Post by: (KCAU) Eric Vollmer in COVID-19 Health & Wellness News
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…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
Your toddler is learning all the time. What may look like simple play is actually one of the key ways your toddler learns about the world. Your toddler’s brain is busy developing the ability to think, comprehend, create and predict what happens next. Watch your toddler think Watch your toddler think during playtime as your child: Takes things apart…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in COVID-19
Sioux Center Health launched a new website link in preparation for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine administration. Only residents who are 65-plus that are interested in receiving the vaccine may go online to www.siouxcenterhealth.org/vaccination-registration to fill out a form to get on the waiting list. “Sioux Center Health wants to help people in our communities receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Sioux…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
A total of 85 residents from Crown Pointe (44), Franken Manor (17) , and Royale Meadows (24) received the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, January 16. Staff from Walgreens pharmacies worked with Sioux Center’s Long-Term Care facilities to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to residents and staff. The vaccinations were being handled through Iowa’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. The second…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
Sioux Center Health and all the health care systems in Sioux County are following the Iowa Department of Public Health recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine administration. Vaccine is currently not available to the general public. As more vaccine becomes available, additional groups will be eligible to receive the vaccine. What phase are we in? Iowa is currently in Phase 1A of…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in News
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…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
COVID-19 vaccines are currently being administered in Sioux County to the PHASE 1A priority populations of health care personnel and long-term care residents and staff. As more vaccines become available, Community Health Partners, the 4 healthcare systems: Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Hegg Health Center Avera, Orange City Area Health System, and Sioux Center Health, as well as Promise Community Health Center…
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A robotic surgery assistant has come to Sioux Center Health, making it the first Sioux County hospital to implement such technology. A Stryker brand Mako robotic arm arrived at the Sioux Center Health about three weeks ago and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bryce Braaksma plans to utilize it in a knee replacement surgery the second week of January. The robotic arm…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
Sioux Center Health is excited to announce we have been able to start administering the COVID-19 vaccine to health care personnel. As of today, January 6, we have administered over 285 vaccines. Because the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is currently limited, we are still working on vaccinating those individuals identified in PHASE 1A. This includes…
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Nationally, Sophia is celebrating 11 years as the top name choice for girls, according to Babycenter.com. The national Top 10 list for girls: Sophia Olivia Riley Emma Ava Isabella Aria Aaliyah Amelia Mia On the boys list, Liam took the number one spot for the second year in a row. The national Top 10 list for boys: Liam Noah, Jackson…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
Sioux Center Health welcomes the first baby of 2021! Parents, Eric Ruiz and Beatriz Lopez of Inwood, IA are excited to announce their newest addition, Erick Ruiz Lopez who came three weeks early. He was delivered by Dr. Jason Koelewyn on Friday, January 1 at 1:16 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs. and measured 19.5 in. long. Erick was welcomed home…
Post by: Krystal Vander Pol in Uncategorized
Our goal is to put patients first. Along with top quality care, that also means helping you understand what you are financially responsible for as early as possible. The price estimate tool will help you plan for upcoming health care services you will receive at Sioux Center Health. The estimate reflects your current benefit level as provided by your insurance…