GRUNDY CENTER - Providing community members with the tools to improve personal health is the goal of the Grundy County Wellness Fair on Saturday, January 10 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Sponsors of the annual event, the Grundy County Wellness Coalition and the Grundy County Farm ...
After weeks of low to moderate influenza levels in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports statewide surveillance indicates flu activity is increasing. The most common flu virus circulating is the influenza A (H3N2) strain, although four different strains have been ...
GRUNDY CENTER - A new administrator and director of nursing have been named to serve the Long Term Care unit of Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH). Jordan Wineinger is the new administrator and Tammi Pierce RN is the new director of nursing.Before moving to Grundy Center, Wineinger served ...
The "Give Something that Means Something" holiday campaign is underway. Blood and platelet donors are already responding to the call to give this holiday season, but donations are still very much needed. Due to holiday activities, winter weather and seasonal illnesses, there are fewer blood ...
GRUNDY CENTER Celebrations with family, friends, and co-workers fill up the calendar as Christmas and New Year's approach. The gatherings feature plenty of food, however, and it's easy to put on extra weight during the holiday season.Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) dietitian Wendy ...
As 2014 comes to a close, the American Red Cross is asking Black Hawk County residents to give something that means something. Give hope to patients in need by donating blood December 30 at the tenth annual Cedar Falls Holiday Blood Drive at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.Cedar ...
Friends of Covenant Medical Center and Friends of Sartori Memorial Hospital will jointly award scholarships to area students in 2015.Qualified applicants must be graduating high-school students planning to pursue a career in a health-related program or post-secondary students currently enrolled ...
Today's health guidelines often mention the advice to 'Know Your Numbers.' The annual Grundy County Wellness Fair sponsored by the county Wellness Coalition and the Grundy County Farm Bureau will give community members a chance to learn their key numbers for good health, in addition to a ...
You can make a difference in the life of a child or adult this holiday season by rolling up your sleeve and donating blood. The selfless act of donating blood has a major impact in your community and can help maintain the local blood supply before, during and after the holidays.Pay it forward ...
GRUNDY CENTER Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group on Monday, January 5, 2015 from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in the Education Room. Please use Entrance #3 on the west side of the hospital.Join us for a time to share information and experiences with ...