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GCMH’s Havens honored as Great Iowa Nurse

One-hundred nurses around the state have been selected for the 2012 class of 'Great Iowa Nurses,' including Jennifer Havens, RN, of Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Nurse's Week marks the eighth annual celebration of Iowa's Great Nurses Program. Nurses recognized for the honor gathered in Des ...

National campaign targets easy teen access to alcohol

The legal drinking age is 21. As teens around the country prepare for graduation and spring and summer events, the national We Don't Serve Teens program is once again targeting easy teen access to alcohol. Grundy County Public Health will be working with area law enforcement and establishments ...

GCMH offers 100 day weight loss challenge class

The 100 Day Weight Loss Challenge Class at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) includes fifteen weekly ins and five monthly weight loss classes from May 21 August 28, 2012. Classes will be led by GCMH Dietitians. There is a cost and offers a rebate to participants who reach their weight ...

Live Healthy Iowa post testing at GCMH

The Live Healthy Iowa post testing will be at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) from 7:00 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012. The event is free to the public and offers a variety of healthy assessments for anyone that would like to participate.The following key measurements of cardiac ...

Reinbeck community blood drive

Make a difference by donating blood at the Reinbeck Community Blood Drive on May 8thDonating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. Blood donors have a unique opportunity to contribute to their community by making a life-saving blood donation. Everyone who registers to donate blood goes ...

GCMH celebrates national volunteer appreciation week

The Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) held its annual volunteer appreciation event on Monday, April 16, 2012. Sixty six volunteers attended a luncheon prepared by GCMH's chef Nathan Woodley at the Grundy Center Community Center.More than 100 volunteers share their time, talents, and ...

GCMH Foundation announces scholarship opportunities

The Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) Foundation Board is now accepting applications for seven $1,000 Healthcare Career Scholarships that will be awarded for the 2012-2013 school year. Eligibility criteria include:Student must currently be enrolled in an accredited healthcare career ...

Relay for Life Grundy County

It's hard to believe that relay is less than two months away! Are you ready? Have you registered yourself or started a team? Are your team members recruited? Have you been fundraising? Do you have survivors on your team? Are your Luminaria purchased? So many questions, and the good news is ...

Grundy County Public Health taking back unwanted prescription drugs

APRIL 28 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Grundy County Memorial HospitalCheck your medicine cabinet for prescription and over the counter medicines that are no longer usable! April 28th is Grundy County Take Back Day. Grundy County Public Health, Grundy County Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County ...

GCMH celebrates national medical laboratory professionals week

The Grundy County Memorial Hospital will be celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 22 28, 2012. This week allows laboratory professionals an opportunity to call attention to the vital contributions they make to healthcare. The theme for the week is "Laboratory ...