DES MOINES, IA-With back-to-school planning in full swing for parents and children, one important item must be added to the checklist, a vision screening or an eye exam. Problems with vision can have a profoundly negative impact on a child's learning ability. If you haven't had your children ...
GRUNDY CENTER - Grundy County Memorial Hospital will host the Alzheimer's Support Group on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the solarium on the second floor of the hospital at 7:00 p.m. Those interested in learning more about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease are welcome to attend or ...
(StatePoint) By the time you finish reading this story, you could have stared at the shapes of the clouds in the sky, enjoyed an indulgent snack or sent a long overdue e-mail to a close friend. More importantly, that 60-second break could keep your mental health and wellness in check.With 92 ...
DES MOINES Governor Chet Culver announced today that the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been awarded $3.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support efforts to prepare and respond to an expected resurgence of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus this ...
How to detect, treat and prevent eyelid skin cancerSkin cancers of the eyelid, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma, account for five to 10 percent of all skin cancers. While only a small number are lethal, eyelid skin cancers can cause significant ...
Grundy County Public Health Services is sponsoring a foot clinic on Monday, August 3, at Westview Estates in the Activity Room. The clinic includes toenail trimming and foot massage. This program is designed to aid people who have difficulty cutting their toenails. If nails are too difficult to ...
GRUNDY CENTER - The Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) understands knee pain and weakness. The knee is the largest joint in the body and acts as a shock absorber for the body. The cartilage in the knee can become damaged over time, due to wear and tear, injury, aging or arthritis. When that ...
These beautiful summer days beckon us to walk, swim and play outside. And while all Iowans should get outside and enjoy the warm weather, it is important to remember that sunshine is a delight, but it can also be a danger. This year, one million Americans will develop skin cancer, making it ...
Over time, adult teeth often darken due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth. Tobacco use or drinking coffee, tea and other beverages can cause darkening, and certain medications can also discolor teeth. These factors lead many adults to consider teeth bleaching to restore their ...
Grundy Co. Public Health Services is sponsoring a foot clinic on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Arlington Place Assistant Living, 95 D Avenue, Grundy Center.The clinic includes toenail trimming and foot massage. This program is designed to aid people who have difficulty cutting their toenails. If ...