Ten People Complete Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Ten people recently completed a Matter of Balance program at Horn Memorial Hospital.  Throughout the eight-class course, participants learned how to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and to promote exercise and increase strength and balance.  The classes were conducted by trained Matter of Balance coaches Beth Ortner and Lori Volkert.

Pictured are: Beth Ortner, MOB coach, Merle Schramm, Dean Miles, Audrey Schramm, Janet Miles, Sally Porter, Susan Miller, Mary Lou Redenius, Karen Broan, Alva Lill, Jimmie Lewis, and Lori Volkert, MOB coach.

Auxiliary Bazaar Set for Saturday, October 12

October Specialty Clinic Schedule

Horn Memorial Community Health Offers Flu Clinics

Horn Memorial Community Health Offers Flu Clinics

Now is the time to prepare for the flu season. Horn Memorial Community Health will be offering flu shot clinics:

Friday, October 11                  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.           HMH Community Health Office

Tuesday, October 15               8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.           Battle Creek Community Center

Wednesday, October 16          8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.           Holstein Methodist Church

Tuesday, October 22               2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.             HMH Community Health Office

A Medicare card or Medicare Advantage Plan card is required.   There will be a charge for private pay.  If you are homebound and would like to receive the flu shot, please call Horn Memorial Community Health at 364-7311.

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.

The flu is different from a cold.  Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death.  The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and though more common in children than adults vomiting and diarrhea. 

People with flu can spread it to others up to about six feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose.  To avoid this, people should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annual vaccination for all people ages 6 months and older who do not have a contraindication to the vaccine.  While the flu vaccine is the best defense against getting influenza, it’s also important to take personal actions to help prevent the spread of illness.  Remember the 3Cs: Cover your coughs and sneezes; Clean your hands frequently; and Contain germs by staying home when ill.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar Scheduled for October 1

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period

Blood Bank Schedule for September 27 at Horn Memorial

Save the Date to Save a Life! Sign Up by calling 

Horn Memorial 712.364.3311 and ask for Angie Frank!