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Drug take back set Sept. 27 in Grundy Center

The Grundy County Public Health Department, Grundy County Sheriff's Department, and Grundy County Memorial Hospital are teaming up to offer a convenient way for residents to safely dispose of unused and outdated medications.The 'Take Back' initiative is Saturday, September 27th, from 10:00 a.m. ...

Grundy County Public Health flu clinics for 2014-2015

Call 319-824-6312 to set up day and time in office.PLEASE BRING YOUR MEDICARE CARDLocations: Grundy Center Sr. Center-Sept. 30, 703 F Ave., Grundy Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Conrad Library-Oct. 1, 114 Main St., Conrad. 3-6 p.m.Wellsburg Library-Oct. 2, 411 N. Adams St., Wellsburg, 3-6 p.m.Dike ...

Eight nurses complete clinical ladder program at GCMH

GRUNDY CENTER, IA Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) recently wrapped up the sixth year of their Clinical Ladder program. This is a formal system that recognizes and rewards nurses who demonstrate advanced nursing knowledge and clinical skills. The applicants who meet criteria are ...

Blood donors save lives

Volunteer blood donors play a vital role in the community health care system. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure the right blood product is on the shelf the moment it is needed. It is difficult to predict when and exactly how much blood is needed, which is why it is important for ...

Grundy area cardiac support at GCMH

GRUNDY CENTER Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Cardiac Support Group on Monday, September 8, 2014 (change in date due to the holiday) from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in the Education Room. Please use Entrance #3 on the west side of the hospital.GCMH Pharmacist Matthew ...

Prescription drug drop box

The Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force has applied for and received a grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) to acquire a prescription drug drop box that will be used to help combat the local issues regarding the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.The Mid-Iowa ...

2014 Health Care Career Scholarship

Gladbrook Reinbeck High School graduate Abby Johnson, right, is among the nine recipients of 2014 Health Care Career Scholarships from the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Abby is currently studying Occupational Therapy and plans to use her degree in the area of health and wellness, ...

Grundy County urges annual flu vaccination

Grundy County joins the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in encouraging all residents to get their yearly flu vaccination. "The flu vaccine is safe and it saves lives," said Wendy Monaghan, Public Health Manager. "Healthy people, ...

Local program offered about total joint replacement surgery

The key to a successful surgery is preparation and follow-up care. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Iowa has a program for patients that are considering a total joint replacement surgery.Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare and Covenant Clinic Orthopedic Surgery will host its monthly Total Joint ...

Roll up your sleeve and save lives

DES MOINES, Iowa Giving blood is safe, simple and saves lives. Just one blood donation can help save the lives of up to three hospital patients in our community. Blood donors are needed throughout the year, and especially during the summer months, to help ensure life-saving blood products are ...