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Doing Hard Things – Like Quitting Smoking – Is Worth It
Call it grit if you will. Some folks might say gumption. But one common trait among the people who make up our community is a resourceful practicality that helps us, every day, to overcome the challenges that go with work, worry, life and living in the Great Plains....
Hegg Rehabilitation Offers Many Specialized Services with Excellent Outcomes
Hegg Health Center’s (HHC) Rehabilitation and Wellness department has a lot to celebrate this time of year. In September, we celebrated National Rehabilitation Week, and October is National Physical Therapy Month. We are hosting a luncheon with soups and cinnamon...
3D Mammography
Hegg Health Center is excited to announce that after 3 years of fundraising, we finally have our new 3D Mammography Unit on campus. Through lots of community support and many generous donations, including a generous donation from the Bud and Floss Termaat Estate, Hegg...
Fall Prevention Tips
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Falls among the elderly are common as 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the US. Most falls can be prevented and each person has the power to reduce their risk for a fall. Performing...
Give it a Shot: Flu Vaccine FAQs
Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Every year millions of people get the flu,...
Press Release: New 3D Mammography Unit at Hospital
News For Immediate Release Contact: Josie Faber 712-476-8327 Josie.faber@hegghc.org July 2019 New 3D Mammography Unit at Hospital Updated Technology allows for more accurate mammogram results ROCK VALLEY – After fundraising for 3 years, Hegg Health Center now has our...
Yoga in the Older Populations
Individuals 65 years old and older are the fastest growing population of the U.S. population and yoga is becoming a popular option as evidence for specific health benefits is becoming evident. There is evidence to suggest that yoga for older individuals can improve...
Walk, Bike, Run – Activity is Key to Healthy Aging
Whether work or play, we have all been there: one week, we’re leading the team, setting the bar high and capable of whatever needs done, all day long. The next thing we know, the activity – be it a softball game or digging postholes – is leaving us a bit more winded,...
Backpack Awareness Day
September 18th is backpack awareness day. Are you or your child wearing a backpack correctly? Do you experience back or shoulder pain? Are your arms tingling? Do you have stooped posture? Are these symptoms present after wearing a heavy backpack? Too much weight...
September is Baby Safety Month
September is National Baby Safety Month. With this being said, there is no better time than now to brush up on some of the top safety and health tips for infants. It’s important to take extra precautions in the kitchen. This essential part of your home is full of...