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Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a combination of treatments, education, therapeutic programs and lifestyle modification. The goal is to improve heart health and prevent future heart problems, like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death. Beginning a…
How Much Does Assisted Living Cost?
What to Expect for Costs of Assisted Living? Assisted living communities provide housing, care, and socialization for seniors who want to stay active but need help with some daily activities. Many families and seniors love…
Older Adults & The Winter Blues
Winter Blues, or SAD, is a seasonal disorder that typically occurs in the winter months. Unlike, regular depression, a person who suffers from winter blues only has the condition at certain times of the year.…
Choosing a Pediatrician
The person you choose to help you care for your baby from birth into early adulthood is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. This step sometimes gets glazed over…
Public Influenza Clinics Announced
(Le Mars, IA) Floyd Valley Healthcare will be offering public influenza (flu) and COVID vaccination clinics on Thursday October 21stand Tuesday October 26th from 5pm-7pm. The clinic will be located inside the north Conference Center entrance.…
COVID 3rd Shot Versus Booster Updates
There has been a lot of information being released on COVID-19 regarding a 3rd dose and booster vaccinations. Floyd Valley Community Health would like to help clear up questions that you may have. Currently, CDC is…
Choosing the Right OB Doctor
Choosing a doctor when you’re expecting is one of the most important and exciting steps in your pregnancy. After all, this is who will be handing you your little bundle of joy! But there is a…
Congrats! Now What…?
You spend roughly 9 months prepping for and anticipating the arrival of your little bundle of joy, and finally the time has come … she or he is here! So what’s next? That’s a good…
How to Support a New Mom
Do you know a new mom? Chances are good that many people have offered to help her, but here’s a few tips. There’re simple but great ways to support a new mother. Drop off food.…
Birth Plans
A birth plan is a lot like drawing up a blueprint of what you want in a new home; it gives the builders an idea of how you would like things to look in the…