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Although Iowa's influenza season typically does not begin until November, the Iowa Department of Public Health's (IDPH) influenza surveillance network has already reported a handful of influenza cases in the state.?Flu vaccine is plentiful,? IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk said. ?Since it takes up to two weeks after vaccination for the body to develop full protection against the flu virus, being ...

Henry County Health Center now has an important lifesaving tool available to its paramedic crews and Emergency Department staff. HCHC recently acquired the 5 Physio-Control LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Systems. Each of the health center's ambulances and HCHC's Emergency Department will be equipped with a device. The LUCAS 3 will benefit patients and rescuers by enabling continuous consistent chest compressions in ...

WEST BURLINGTON ? Jo Greiner, of Great River Cancer Center, has been named an EXCEL Service Hero at Great River Health Systems. The health system recognizes employees who demonstrate actions that extend beyond routine, expected employee behavior.Criteria for the service hero award are based on the health systems' philosophy of care. EXCEL stands for Enthusiastically friendly, ?X-ceeding? expectations, Caring and ...

Henry County Health Center now has an important lifesaving tool available to its paramedic crews and Emergency Department staff. HCHC recently acquired the 5 Physio-Control LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Systems. Each of the health center's ambulances and HCHC's Emergency Department will be equipped with a device. The LUCAS 3 will benefit patients and rescuers by enabling continuous consistent chest compressions in ...

Although Iowa's influenza season typically does not begin until November, the Iowa Department of Public Health's (IDPH) influenza surveillance network has already reported a handful of influenza cases in the state.?Flu vaccine is plentiful,? IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk said. ?Since it takes up to two weeks after vaccination for the body to develop full protection against the flu virus, being ...

Henry County Health Center's Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, Oct. 12. The course will be conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. On the day of the course, please register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the Health Education Center.Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by noon on October 11 to sign up.The ...

WEST BURLINGTON ? Jo Greiner, of Great River Cancer Center, has been named an EXCEL Service Hero at Great River Health Systems. The health system recognizes employees who demonstrate actions that extend beyond routine, expected employee behavior.Criteria for the service hero award are based on the health systems' philosophy of care. EXCEL stands for Enthusiastically friendly, ?X-ceeding? expectations, Caring and ...

WEST BURLINGTON ? A kickoff meeting for a new Medical Explorers program is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Burlington Area Family Practice Center, 1201 W. Agency Road, West Burlington. It will be led by family physicians Laura Hadden, M.D., and Doug Peters, M.D.Medical Explorers is a career exploration program for 14- to 20-year-olds. It provides an opportunity to learn about health care jobs and ...

The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet Monday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m., in the conference room of the Henry County Courthouse. Those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are welcome to attend.

Henry County Public Health will be holding their annual flu shot clinics this month and encourages all residents to arm themselves against the flu.The cost of the vaccine is payable by cash or check. There is no cost for Medicare recipients if they bring their Part B card. Flu shot clinics will be held at the Salem Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to noon, Winfield Community Center on Wednesday...