Events/Classes

Oh Baby!

Starting a family can be overwhelming. Come learn valuable information on one of the Oh Baby! classes at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital.

Classes are free and open to women planning on or expecting a baby.

Early Bird Classes
6:30 p.m.
Thursday: November 10, 2011

2012

February 9, May 3, August 2, November 8
Lower Level Conference Room
Call For Registration:
712.464.4224

Prenatal Classes – 2012

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday:  – March 31, July 14,  October 13
Lower Level Conference Room

Big Brother/Big Sister – 2012

6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: April 20, July 20, October 12
Lower Level Conference Room

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Caring Hands Closet

Thursday: October 27th, 4-7 PM – Fall Open House SMCH

Wednesdays:

November 16 – **Moms Rock** Double Point Night
December 14 – **Hands on Healthy Holiday Meal**

2012
January 25 – **Effects of Substances on Babies**

Positive Solutions for Families Series
February 22 and 29
March 21 and 28
April 18 and 25

May 23 – Family Swim Night at Opportunity Living

 

 

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Auxiliary Meetings

Weaving a Hobby
October 11, 2011
by Kathy Anderson

Trip to Tanania
November 1, 2011
by Shelly Talbott

Quilt Auction
November 5, 2011

Share a Special Christmas Gift at the Christmas Tea
December 6, 2011

Alzheimer’s Association
January 3, 2012
by Jodi Ricklefs

Preserving & Passing on your Personal and Family Stories
February 7, 2012
by Nancy Bruscher

Giving the Gift of Life
March 6, 2012
by Scott Nesbitt

Art Tour
March 15, 2012
Miry Clay Pottery in Dayton
Depart SMCH at 4:45 p.m.
Pre-registration REQUIRED!

Volunteer Luncheon
*April

Style Show
*April

Your Creative Laboratory – Art on 16th
May 1, 2012
by Sheryl Hall

*Dates to be determined

 

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Book Fair and Bake Sales

Dates for 2011 are:

  • November 29th – Book Fair and Holiday Candy, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Conference Center

Find delicious baked goods, sweet treats and great books at the book fair and bake sale. The event is held in the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Lower Level Conference Center starting at 10 a.m.

 

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Salads with Style

The Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary is typically held in the spring. Proceeds will be used for patient room updates. Models from Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and the Auxiliary will showcase modern styles for a variety of occasions.

 

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Diabetes Education and Support

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is providing community support group meetings for diabetics. According to Maurine Thieszen, Dietitian Manager, “Everyone who lives with diabetes learns from diabetes. Please consider coming to our Support Group to share what you have learned on your journey or to learn something new”.
All meetings are FREE of charge and held in the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Lower Level Conference Center unless otherwise noted.

  • September 27
  • October 25

 

 

To learn more about Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Diabetes Programs, contact Maurine Thieszen, RD, LD, CDE, Diabetes Education Coordinator, 712-464-4249, or Marcia Schaefer, Rn, 712-464-4205.

 

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Fun Run

Table A Fare

This Auxiliary sponsored event is held each September and is one of the most popular fundraising activities, drawing hundreds of people.

The 2011 event will be held on Saturday, September 17th in Lake City.

If you would like to sponsor a table or donated a silent auction item, please contact Volunteer Director Ellen Frank or Amanda Cates at 712-464-4221

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See Us in a Parade

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, McCrary Rost Clinic and Community Pharmacy is proud to be represented in many local communities throughout the summer.

 

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Wellness Screenings

WELLNESS LABORATORY TESTING

2nd & 4th Tues. of Each Month • 7:30 – 9:00 AM

AVAILABLE in Lake City, Lake View, Gowrie & Rockwell City

Tests Available Include:

  • Complete Wellness Profile – $35.00. Includes the Hematology Wellness, Basic Metabolic Panel & Lipid Wellness
  • Basic Metabolic Panel – $20.00. Includes Glucose, Calcium, Electrolytes & Kidney Function Test
  • PSA (Prostate Specifi c Antigen) – $20.00. Measures the amount of prostatic specifi c antigen in the blood & can help detect cancer & other benign prostate disorders.
  • TSH – $15.00. This screens for & helps diagnose thyroid disorders.
  • Lipid Wellness with Direct LDL – $20.00. Screens for Cholesterol (HDL & LDL), Triglyceride. This test helps determine cardiac risk ratios.
  • Electrolyte Wellness – $10.00. Can detect problems with the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance.
  • Hematology Wellness – $15.00. The CBC is used as a broad screening to check for disorders as anemia, infection & many other diseases.
  • Glucose Wellness – $10.00. Helps determine if your blood glucose levelis within healthy ranges, to screen for, diagnose and monitor hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, diabetes & pre-diabetes.

Important Reminders:

  • Choose one or a combination of tests.
  • All tests require a minimum 12 hour fast.
  • Medications may be taken with water.
  • Your results will be mailed to you within a week. You are urged to share your results with your physician.
  • Payment due at time of service, insurance will not be billed.
  • Parent or guardian must accompany anyone under age 18.

The lab department also offers Wellness Testing on a regular basis. Our lab is the only one in Iowa to offer Procalcitonin which is a test to help diagnose sepsis or differentiate between aviral or bacteria infection, thus improving the quality of care to new heights.

Lake City- 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. For appointment call: 712-464-7907 or 1-800-560-7500
Lake City – Lab Informational Brochure

Lake View
4th Tuesday of each month from 7:30 – 10 a.m. For appointment call 712-665-8555.
Lake View – Lab Informational Brochure

Gowrie
4th Tuesday of each month from 7:30 – 9 a.m. For appointment call 515-352-3891.
Gowrie – Lab Informational Brochure

Rockwell City
4th Tuesday of each month from 7:30 – 9 a.m. For appointment call 712-292-8989.

Rockwell City – Lab Informational Brochure

 

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2011 Lunch Connection Schedule

12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
Lower Level Conference Center

  • November 10th
    • Discover Peace of Mind this Holiday Season

Reservations required by the Tuesday before the program date. RSVP by calling 712-464-4224. Luncheon fee of $5.  Limited Seating Available.

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