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During National Hospital Week, May 9-15, Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics will hold activities for area residents including a free “soup seminar” on menopause, blood pressure screenings at AF County Market and coupons for lipid panel and PSA blood screenings. In addition, the hospital will hold activities for employees including potluck gatherings, snacks, root beer float fundraiser, ten minute massages, and a scavenger hunt. 

 

A free soup dinner and seminar on “Menopause, What to Expect Before, During and After” will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 5:15 p.m. in the hospital’s oak room. Join Ernestine Wagner, physician assistant at Moundview Clinic, for a free, informal presentation on menopause including what to expect at each stage, medications, supplements and more. Free soup, roll, dessert and beverage will be served. Due to space limitations, please RSVP to Tammy at (608) 339-8328 or by email at tlowrey@moundview.org. 

 

On Thursday, May 13, the hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. at AF County Market in Adams. In addition, coupons for a lipid panel cholesterol test for $20 (measures good vs. bad cholesterol and you must fast 12-14 hours) and for a PSA test for $10 (screening for prostate caner, non-fasting test) will be available at the blood pressure screenings, at the hospital, and in an ad in this newspaper.

 

National Hospital Week recognizes the important role hospitals play in the community. Hospitals offer a wide range of health care services to area residents, from emergency care to specialty physicians. They also offer services such as health screenings, public education presentations, and various support groups. In addition, hospitals make an impact on a community’s economic health since businesses and families often make sure health care is available in the area before relocating to the area.