The Sioux Center Health Foundation is pleased to announce Dorinda Oostenink as the new Foundation Director. Dorinda grew up on a farm north of Hull, Iowa, and graduated from Boyden-Hull High School in Hull. Most recently, she worked for Cooperative Credit Company (CCC) in agriculture finance. Prior to that, she worked for USDA Rural Development in LeMars, which was her…
Sioux Center Health Foundation is providing scholarships again to area high school students and community members who are actively pursuing a career in healthcare. This year the Foundation will award scholarships to: - Seniors from area high schools will be awarded $750. Seniors can be from Sioux Center, Hull Western Christian, Boyden-Hull, Unity Christian, Netherlands Reformed, and Trinity Christian. - Employee…
UV is a term that you may frequently hear because it’s commonly used by both laymen and medical professionals. But how much do you really know about UV and more importantly, UV safety? Summer is coming up, which means the sun is going to get hotter. As such, today we’ll be looking at UV safety to provide you with answers…
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 3-9 also happens to be Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Sioux Center Health family wants to spread awareness, improve understanding, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions. Across the United States, over ten (10) million persons are diagnosed with and are directly affected by a mental illness. Others…
Mental health is one of the most affected areas of our well-being during a pandemic, as proven by COVID-19. As such, recommendations have come from many organizations, both locally and internationally, on the importance of maintaining our mental stability. In fact, these suggestions are ideal since the constant lockdowns, social and physical distancing, and curfews have been causing many of…
Emergency room waiting times one of key measurements for award Sioux Center Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. Sioux Center Health also received the Emergency Care Award in 2019. The award signifies that Sioux Center Health is in the top…
Sioux Center Health stands firmly with our community. Our faith tells us that things will get better. Regardless, we continue to provide the same high-quality healthcare you have become accustomed to despite the covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused a great dilemma across the world. According to the World Health Organization, prevention and treatment services for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like…
The healthcare sector is one of the most important industries out there. It is essential because, at some point in everyone’s life, they will need medical intervention, whether it is for minor or significant reasons. All healthcare professionals, especially those that are more hands-on, such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) will tell…
Sioux Center Health, the City of Sioux Center and the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce want to take a moment to share our appreciation to our community for your continued support and cooperation as we have faced an unprecedented year. We know and realize that COVID-19 has impacted every one of you and we thank you for your faithful support…
Healthy Skin Month Having healthy skin is essential for everyone, no matter our age or gender. This month is National Healthy Skin Month; as such, we have dedicated this post to help you develop and maintain healthy skin. Healthy skincare practices help to slow aging appearance and prevent various skin problems. The tips below can be practiced by everyone; let’s…
Healthy Tips For The Family During This Holiday Season Thanksgiving is a very festive holiday that so many of us enjoy. Typically we get to spend in-person time with our family in a loving, fun, and happy setting. However, this year, it may be a virtual event for those outside of the immediate family circle. We also appreciate this holiday…