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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 »»
Do you have an advance directive?
October 29, 2011 Do you know what healthcare treatments you would want if you suffered from accident or illness that left you unable to speak for yourself? Do others know what these wishes are as well? Although thi... more »»
Grundy area breast cancer support group at GCMH
October 29, 2011 Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Breast Cancer Support Group on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. in the Education Room. more »»
Grundy County Public Health celebrates Red Ribbon week
October 22, 2011 Grundy County Public Health invites the community to take a visible stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31. more »» 
Parkview & Millennium Therapy celebrate one year partnership
October 22, 2011 Parkview Manor and Millennium Therapy are celebrating their one year partnership in providing inpatient and outpatient therapy services to the Reinbeck community. more »» 
National gynecologic awareness
October 1, 2011 This year’s National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness GCAM theme is: “LEARN - about the risk factors and symptoms of gynecologic cancers, LISTEN - to your body, ACT - to reduce your risk and take... more »»
Create a world with more birthdays
September 17, 2011 The American Cancer Society is working every day to save lives and get closer to a world with more birthdays. more »»
Support your community with blood donation
September 17, 2011 Volunteer blood donors play a vital role in the community health care system. Donations are needed now to ensure blood is available to hospital patients when it is needed. more »»
Cedar Valley Hospice to hold grief support group
September 17, 2011 Cedar Valley Hospice is announcing upcoming grief support groups being held in Grundy Center and Parkersburg. more »» |
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