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Class available for smokers who want to quit

GRUNDY CENTER Do you want this to be the last summer you're a smoker? Smokers who want to quit are encouraged to take advantage of the Smoking Cessation class beginning in July at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH). The hospital is offering the 8-session class during weekly evening ...

Cardiac rehabilitation

GRUNDY CENTER Recognition as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional has been achieved by the nurses who provide the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH). Krystle Primus RN BSN, and Brandy Tripp RN BSN, each successfully completed the coursework and exam to ...

Hospital renovation plan

GRUNDY CENTER - Plans to renovate the original 1952 portion of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) are moving forward with the Grundy County Board of Supervisor's approval of the hospital project on Monday. The hospital will begin work in spring of 2016 to upgrade the facility's second ...

Hospital’s summer activities focus on wellness

GRUNDY CENTER - What does it take to create a trendy chopped salad? How can you determine the sodium and nutrient content of your favorite foods? How much physical activity is recommended for you for optimum health? Three events sponsored by Grundy County Memorial Hospital this month will ...

Red Cross blood drive June 3

Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience. The American Red Cross recommends getting a ...

Heartsaver first aid CPR AED offered

GRUNDY CENTER Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will offer a 'Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED' class on Saturday, June 13th from 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the GCMH Education Room (enter at Door #3 on the west side of the hospital). Additional classes will be offered on Saturday, July 11th and ...

Grundy County Memorial Hospital offers safe sitter course

Young teens who are just beginning to babysit are encouraged to take advantage of the new Safe Sitter babysitting course offered by Grundy County Memorial Hospital Education Room. The course is also ideal for preparing children for staying home alone safely. The course is scheduled on Thursday, ...

Relay for Life

The Relay for Life of Grundy County wants to invite all cancer survivors, those currently fighting cancer, and all caregivers to join us for a celebration in honor of all survivors-Relay for Life! Each step you take at Relay will celebrate life, symbolize hope for the future, honor memories, ...

Donate blood in honor of world blood donor day

The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need.Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients. ...

Help prevent the summer blood supply shortage

DES MOINES, Iowa LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging the public to give an hour of their time to save the lives of three people in need this summer.With vacations, holidays, special events, and many other fun activities, many people find themselves busier than ever during the summer. That's ...