News in June, 2018

Great River Health System offers diabetes classes in July

West Burlington, Iowa, June 21, 2018 – Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next morning series will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning July 12. Afternoon classes will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning July 16. Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having ...

Headaches are topic of June 28 Great River Health System program

Headaches are annoying, but usually not life-threatening West Burlington, Iowa, June 15, 2018 – Great River Health System’s educational series for women and men continues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Doug Peters, MD, Great River Family Medicine, will discuss causes and cures of headaches, which usually are annoying but not life-threatening. They can be caused by dehydration, ...

Great River Friends awards scholarships

West Burlington, Iowa, June 7, 2018 – Great River Friends recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to students pursing health care careers. Ten $1,000 scholarships were given in two categories. Scholarships for high school seniors were awarded to: Carleigh Cass, Central Lee High School, Pre-Medicine, University of Iowa Thea Good, Notre Dame High School, Nursing, Luther College Gunnar Hoffer, ...

Shacklett named Great River Health System EXCEL Service Hero

West Burlington, Iowa, June 7, 2018 – Autumn Shacklett, Patient Financial Services-Patient Billing, has been named an EXCEL Service Hero at Great River Health System. 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 system’s philosophy of care. EXCEL stands ...

Great River Friends donates $53,100 to Great River Health System

West Burlington, Iowa, June 7, 2018 – Great River Friends donated $53,100 this spring to Great River Health System, a $22,000 increase over last year’s gift. The money has been designated for these projects: Activity supplies at the Klein Center Books for children in the Pediatrics Unit Breast milk from Mothers Milk Bank of Iowa for newborns in the Obstetrics Unit Educational calendars ...

Great River Health System names excellence award winners

West Burlington, Iowa, May 18, 2018 – Great River Health System presented Excellence in Practice Awards Thursday, May 17, to six employees and one physician who have shown exemplary practice or performed specific deeds that exceed expectations to help patients, patients’ families, coworkers, the community or their professions. The Clinical Excellence Award recognizes outstanding ...

Better sleep topic of May 24 Great River Health System program

West Burlington, Iowa, May 9, 2018 – Great River Health System’s educational series for women and men continues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24. Great River Sleep Disorders Center Medical Director Anil Dhuna, MD, will discuss how to get a better night’s rest. Sleep is as important to good health as diet and exercise. Light snacks will be available. The registration deadline is ...

Great River Health System offers diabetes classes in June

West Burlington, Iowa, May 10, 2018 – Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next afternoon series will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning June 11. Morning classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning June 14. Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having ...

Eads named Great River Health System EXCEL Service Hero

West Burlington, Iowa, May 9, 2018 – Jimmy Eads, Nutrition Services, has been named an EXCEL Service Hero at Great River Health System. 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, ...

Great River Health System offers free diabetes program June 7

West Burlington, Iowa, May 10, 2018 – Knowing and understanding blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar numbers are critical for good health. Learn what they mean at Great River Health System-Diabetes Education’s Coffee Talk quarterly support group. It will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Great River Health System-Family Medicine, Mercy Plaza, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West ...

Balance class begins June 5 at Great River Health System

West Burlington, Iowa, May 10, 2018 – A nationally recognized program that helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels begins Tuesday, June 5. Classes in the eight-week session will be from 10 to noon at Great River Health System-Health Fitness, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Participants learn to: View falls as controllable Set goals for increasing ...

Great River Medical Center recognized for delivering quality, affordable maternity care

West Burlington, Iowa, May 3, 2018 – Great River Medical is one of 18 Iowa hospitals to receive Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction ® Center+ for Maternity Care designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The designation helps prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care. Nearly 4 million babies are born in the ...

Great River Health System Junior Volunteen applications due May 18

West Burlington, Iowa, May 3, 2018 – Great River Health System’s summer Junior Volunteen Program for youths 16 to 18 years old is scheduled from Monday, June 11 to Friday, Aug. 3. The eight-week program provides opportunities to explore health care careers, gain work experience and fulfill volunteer requirements for school and service projects. Positions for Junior Volunteens are ...

Sleep therapy open house May 15, 16

West Burlington, Iowa, April 23, 2018 – Great River Health System-Heritage Medical Equipment and Supplies will host a Sleep Therapy Open House from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 16, at 624 S. Roosevelt Ave., Burlington. Staff will provide free maintenance checks on CPAP and BiPAP machines, and a variety of mask styles will be on display. Durable medical equipment ...

Great River Health System offers diabetes classes in May

West Burlington, Iowa, April 12, 2018 – Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next afternoon series will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning May 7. Morning classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning May 17. Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having ...

Stress and relaxation topics of April 26 Great River Health System program

Identify stress causes and create a relaxation plan to improve your life West Burlington, Iowa, April 17, 2018 – Learn how stress affects your body, consequences of chronic stress and what you can do about it at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Blackhawk Room in Great River Health System’s Wellness Plaza, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. The program is part of the health ...

Boot Camp for "Franco" set for May 5

Free exercise class honors former employee and firefighter West Burlington, Iowa, April 23, 2018 – Great River Health System-Health Fitness is offering a free community boot camp session from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, on Great River Medical Center’s Cafeteria patio, 1221 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. The class is in memory of Jim “Franco” Franciskovich, a Great ...

Great River Health System-Friends to hold book and gift fair May 8-11

West Burlington, Iowa, April 19, 2018 – Great River Health System-Friends is sponsoring a Collective Goods book and gift fair in the Mercy Plaza lobby, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. The times and dates are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10 It also will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Great River Health ...

Great River Health System-Hospice to have flower sale fundraiser

West Burlington, Iowa, April 5, 2018 – Great River Health System-Hospice and Zaiser’s Florist and Greenhouse have teamed up for a spring flower sale to benefit patients at end of life and their families. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Zaiser’s Florist & Greenhouse, 2400 Sunnyside Ave., Burlington. A portion of the proceeds from annuals and ...

Great River Medical Center Makes $158.2 Million Impact on Local Economy

Iowa’s health care sector provides more than 330,000 jobs statewide Great River Medical Center generates 2,416 jobs that add $119.2 million to Des Moines County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Hospital employees by themselves spend $36.8 million on retail sales and contribute $2.2 million in state sales tax revenue. In total, Great River ...

Great River Health System Names Two Service Heroes

Black and Hurt work at Keokuk clinic Kathy Black and Donna Hurt are Great River Health System’s newest EXCEL Service Heroes. They work at Great River Health System-Keokuk. 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 compassionate, Energetic teamwork, and ...

Group Diabetes Classes Begin in April

Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next afternoon series will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning April 9. Morning classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning April 19. Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral ...

Great River Health System-Friends Sponsors $5 Jewelry Sale April 4, 5

In keeping with its mission to support Great River Health System, Great River Health System-Friends is sponsoring its popular $5 jewelry and accessory fair in April. It is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Mercy Plaza lobby, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. Thousands of items from Masquerade jewelry, including scarves, watches and ...

Medicine is Topic of March 29 Healthy U Program

Third topic in Healthy U series for women and men Great River Health System’s educational series for women and men continues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Pharmacist Matt Shivers will discuss how to take medicines properly, commonly prescribed and new medicines, the opioid crisis and medications shortages. Light snacks will be available. The registration deadline is Monday, March 26. ...

Balance Class for Older Adults Begins March 27

A nationally recognized program that helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels begins Tuesday, March 27. Classes in the eight-week session will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Great River Health System-Health Fitness, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. Participants learn to: View falls as controllable Set goals for increasing activity Make changes to reduce fall risks ...