Be Heart Healthy People of all ages, children to older adults, can have high cholesterol. With September being National Cholesterol Education Month, this is the perfect time to schedule an appointment a blood cholesterol screening. Read more about what cholesterol is, how to determine your cholesterol levels and how to reach your personal cholesterol goals. … Read more
Madison County Health Care System is very excited to present to our communities, our first ever Virtual 5K – Moove It Madison County! Between now and September 30th – walk, jog or run a 5K, on your own or with friends! This isn’t a timed race, it doesn’t cost you any money, PLUS, the first … Read more
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. As we begin to prepare for what will surely be a much different school year, it is essential that children and adolescents have optimal health and are protected against any additional threats to their health, such as vaccine preventable illnesses. Well child and infant exams are incredibly important for … Read more
Summer weather extends an invitation to head outside and enjoy the beautiful days, but we must also be aware and prepared to protect ourselves from the dangerous effects of prolonged exposure to that delightful sunshine. It’s no secret that exposure to UV rays can cause detrimental issues, including premature skin aging and wrinkling, skin damage … Read more
Madison County Health Care System (MCHCS) is pleased to announce that orthopedic surgeon Dr. Teri Formanek, MD has joined the organization and will begin seeing patients on August 1. Dr. Formanek will be performing general orthopedic procedures and specializes in upper extremity procedures, having completed the Harvard Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship. He will see patients at … Read more
The third Health Trust Gala is fast approaching (February 10) and the project chosen to be funded by the effort has been hailed as “The most exciting advancement in mammography in over 30 years.” Funds raised through the gala will be earmarked for the purchase of a Hologic 3D Mammography System. Kristin Wilkinson, Imaging Department … Read more
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it’s easy to make choices that are not good for our health. To give you a little head start on making better choices we’ll share these “Thirteen Tips” to help you have a healthy Holiday Season. Thirteen Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays Wash hands … Read more
Prevention and early treatment are the keys to preventing the serious problems that can result from diabetes. Learn how to manage diabetes by attending a one on one Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Madison County Memorial Hospital. The program is covered by most health insurance policies. Our Diabetes Education Program has been Nationally Recognized and … Read more
Most, if not all, of us have had our lives touched by breast cancer. Many of us have loved ones who have succumbed to breast cancer. Many of us also have friends and family who have had breast cancer diagnosed and have beaten it. Many of us know of those who are fighting it now. … Read more
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recently we learned that childhood obesity is on a slight decline in Iowa and that is great news. But, it is important that we continue to promote a healthy lifestyle and help future generations become even healthier. We encourage families to look at this as a “teaching moment.” … Read more