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What could I do to prepare for flu season?

CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine is designed to protect against the three main flu strains that research ...

Grundy area pulmonary support group will meet at GCMH on January 13

Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in the Education Room (postponed from January 6, 2014). Please use Entrance #3 on the west side of the hospital.Join us for a time to share information and ...

Pre-diabetes class to be held in Grundy Center

Pre-diabetes is a condition affecting nearly 79 million Americans. Pre-diabetes sharply raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and increases the risk of heart disease by 50 percent. Pre-diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in the blood stream is higher than normal, but not ...

Grundy area pulmonary support group will meet at GCMH on Jan. 6

Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group on Monday, January 6, 2014 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 others who are ...

New Year’s health begins at Wellness Fair

More than thirty exhibits that showcase local resources for health and wellness are available Saturday, January 11th at the annual Grundy County Wellness Fair at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, sponsored by the county Wellness Coalition and Grundy County Farm Bureau. Back by popular demand ...

Patients rely on dedicated blood donors

Red Cross reminds donors that need for blood doesn't pause for holidaysEvery day, patients across the nation rely on blood donated through the American Red Cross. Nearly 5 million patients need blood transfusions every year. Generous donors in the Reinbeck Community can help the Red Cross meet ...

Annual county wellness fair planned for January 11

Local resources for good health and wellness will be available for information and education, as the Grundy County Wellness Coalition hosts the 2014 Wellness Fair at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Grundy County Farm Bureau is co-sponsoring the event.Exhibits will be open from 7:00 a.m. ...

Local Weight Watchers program begins Wed., December 11 at GCMH

GRUNDY CENTER It is not too late to join the Weight Watchers Program at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH). The program will begin Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in the GCMH Education Room. Weigh-ins will start at 5:15 p.m. with the meeting time to follow. Please use Entrance #3 on the west ...

Live Healthy Iowa – 10 week wellness challenge

Join thousands of Iowans in Live Healthy Iowa's 10 Week Wellness Challenge. This simple and affordable challenge provides Iowans an opportunity to improve their health while engaging in a fun and friendly competition.The challenge works well for families, friends, businesses, schools and ...