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Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging announces January menus
December 24, 2011 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. more »»
Give the perfect gift this year
December 17, 2011 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. more »»
Grundy County Wellness Fair set for January 7
December 17, 2011 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... more »»
Influenza vaccination
December 10, 2011 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). more »»
National hand washing awareness
December 10, 2011 Germs live virtually everywhere. If you have not cleaned your hands in the last few minutes, you may assume that you are carrying germ. more »»
Give your loved ones the gift of safety buzzed driving is drunk driving
December 10, 2011 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. more »»
Grundy County Public Health to hold foot clinic
December 10, 2011 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. more »»
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on aging announces December menus
December 3, 2011 Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging has its December meals planned. Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 year of age. more »»
Give the gift of life this holiday season
December 3, 2011 Blood Donations are Needed to Maintain the Blood Supply This holiday season, you can make a difference in the life of a local hospital patient by donating blood and giving the gift of life! Donating... more »»
Holiday eating
December 3, 2011 Holidays: a season that brings the joys of family gatherings and gift-giving, often results in unwanted, unhealthy weight gain. more »»
Osteoporosis: A disease that affects both men and women
November 26, 2011 The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and that almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for... more »»
Senior health insurance information
November 26, 2011 Where can I go to find answers about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans? Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What coverage can I get with Medicare supplement insurance? Do long-term care... more »»
American Cancer Society marks 36th Great American Smokeout
November 17, 2011 One-third of cancer deaths could be prevented if people avoided tobacco products The 36th Annual Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 17, 2011. more »»
November is American diabetes month
November 12, 2011 November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. more »»
Annual Great American Smokeout November 17
November 12, 2011 The American Cancer Society has scheduled the Great American Smokeout (GASO) for November 17, 2011, to encourage smokers to quit for a day in the hope they may quit for good. more »»
Regular blood donations prevent blood shortages
November 5, 2011 Blood donations are needed in your community in order to guarantee an adequate blood supply is available at your local hospital. more »»
Area breast cancer support group
November 5, 2011 Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy area breast cancer support group on Monday, November 7, from 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. in the Education Room. more »»
Nutrition for diabetes prevention
November 5, 2011 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare will be offering a free nutrition for diabetes prevention program to raise awareness of food factors that can help manage or prevent type 2 diabetes. more »»
What are the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea?
November 5, 2011 One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud and ongoing snoring. Pauses may occur during snoring. Choking or gasping may follow the pauses. more »» 
GCMH offers tips for a better mammogram
October 29, 2011 Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) would like to encourage women to schedule their mammograms during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more »» |
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