Horn Offers Educational Opportunity on the Topic of Vaping

Horn Memorial Hospital invites you to join us for an informative presentation on Vaping.  Learn why it’s such a fast-growing trend, the chemical make-up, effects on the brain and body, likelihood of addiction, possible side effects, and current data related to lung injury and death. This presentation is free and the intended audience is professionals, the general public, and parents (ages 18 or above). Educate yourself on this dangerous trend currently affecting the youth in our communities.

When:  Monday, December 16^th 2019

Place:  Horn Memorial Hospital Conference Center

Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Presenter:  Vicki S. from Rosecrance Jackson Centers, Sioux City, IA

Horn Hospice Prepares for the Annual Tree of Lights

The Horn Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony is set for Sunday, November 24^th at 5 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Center.  This is the perfect time to remember a loved one with a special light on our tree, whether your loss was this past year, a few years ago, or many years ago.  The light will shine in your loved one’s memory throughout the Christmas season.

Lights are $5.00 each and tax deductible.  For each light purchased, your name and your loved one’s name will be listed on the memorial board that is displayed in the Hospital lobby the evening of the tree lighting.  Donations from the annual Tree of Lights help defray expenses for terminally-ill patients who enter the Horn Hospice program.  Contributions with memorial names can be sent to Horn Memorial Hospital – 701 East Second Street. 

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