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| WHC to Host Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| WHC to Host Stroke Support Group |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Gentle stretching, exercise and yoga will be offered at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Free Child Car Seat Checks |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Waverly Health Center (WHC) staff will check seats for proper installation, provide education to parents and caregivers, and replace expired, recalled or damaged car seats. |
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| Get Involved with the VERB Summer Scorecard Program! |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Just as a verb in grammar is all about action, the VERB program will help keep your family active. |
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| WHC Celebrates National Hospital Week |
| Thursday, May 16, 2013 |
| In addition to celebrating their co-workers, there were opportunities to give back. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Announces Scholarship Winners |
| Friday, May 10, 2013 |
| Following a lunch served by members of the church, the WHC Auxiliary scholarships were awarded. |
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| "What is good for you today?" is Topic of WHC's May Speakers Series |
| Monday, May 06, 2013 |
Stephen Styron, MD, FACOG, WHC Women’s Clinic, will present “Studies, Stats and Other Lies: What is good for you today?” Learn the latest regarding multi-vitamins, estrogen, medications and a healthy, “elevated” body mass index.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Turn 65? Waverly Health Center to Offer a "Welcome to Medicare" Presentation |
| Monday, May 06, 2013 |
| The program will be presented by trained, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. |
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| WHC to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Thursday, May 02, 2013 |
Attendees will play “Dia-Bingo” for prizes!
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. |
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| WHC to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Thursday, May 02, 2013 |
| Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| WHC to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 |
| “Studies show that if you take action to manage your blood glucose when you have prediabetes, you can delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes,” stated Janine Johnson, BSN, RN, WHC diabetes program coordinator. |
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| WHC to Host Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Opportunities for Teens at WHC |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
VolunTeen Program
This program, now in its seventh year, offers students the chance to gain insight into health care careers. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Will Host Book Fair May 1 |
| Monday, April 15, 2013 |
| Start thinking of summer with a book on gardening or find a new grilling cookbook. |
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| WHC to Conduct Community Health Needs Assessment |
| Monday, April 08, 2013 |
| We want to hear from you. |
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| Waverly Health Center and The W to Offer 5-Week Wellness Program |
| Monday, April 08, 2013 |
| The Compass program will help participants establish and maintain long-term, healthy behavior change. |
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| Annual Family Fun Fair to be Held April 20 |
| Friday, April 05, 2013 |
| Area organizations will have bicycle helmet fittings, food, games, prizes, balloon figures and activities for children. |
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| Waverly Wellness Week to be Held |
| Thursday, April 04, 2013 |
Community Health & Wellness Fair – "Health, Wellness, Sustainability"
This health fair is sponsored by The W, Waverly Health Center, Hy-Vee and the Wartburg Sustainability Office. |
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| Occupational Therapy Helps Individuals Live Life to its Fullest |
| Thursday, April 04, 2013 |
| Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Present TMJ Lunch & Learn at The W |
| Wednesday, April 03, 2013 |
Ron Ragsdale, DPT, WHC physical therapy, will present “TMJ: More than a Toothache.” Learn how the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) can cause chronic jaw pain.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| WHC to Conduct Community Health Needs Assessment |
| Wednesday, April 03, 2013 |
| We want to hear from you. |
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| WHC is Hosting an Open House Honoring DeBuhr, Welcoming Nathem |
| Wednesday, April 03, 2013 |
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| Anxiety is Topic of WHC's April Speakers Series |
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 |
Jennifer Schneiderman, LISW, GC-C, WHC social services, will present, “Mindfulness and other Techniques to Manage Stress and Anxiety.”
This event is free and open to all. |
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| WHC to Host Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease Workshop |
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 |
| The workshop will cover the legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans in place. |
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| Waverly Chamber of Commerce Tobacco-Free |
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 |
| Visitors who violate the policy will be asked to stop tobacco use. |
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| WHC Becomes a Blue Zones Designated Worksite |
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 |
| WHC completed the research-based requirements which focused on policies, finding purpose, environment changes, social interaction and overall well-being. |
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| WHC to Conduct Community Health Needs Assessment |
| Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| We want to hear from you. |
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| WHC to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| Kara Rewerts, WHC licensed music therapist, who will lead a musical activity to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month. |
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| WHC to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Monday, April 01, 2013 |
Attendees will play “Dia-Bingo” for prizes!
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. |
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| Join Waverly Health Center in Thanking All Health Care Providers |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 |
| Waverly Health Center has a total medical staff of over 130 providers with a range of specialties including anesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic radiology, emergency medicine, family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, nephrology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, pain management, pathology, pediatrics, podiatric surgery, psychiatry, pulmonology, urology, and vascular medicine. |
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| Stop the Silence Day at Waverly Health Center |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 |
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Ben Brustkern, CVFF executive director, challenges everyone to be an active bystander to stop abuse. |
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| WHC to Host Stroke Support Group |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2013 |
| Those who have had a stroke, no matter how long ago, and their caregivers are all welcome. |
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| WHC to Host Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2013 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Will Host a $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale |
| Thursday, March 14, 2013 |
| Money raised will help fund Auxiliary projects. |
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| WHC to Support American Diabetes Association Alert Day |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2013 |
| The risk test can be found on the ADA’s Facebook page or at www.stopdiabetes.com. |
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| WHC to Host Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease Workshop |
| Monday, March 11, 2013 |
This free workshop on middle-stage caregiving will cover what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do at each point along the way.
Registration is required at (800) 272-3900. |
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| WHC to Present Colon Health Lunch & Learn at The W |
| Friday, March 08, 2013 |
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| Integrative Therapies is Topic of WHC's March Speakers Series |
| Friday, March 08, 2013 |
Jodi Reitmajer and Sheila Rosengarten, licensed massage therapists, and Kara Rewerts, music therapist, WHC birthing center, will present, “Integrative Therapies: What they are and how they can better your quality of life.” The presentation will cover:
Aromatherapy
Massage Therapy
Music Therapy
Reiki
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Christophel Clinic Offers Evening Hours |
| Wednesday, March 06, 2013 |
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| Medicare Changes for 2013 |
| Tuesday, March 05, 2013 |
- People with Medicare Part B pay less out-of-pocket for outpatient mental health treatment now.
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Monday, March 04, 2013 |
Attendees will play “Dia-Bingo” for prizes!
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Wednesday, February 27, 2013 |
The topic for the event will be "The Benefits of Reiki and Other Alternative Treatments."
Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson's disease. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Monday, February 25, 2013 |
| “For some people with prediabetes, early treatment can actually return blood glucose levels to the normal range,” stated Janine Johnson, BSN, RN, WHC diabetes program coordinator. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Monday, February 25, 2013 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Waverly Health Center and The W to Offer 8-Week Wellness Program |
| Friday, February 15, 2013 |
| The 8-week Compass program will teach participants about nutrition, exercise, health and stress management. |
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| WHC to Host "Through with Chew Week" Event |
| Tuesday, February 12, 2013 |
On Thursday, February 21, a booth with information to help quit tobacco will be located at the Green Entrance of WHC.
Smokeless tobacco can include chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco and snuff. |
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| Local Schools Participating in "Worth Fighting For" |
| Tuesday, February 12, 2013 |
| The initiative helps students realize that they are not a victim in the fight against tobacco. |
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| Providing Patient-Centered Care |
| Friday, February 08, 2013 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Offer Community Health Screen |
| Thursday, February 07, 2013 |
Fasting blood tests offered include:
- Health Screen with Iron and Lipid, $20, a 23-test chemistry profile that includes diabetes screen, kidney and liver function screen, iron and lipid profile.
- Lipid Profile, $12, measures triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL.
Non-fasting blood tests offered include:
- A1C, $10, measures blood glucose (sugar) levels over time.
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| WHC to Present Heart Health Lunch & Learn at The W |
| Wednesday, February 06, 2013 |
Michelle Litterer, RN, WHC cardiac rehab, will present “Heart Health.” The presentation will offer tips to help maintain a healthy heart.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Women's Heart Health is Topic of WHC's February Speakers Series |
| Wednesday, February 06, 2013 |
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| CANCELLED: Shell Rock Clinic Blood Drive |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2013 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Monday, January 28, 2013 |
| Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Offer Women's Heart to Heart Event |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2013 |
| Bring your friends for an engaging and entertaining morning focused on you! Speakers will cover a variety of women’s health topics, while giving you an opportunity for discussion and questions. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Scholarship Applications |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2013 |
| An Auxiliary committee will choose this year’s recipients and award $1,500 scholarships. |
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| Center Pharmacy to Hold Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic |
| Friday, January 18, 2013 |
Please bring your Medicare or insurance card (some insurance will cover vaccines in the pharmacy).
Vaccines are $30 for either the FluMist® nasal spray vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine. |
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| Journaling Presentation to be Held at Waverly Public Library |
| Friday, January 18, 2013 |
| April Chatham-Carpenter, PhD, of UNI will present, “Centering Yourself with Listening Prayer.” Chatham-Carpenter, a professor of communications, teaches courses in interpersonal, family and oral communication. |
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| Women's Heart Health is Topic of Waverly Health Center's February Speakers Series |
| Thursday, January 17, 2013 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Stroke Support Group |
| Thursday, January 17, 2013 |
| Gentle stretching, exercise and yoga will be offered at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Thursday, January 17, 2013 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Flu Season Hitting Iowa |
| Wednesday, January 09, 2013 |
| Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory (lung) illness caused by viruses. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Present Massage, Reiki and Aromatherapy Lunch n' Learn |
| Friday, January 04, 2013 |
Jodi Reitmajer and Sheila Rosengarten, WHC licensed massage therapists, will present "Stress Relief using Massage, Reiki and Aromatherapy."
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Thyroid is Topic of Waverly Health Center’s January Speakers Series |
| Friday, January 04, 2013 |
| Dr. |
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| Shell Rock Clinic Hosting Blood Drive |
| Thursday, January 03, 2013 |
| Every two seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood. |
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| First National Bank Provides Gifts to Family Nest Program |
| Friday, December 21, 2012 |
| "We already have a partnership with WHC and the Family Nest, so 'adopting' their families made perfect sense," stated Christa Leary, Marketing Director for First National Bank. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Friday, December 14, 2012 |
Kara Rewerts, MT-BC, WHC music therapist, will present "Music and Parkinson's."
Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Thursday, December 13, 2012 |
| "Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to qualify as type 2 diabetes," stated Janine Johnson, BSN, RN, WHC diabetes program coordinator. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Thursday, December 13, 2012 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Waverly Health Center Employees Donate to Area Non-Profits |
| Monday, December 10, 2012 |
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| WHC Offers Freedom From Smoking |
| Friday, November 30, 2012 |
| The program helps each participant create a step-by-step plan to overcome their tobacco addiction. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson's disease. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Hold Program for Those Losing Their Medicare Advantage Plan |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
If you are losing your Medicare Advantage plan, this program will cover your two choices:
- Join a new Medicare Advantage plan
- Contact plans for benefit information
- Do your doctors and other medical providers accept the plan?
- Run a comparison to make sure your prescriptions are covered
- Return to Original Medicare
- Purchase a Medicare Supplement
- Enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan
You can choose another Medicare Advantage plan or change to Original Medicare between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Sponsors Book Fair |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
| Find the perfect book for the child or adult on your Christmas list. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Stroke Support Group |
| Tuesday, November 20, 2012 |
| Gentle stretching, exercise and yoga will be offered at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Tuesday, November 20, 2012 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers, and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| 2012 - 2013 Waverly Health Center Annual Appeal Off to a Great Start! |
| Monday, November 19, 2012 |
WHC's 2012 - 2013 Annual Appeal will support the following technology:
- Large, high definition TV's in patient rooms to display a patient's health information.
- Sun medical information computer towers to connect patients with their health information.
- iPads for providers to allow them to make proper, rapid decisions.
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| Waverly Health Center Clinic Holiday Hours |
| Thursday, November 15, 2012 |
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| The Spa at Waverly Health Center Hosting Open House |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
| The event will feature information about products and services offered by The Spa in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. |
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| WHC’s Physical Therapy Celebrates PT Month |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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| Waverly Health Center Supports Quitters and the Great American Smokeout |
| Wednesday, November 07, 2012 |
The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 15, by encouraging smokers to commit to quit for one day.
People who want to quit smoking for this year’s Smokeout will have a partner through Waverly Health Center (WHC). |
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| WHC Auxiliary to Hold Annual Fall Food Fair |
| Tuesday, November 06, 2012 |
| The food fair will take place in the Carstensen-Gruben Room at WHC. |
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| Waverly Health Center Participates in Awareness Effort |
| Thursday, November 01, 2012 |
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| Sinus Headaches is Topic of Waverly Health Center’s November Speakers Series |
| Thursday, November 01, 2012 |
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| Area Students Attend Teens Against Tobacco Use Training |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 |
| The six hour training, sponsored by the American Lung Association, is a student-led peer education program made up of trained high school students that lead classroom presentations to elementary school students. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Dining with Diabetes |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 |
| The evening will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Present “What’s New in the World of ENT?” Lunch n’ Learn |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Grief and the Holidays Event |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 |
| The event will offer an opportunity for those who have lost a friend or family member to gather together and learn ways to cope during the holiday season, while keeping the memories of their loved one alive. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 |
The topic will be “Food for Thought.” Learn how food affects diabetes and the importance of healthy eating.
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson’s Disease Support Group |
| Friday, October 26, 2012 |
| Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| Shell Rock Clinic to Offer Community Health Screen |
| Thursday, October 25, 2012 |
| Shell Rock Clinic will offer a community health screen on Wednesday, November 7 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
| This event is free and open to those who have diabetes in their family, or those who have been told they have borderline diabetes. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host New Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
The group is designed to provide education and support to caregivers and to help them maintain their physical and emotional health as they care for their loved one.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Center Pharmacy to Hold Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
| Vaccines are $30 for either the FluMist® nasal spray vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine. |
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| Celebrate Planetree Day with Waverly Health Center! |
| Monday, October 22, 2012 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Alzheimer’s Workshop |
| Friday, October 19, 2012 |
| The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. |
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| Women's Clinic Meet and Greet |
| Thursday, October 18, 2012 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Hold Program for Those Losing Their Medicare Advantage Plan |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
If you are losing your Medicare Advantage plan, this program will cover your two choices:
Join a new Medicare Advantage plan
Contact plans for benefit information
Do your doctors and other medical providers accept the plan?
Run a comparison to make sure your prescriptions are covered
Return to Original Medicare
Purchase a Medicare Supplement
Enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan
You can choose another Medicare Advantage plan or change to Original Medicare between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Hold CarFit Course |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
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| Waverly Health Center to Hold Driver Safety Course |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
The AARP Driver Safety Course is designed to help you:
- Update your driving knowledge
- Learn defensive-driving skills
- Compensate for normal age-related, physical changes
- Reduce your traffic violations, crashes and chance for injuries
Founded in 1979, the AARP Driver Safety Course has helped millions of drivers stay safe on the road. |
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| Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
| Monday, October 15, 2012 |
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| Dr. Stephen Stryon Joins Women's Clinic |
| Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| “I was very intrigued when I heard Waverly Health Center was looking for an OB-GYN,” stated Dr. |
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| Recalled Steroid Product |
| Monday, October 15, 2012 |
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| Center Pharmacy to Hold Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic |
| Friday, October 12, 2012 |
Please bring your Medicare or insurance card (some insurance will cover vaccines in the pharmacy).
Vaccines are $30 for either the FluMist® nasal spray vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Offer Transportation as We Age Presentation |
| Monday, October 08, 2012 |
| To address these concerns, a 1-hour educational video will be shown with discussion to follow. |
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| Physical Therapy’s Role in the Treatment of Women’s Health Issues is Topic of Waverly Health Center’s October Speakers Series |
| Wednesday, October 03, 2012 |
Shelby Walsten, DPT/ATC, WHC physical therapy, will present “Physical Therapy’s Role in the Treatment of Women’s Health Issues.” The presentation will cover how physical therapy can help improve various women’s health issues, such as bladder and pelvic problems.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson’s Disease Support Group |
| Monday, October 01, 2012 |
| Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| Medicare Plans Change – So Can You |
| Friday, September 28, 2012 |
| The “Annual Notice of Change” is due in mailboxes September 30. |
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| October is Physical Therapy Month |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2012 |
| Waverly Health Center’s (WHC’s) physical therapy is celebrating PT month through a collection drive to support Cedar Valley Friends of the Family (CVFF) and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Monday, September 24, 2012 |
The topic will be “Partnering with your Health Care Professional.”
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Stroke Support Group |
| Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
| Gentle stretching, exercise and yoga will be offered at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Fall Prevention is Topic of Lunch and Learn at Waverly Senior Center |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
Leah Their, PT and Jenn Wolff, OT/RL, Waverly Health Center physical therapy, will present “Watch Your Step: Fall Prevention and You!” Topics include tips to develop balance and devices that can help with balance.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Bullying is Topic of Waverly Health Center’s September Speakers Series |
| Friday, September 07, 2012 |
Jennifer Schneiderman, Waverly Health Center, Ali Happel, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and Annemarie Goldhorn, Pathways, will present “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander.” The presentation will cover the many forms of bullying, warning signs, the impact of bullying and solutions for the problem.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Child Passenger Safety Week: September 17 to 22 |
| Friday, September 07, 2012 |
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The annual Child Passenger Safety Week is held to raise awareness that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12. |
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| WHC Auxiliary will host a $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale |
| Tuesday, September 04, 2012 |
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Money raised will help fund Auxiliary projects. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Diabetes Support Group |
| Friday, August 31, 2012 |
The topic will be “Living with Diabetes Today.”
This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education program offered by WHC. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host “Are You Ready for Medicare Part D 2013?” |
| Friday, August 31, 2012 |
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The dates for the Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) coverage “Open Enrollment Period” are October 15 to December 7. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson’s Disease Support Group |
| Thursday, August 30, 2012 |
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Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| First National Bank Donates to Family Nest Program |
| Thursday, August 30, 2012 |
| "The Family Nest is a great example of First National Bank’s commitment to community," stated Christa Leary, Marketing Director for First National Bank. |
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| Jerry Roling Motors Sponsors Bremer County Car Seat Program |
| Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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“We are concerned about the safety of all drivers and passengers,” stated Brad Roling, dealer principal with Jerry Roling Motors. |
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| “Parkinson’s disease” is Topic of Waverly Senior Center’s September Lunch and Learn |
| Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
Jenn Wolff, OT/RL, Waverly Health Center, will present “Movers and Shakers: Living Well with Parkinson’s disease.” Topics covered include causes, symptoms, treatments and research.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Monday, August 20, 2012 |
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“Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to qualify as type 2 diabetes,” stated Janine Johnson, BSN, RN, WHC diabetes program coordinator. |
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| Waverly Health Center Awarded Patient-Centered Hospital Designation |
| Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
| The Planetree award is the only one that recognizes excellence in patient-centered health care. |
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| WHC to Host Baby Cap Event on August 25 |
| Monday, August 13, 2012 |
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About 1,300 babies are injured or killed by shaking every year in the U.S. |
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| WHC Speakers Series: A Purposeful and Meaningful Life |
| Monday, August 13, 2012 |
Jon Hennings, ARNP, Shell Rock Clinic, will present “A Purposeful and Meaningful Life.” The presentation will cover how the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of our life affect our overall health.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Retaining Wall Construction Project at Waverly Health Center |
| Monday, August 13, 2012 |
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| Eating Well Made Easy is Topic of Waverly Senior Center's August Lunch & Learn |
| Monday, July 30, 2012 |
Wahneta Haywood, RD, LD, Waverly Health Center, will present “Eating Well Made Easy: Tips for the Young at Heart.”
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Health Care Reform: What It Means to Our State, Our Communities and Our Hospitals |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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| Best Dam Run 2012 |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
| Participants will receive a run t-shirt, breakfast catered by Pizza Ranch and the opportunity to win medals individually or as a team. |
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| Devoted to Patient-Centered Care |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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Andrea was chosen as WHC’s 2011 Excellence in Nursing Award winner and was recently selected as a 100 Great Iowa Nurse. |
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| Look for WHC at the Bremer County Fair! |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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| Farewell Reception to Honor Dr. Kerrie Bossard |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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| Area Senior Health Insurance Information Program Volunteers Receive 2012 Governor’s Volunteer Award |
| Monday, July 02, 2012 |
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The award was presented to the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteers. |
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| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is Topic of WHC's July Speakers Series |
| Friday, June 29, 2012 |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center will be available for viewing starting at 6 p.m. |
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| Waverly Health Center to Host Parkinson’s Disease Support Group |
| Thursday, June 28, 2012 |
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Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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| WHC to Host Prediabetes Workshop |
| Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
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“Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to qualify as type 2 diabetes,” stated Janine Johnson, BSN, RN, WHC diabetes program coordinator. |
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| Get Moving! is Topic of Waverly Senior Center’s July Lunch and Learn |
| Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
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Brian Pins, Community Health Specialist, Waverly Health Center, will present “Get Moving!” The presentation will cover the basics of exercise, walking and light resistance training. |
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| Dr. L. Matthew Deppe Receives Award |
| Friday, June 15, 2012 |
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As a part of the fellowship, Dr. |
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| Free Child Car Seat Checks |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2012 |
| Waverly Health Center (WHC) staff will check seats for proper installation, provide education to parents and caregivers, and replace expired, recalled or damaged car seats. |
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| WHC to Offer Community Health Screen |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2012 |
Fasting blood tests offered include:
**Health Screen with Iron and Lipid, $20, a 23-test chemistry profile that includes diabetes screen, kidney and liver function screen, iron and lipid profile.
**Lipid Profile, $12, measures triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL.
Non-fasting blood tests offered include:
**A1C, $10, measures blood glucose (sugar) level over time.
**Body Composition testing, $5, measures percentage of body fat versus muscle mass.
**Hemoglobin, $5, measures the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues.
**Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), $10, early screening test for prostate cancer.
**TSH, $10, measures thyroid function. |
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| WHC June Speakers Series Focuses on Women's Health |
| Monday, June 11, 2012 |
Sarah DeVore, ARNP, Shell Rock Clinic, will present “Women’s Health: Becoming a Healthier You!” The presentation will cover the basic guidelines for women’s health maintenance.
This event is free and open to all. |
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| Bremer County Dairy Promoters Mark June as Dairy Month |
| Tuesday, June 05, 2012 |
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| WHC Offers Breastfeeding Education for Iowa Communities |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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| WHC Names May Spotlight on Values Award Winners |
| Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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Sandy Clewell of Waverly, nutrition services, was recognized for the value of enthusiasm. |
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| WHC Celebrates National Hospital Week |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
| In addition to celebrating their co-workers, there were several opportunities to give back. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Hosts 2012 Spring Luncheon |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
| Following a salad lunch served by members of the church, WHC Auxiliary scholarships were awarded. |
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| Now is a Great Time to Quit |
| Friday, April 27, 2012 |
Quitline Iowa:
This free service is offered to all Iowa adults who want to quit tobacco use. |
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| Auxiliary Hosting Book Fair |
| Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
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Start thinking of summer with a book on gardening or find a new grilling cookbook. |
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| Welcome to Medicare Presentation Scheduled |
| Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
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The program will be presented by trained, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. |
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| WHC Names April Spotlight on Values Award Winners |
| Monday, April 09, 2012 |
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Kyle Clay of Waverly (Wartburg College), a volunteer, was recognized for the value of compassion. |
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| WHC Seeks Teen Volunteers |
| Thursday, March 29, 2012 |
| In 2011, 16 area teenagers had the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in the health care industry. |
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| Waverly Health Center Names March Spotlight on Values Award Winners |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2012 |
| Sarah Dunleavy of Denver, pharmacy, was recognized for the value of compassion. |
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| Waverly Health Center Celebrates 2011 Staff Anniversaries |
| Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
| Mary Mihm, administration, celebrated 30 years, Vicki Wilken, accounting, celebrated 25 years, and Linda Hansen, materials management, Janine Johnson, nutrition therapy and Rosemary Jacks, pharmacy, celebrated 20 years with WHC - a combined total of 115 years from just five employees! In addition, six 15-year anniversaries, seven 10-year anniversaries and thirty 5-year anniversaries were celebrated. |
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| Welcome Dr. Deppe! |
| Thursday, March 08, 2012 |
 "I am excited to join the General Surgery Clinic," stated Dr. |
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| Give Thanks to Area Health Care Providers |
| Monday, March 05, 2012 |
From now until March 23, submit a short note about those health care providers who have gone the extra mile and shown extraordinary care. |
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| WHC Names 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Award Recipient |
| Thursday, March 01, 2012 |
 Announced at the 2012 WHC Employee Awards Day on February 17, this year’s recipient of the award was Patti Downs, respiratory therapy. |
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| WHC Names February Spotlight on Values Award Winners |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 |
| Emily Schut of Waverly, radiology, was recognized for the value of compassion. |
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| WHC Auxiliary Offers Annual Scholarships to College Students |
| Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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An Auxiliary committee will choose this year's recipients and award $1,500 scholarships. |
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| Waverly Health Center Announces Winners of Shell Rock Clinic Photo Contest |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
 The winning photographs of area landmarks and scenery in Butler and Bremer Counties were selected by Shell Rock Clinic staff. |
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| Terry Hinrichs Joins WHC Foundation |
| Monday, January 16, 2012 |
| "I am looking forward to working with the staff, patients and the communities served by the Waverly Health Center," stated Hinrichs. |
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| Shell Rock Clinic Open House |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
 The new Shell Rock Clinic will open on Monday, January 16 at 1 p.m. |
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| Vote for Waverly to Become a Blue Zones Community |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
 Waverly has made it into the top 15 with community support for the Blue Zones Project. |
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| Health Care Providers Recommend Quitline Iowa |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
| "Physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and nurses are in a unique position to help patients who are ready to quit tobacco use," said Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director, Dr. |
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| WHC Supports Quitters and the Great American Smokeout |
| Friday, November 11, 2011 |
The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th Annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 17, by encouraging smokers to commit to quit for one day.
People who want to quit smoking for this year's Smokeout will have a partner through Waverly Health Center (WHC). |
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| Medicare Part D Drug Changes Start in October |
| Friday, September 02, 2011 |
| Most important are the new dates for the Part D "Open Enrollment Period." The new dates are October 15 to December 7. |
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