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Nutrition & health tips
March 5, 2011 Food habits begin at an early age and have lifelong implications. Good nutrition is essential for physical and emotional growt. more »» 
New technology at Grundy County Memorial Hospital helps osteoporosis
February 12, 2011 Osteoporosis results in more than 1 million hip, spine, and wrist fractures annually. more »»
Foot clinic
February 12, 2011 Grundy County Public Health Services is sponsoring a foot clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Westview Estates in the Activity Room. The clinic includes toenail trimming and foot massage. more »»
Nutrition and health tips
February 11, 2011 Heart Health: Will Vitamins Help? It’s February when we are drawn to all things of the heart including Heart Disease Awareness month. more »»
Free colorectal cancer screenings available
January 29, 2011 The Allen Digestive Health Center is providing free colorectal cancer screenings for low-income, uninsured or underinsured residents of Iowa age 50-64 who are not on Medicare. more »»
Less sunshine may call for more vitamin D
January 21, 2011 Research shows that vitamin D may play a role in lowering the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, immune and infectious disorders, physical performance and some... more »»
Foot Clinic
January 7, 2011 Grundy County Public Health Services is sponsoring a foot clinic on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Westview Estates in the Activity Room. The clinic includes toenail trimming and foot massag. more »» 
Tips for joint replacement surgery
December 31, 2010 Douglas Cooper, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, offers tips for knowing when it is time for joint replacement surgery. more »» 
Hand washing is important
December 24, 2010 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 »»
Prepping for the ER
December 10, 2010 The emergency room could literally be the last place on Earth you may want to go but the amount of preparation you have before you have to make that trip will undoubtedly get you in and out the door... more »»
Fall prevention awareness
November 27, 2010 Falls are not a natural part of aging. Falls are the leading cause of injury death for Iowans age 65 and older, and the leading cause of injury hospitalizations and emergency visits in Iow. more »»
Quitline Iowa expands web-based services
November 27, 2010 Quitline Iowa is reaching out to a broader population of tobacco users by offering new services online. Iowans who are ready to quit smoking now have the option of registering online at www. more »»
Mold can be a danger
November 27, 2010 Mold can create serious health problems for residents recovering from the severe storms, flooding and tornados that occurred June 1 through Aug. more »» 
American diabetes month
November 5, 2010 Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) recognizes November as American Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 24 million children and adults in the U.S. more »»
Flu shots available at Grundy County Public Health
November 5, 2010 Grundy County Public Health would like to remind residents of Grundy County to get their flu shots! Flu shots are available at the public health office. more »»
Mammograms save lives October is breast cancer awareness month
October 22, 2010 Submitted by Rebecca Camp with the American Cancer Society Grundy County Relay for Life Committee Every three minutes another woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. more »»
Grundy County Memorial Hospital encourages early detection as to breast cancer survival
October 15, 2010 Grundy County Memorial Hospital is taking the opportunity during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram and perform routine self-exam. more »»
Cholesterol
October 1, 2010 It is important to understand what cholesterol is and how it affects our bodies and our health. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is created and used by our bod. more »» 
Grundy County Memorial Hospital offers massage therapy
October 1, 2010 According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massage therapy has been shown to relieve symptoms associated with a variety of conditions. more »»
Cataract awareness
August 27, 2010 More than 70% of people over the age of 60 will develop cataracts. A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloud. more »» |
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