Mercy Medical Center North Iowa | Life & Health | Fall 2018

LIFE AND HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NORTH IOWA, 1000 Fourth St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-428-7000, mercynorthiowa.com. Information in LIFE & HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Discover the Causes and Remedies of Joint Pain Board-certified orthopedic surgeons from the Mason City Clinic and Mercy– North Iowa will share their expertise about what causes joint pain (hip, knee, shoulder), and what your options are if your joint pain is affecting your quality of life. You will learn: ●   ● What causes pain, stiffness and swelling of joints? ●   ● How do I know if I have arthritis? ●   ● What are non-surgical options to treat loss of function and stiff, aching joints? ●   ● When is it the right time to consider joint replacement surgery? ●   ● How long does recovery from joint replacement surgery typically take? Seminar locations: ●   ● Iowa Falls: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. at Hansen Family Hospital Conference Room ●   ● Osage: Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. at Cedar Valley Seminary ●   ● Hampton: Friday, Sept. 28, 12:30 p.m. at Franklin General Hospital’s Board Room ●   ● Mason City: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. at Mercy–North Iowa East Campus Lobby ●   ● Algona: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. at Kossuth Regional Health Center Conference Room E and F ●   ● Britt: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. at Hancock County Health SystemBoard Conference Room ●   ● New Hampton: Friday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. at Mercy–New Hampton’s Health Education Center Senior and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Forum This special event is designed to provide information about safety and other important topics of concern for seniors. Agency booths, law enforcement updates, programs with speakers, door prizes and free lunch are available for those that attend this free event. For more information, call 641-421-9316 . Grace Church (440 North Illinois Ave., Mason City), west side of church, entrance E, in “the Bridge” ●   ● Tuesday, Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. to noon; 10 a.m. program followed by door prizes and free lunch Bariatric Support Group: Supporting Each Other This group is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to share information, offer support, gain insight and become aware of options in coping with the challenges of living with obesity. Open to those who have had bariatric surgery or are interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. For more information, call Shelley Mosiman at 641-428-6154 . Mercy West Campus (910 N. Eisenhower Ave., Mason City), Diabetes Center Conference Room. Please use the north entrance when entering the building. ●   ● Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light Up a Life: Tree of Life Ceremony Hospice of North Iowa invites you to remember your loved ones or honor those living with a light on the Tree of Life. With a donation of any amount, a light is placed on a Tree of Life symbolizing the presence of those loved, honored and remembered. Names of loved ones are also listed at the tree lighting service selected by the donor with seven locations and ceremonies to choose from. A holiday ornament is provided to each donor who attends a Tree of Life service. To learn more, visit www.HospiceNorthIowa.com/ Tree-of-Life or call 641-428-62 08 . ●   ● Osage: Nov. 26, 6 p.m., Christian &Missionary Alliance Church, 726 State St. ●   ● Charles City: Dec. 3, 6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. ●   ● Lake Mills: Dec. 3, 6 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 401 S. Lake St. ●   ● Clear Lake: Dec. 10, 6 p.m., The Dock, 500Main Ave. ●   ● Forest City: Dec. 11, 6 p.m., TSB Bank Community Room, 101 Highway 69 North ●   ● Mason City: Dec. 13, 6 p.m., Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. ●   ● Iowa Falls: Dec. 17, 6 p.m., First UnitedMethodist Church, 619 Main St. See the most up-to-date list on our website, mercynorthiowa.com . Click on “Classes & Events.” Classes and events FOR YOUR HEALTH Free! Free! Free! LIFE AND HEALTH 3