyle as the new CEO of the hospital following the retirement of CEO Mike Myers after 22 years of service to the hospital. Coyle brings…
from the American Institute for Cancer Research This week’s recipe contains classic ingredients for a healthy and sophisticated flavor. After all, few, if any, vegetables are as elegant as asparagus. …