Douglas Cooper, MD, is presenting a program that addresses the often asked question: "How do I know when I need a total joint replacement?" The presentation is on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Conrad Public Library, 114 N. Main Street, Conrad.The goal of joint replacement surgery ...
Please join Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) as they celebrate Men's Health Month in June. Monday, June 13, 2011 marked the beginning of this year's National Men's Health Week, which culminates appropriately on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2011. The theme for this year is "Awareness, ...
On June 19 we celebrate that person who represents leadership, the family provider and maybe even the voice of reason-Dad. OK, well maybe the situation is different in each household but on this day we say thanks to the fathers, grand and great-grandfathers out there.This year I encourage you ...
Grundy County Public Health will hold their monthly foot clinic at Westview Estates on Monday, May 9th.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 available. Please ...
National Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.Nancy Haren, Grundy County ...
A seasonal warm-up is on the horizon and that means time to get out the mop and bucket for your annual spring cleaning. You cherish your home and it's the place where you always find comfort. However, more than half of Americans test positive for some type of allergies and your home can harbor ...
Do you have concerns about falling? Have you cut down on your favorite activity because you might fall? Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging in cooperation with Allen College is offering A Matter of Balance, an award winning workshop designed to help reduce the fear of falling and increase the ...
Area health care organizations, including Allen Hospital, Black Hawk County Health Department, Peoples Community Health Clinic, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Dr. Mujica of Covenant Clinic and the American Cancer Society are collaborating to offer free colon cancer screening kits to people ages ...
White/Brown/Tan: Promote heart health and decrease cancer risk.Fruit: Banana, brown pear, dates.Vegetables: Cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, turnips, white potatoes.Celebrate March- National Nutrition Month-Eat Right with Color.March is National Nutrition Month and the theme of Eat ...
Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women in the United States. Colorectal cancer also is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases ...