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Bicycle Helmet Safety
In the United States, about 500,000 bicyclists end up in the emergency room every year. This is why it is so important to wear a helmet when biking, especially for children. Helmets help to protect your head in the case of a crash. Wearing a helmet can produce your...
Hospital Creates $15,425,765 Impact on Local Economy
News For Immediate Release Contact: Ashley Van Maanen, 712-476-8099 ashley.vanmaanen@hegghc.org June 1, 2019 Hospital Creates $15,425,765 Impact on Local Economy In all, Iowa’s Health Care Sector Provides 342,914 Jobs Across State DES MOINES – Hegg Health Center...
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant
Whispering Heights is hosting another Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Med Aide (CMA) course this winter Prepare to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Med Aide (CMA) with classes this summer! Classes will be held locally at...
Help for Farmers Facing Challenges
Any season can be cruel, and the last few weeks have shown just how punishing spring can be. With flooding, rain, snow, ice and storms, we’re truly experiencing some conditions that put our spirits to the test. In addition to the relentless weather, farmers and...
2019 Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Hegg Health Center Foundation is pleased to announce the following recipients for the 2019 Hegg Foundation Honors Scholarship: April Impecoven Josie Maassen Caitlin Van Engen Kelci Kooima Carmen Vermeer Alexa De Ruyter Britney Rus Heidi Hoppe In a very competitive...
Stay on Top of Your Health – Get AveraChart
If you are a Hegg Health Center patient, AveraChart is a great tool to help you be more engaged in your health. You can: Message your provider, Request an appointment, Ask for a prescription refill, and Get test results All without spending one minute listening to...
Athletic Physicals
Because of this, we wanted to give a reminder to parents and students to be proactive in thinking about scheduling an appointment for an athletic physical.
Swift, Smart Action Needed When Facing Stroke
We all know life moves fast – after all, summer is here and it seems like I was lamenting those late snowstorms we had just a few days ago. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and we all must remember to BE FAST in the case of this serious and potentially fatal...
May is Better Sleep Month
We all know we are supposed to exercise and eat well to maintain good health, but another factor that is essential to our health is sleep. Adults should sleep for 7 or more hours each night for optimal health. However, more than 1/3 of U.S. adults get less than that....
2019 Babysitting Basics
The Babysitting Basics course is held every June and hosted by Hegg Community Education. This babysitting basics course is open to any students that have completed 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Topics covered include: First Aid, Choking, Emergency Plans, Poison Control,...