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
February is American Heart Month and we take this opportunity to spread the word on the importance of being heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States. It was responsible for one of every four deaths among women in 2009. Even if you have no obvious symptoms, you may … Read more
The Neurological Support Group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Floor Conference Room at Madison County Memorial Hospital. The group is open to all who are facing challenges brought on by such things as strokes, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Lou Gehrig’s or other afflictions that relate to neurological challenges. The … Read more
Q: It seems like there are some people that get depressed just during the winter. Is that possible? A: According to Mental Health America, there are people who suffer from symptoms of depression only during the winter months, getting “better” during the spring and summer months. These symptoms may be a sign of seasonal affective disorder … Read more