Douglas Cooper, MD, and Robert Bartelt, MD, Orthopedic Surgeons at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH), offer tips for knowing when it is time for joint replacement surgery.Why is total joint replacementnecessary?The goal is to relieve the pain in the joint caused by the damage done to the ...
Help is Available 24/7 during this challenging time of the yearThe holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but if you're dealing with cancer - either through your own illness or that of a loved one this time of the year may be especially challenging. The American Cancer Society offers free ...
You don't need a special reason to donate blood. You just need your own reason. Some of us give blood because we are asked by a friend. Some know that a family member, or a friend might need blood some day. Some believe it is the right thing to do.Whatever your reason, the need is constant and ...
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging has its January meals planned. Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 year of age. People under 60 must pay the actual cost.There are two menu options on most days of the month. Both congregate and home ...
You can gift wrap a sweater. You can place a bow on a shiny new bicycle. You can fill a gift bag with holiday cookies. One thing you can't put in a box and place under the tree is the perfect gift - a lifesaving blood donation. When you donate blood, you give the perfect gift - another hug, ...
It's almost time to make your New Year's resolutions and the Grundy County Wellness Coalition is ready to help you tackle any resolutions that involve improving your health!A county-wide Wellness Fair is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, January 7, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. The ...
Grundy Public Health joins the Iowa Department of Public Health and the CDC in recognizing December 4 through 10 as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). The CDC established NIVW in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond.Flu ...
Germs live virtually everywhere. If you have not cleaned your hands in the last few minutes, you may assume that you are carrying germs. Germs are easy to spread with a simple hand shake, or touching an object that has been touched by someone else. We get ill when we pick up germs and then ...
There will be many reasons to be merry this holiday season. Making sure that your loved ones enjoy themselves responsibly is one of the most reliable ways to guarantee their safety. That is why Grundy County Public Health would like everyone to embrace the spirit of driving sober this ...
Grundy County Public Health will hold their monthly foot clinic at Westview Estates on Monday, December 12th. The clinic is open to anyone desiring assistance with trimming their toenails. A public health nurse will examine feet and perform nail trimming and filing. A foot massage is ...