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Drive thru flu shot clinic
September 10, 2011 Grundy County Public Health is sponsoring the 3rd annual drive thru flu shot clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. more »»
Covenant Cancer Treatment Center to host health conference
September 10, 2011 Covenant Cancer Treatment Center will host a 2011 Health Conference for cancer survivors, their caregivers and family members on Thursday, October 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. more »»
Influenza vaccines
September 3, 2011 2011-2012 Flu vaccines will be available starting September 1st at Phil’s Pharmacy. This years Flu vaccine is made up of 3 different antigens. Type A/H1N1, A/H3N2 and B/jiangs. more »»
Grundy County Public Health
September 3, 2011 Back to school, football games, cooler weather and the flu season…it is that time of the year again and Grundy County Public Health encourages everyone to get a flu shot. more »» 
August is cataract awareness month
August 20, 2011 Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in Americans 65 years of age or older. A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. more »»
Blood donation
August 13, 2011 Blood donors are needed to make life-saving blood donations this summer! If you have never donated blood, please give it a try! Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives! If you are a bloo... more »»
Foot Clinic
August 6, 2011 Grundy County Public Health will hold their monthly foot clinic at Westview Independent Living on Monday morning August 8th. more »»
Latest state data show obesity rate rising
July 30, 2011 Iowa’s obesity prevalence rises to 28.4 percent A report out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Iowa’s obesity prevalence is 28.4 percent, up of 27. more »»
Blood drive
July 9, 2011 DES MOINES, Iowa – Show your school spirit by making a blood donation this summer! Everyone who participates in the What Color Do You Bleed promotion with LifeServe Blood Center will have the... more »» 
Joint replacement
June 25, 2011 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. more »»
National men’s health week
June 18, 2011 Please join Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) as they celebrate Men’s Health Month in Jun. more »»
Here’s to Dad’s health
June 11, 2011 On June 19 we celebrate that person who represents leadership, the family provider and maybe even the voice of reason—Dad. more »»
Foot Clinic
May 7, 2011 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. more »»
National infant immunization week is April 23-30
April 30, 2011 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... more »»
Safeguard your home against allergens
April 9, 2011 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. more »»
A matter of balance workshop scheduled in Reinbeck
March 26, 2011 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... more »»
Free colon cancer screening
March 19, 2011 Area health care organizations, including Allen Hospital, Black Hawk County Health Department, Peoples Community Health Clinic, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Dr. more »»
Nutrition and health tips
March 12, 2011 White/Brown/Tan: Promote heart health and decrease cancer risk. Fruit: Banana, brown pear, dates. Vegetables: Cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, turnips, white potatoes. more »» 
March is colorectal cancer awareness month
March 12, 2011 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. more »»
National nutrition month
March 12, 2011 March is National Nutrition Month and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) want to remind the community that making changes in your eating plans can... more »» |
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