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Flu Shots at the Hospital — October 8, 13, 22 |
Mecosta County General Hospital is offering flu shots from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 8, 13, and 22 in the hospital classroom.
There is a $5.00 fee per person and you must be over the age of 18 to receive the vaccination. Your Medicare card will be accepted for this service.
It is important to be immunized against influenza if you are at high risk. Seniors, those with chronic heart and/or lung conditions, diabetics, or those with serious health problems are considered to be at risk.
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Getting immunized against influenza (the "flu") is a safe, effective and healthy choice to make. Influenza can make you very sick, and can even cause death for people with certain chronic health problems. A flu shot is still the best protection you have against this disease.
 The vaccine will NOT give you influenza. The influenza vaccine contains inactivated or killed influenza viruses that can NOT cause influenza infection. |
The vaccine actually prepares and boosts your immune system to help you fight the virus. There is strong evidence that people who get the flu shot each year are better protected against influenza than those who did not get the shot.
Anyone with an anaphylactic (shock-like) allergy to eggs, or who has had a shock-like reaction to a previous dose of influenza vaccine, or who is concerned about a possible allergic reaction to the vaccine ingredients should talk to their doctor about getting the shot.
If you have questions about receiving the influenza vaccine during your pregnancy, talk with your doctor.
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Food Collection — October 15 - 30 |
There are families in West Michigan who need food. Mecosta Health Services and Mecosta County General Hospital are taking part in the Michigan Harvest Gathering Food Drive starting October 15.
Help us provide hope for people in need by leaving food donations at any of the Halloween decorated barrels at MHS, the MCGH Registration area and other
sites around the hospital.
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Desirable items include: canned items (especially meats), peanut butter, baby food and infant formula, unopened dry foods, personal hygiene and paper products, and disposable diapers.
Undesirable items include: glass jars, home cooked/canned or
prepared foods, perishable items, and out-of-date items.
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All items will be collected by the Second Harvest Gleaners of Grand Rapids, and will help aid people of Project Starburst, WISE, and other local human service agencies.
 Call 592-4409 with questions.
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Respiratory Care and Healthy Lung Month |
 Mona Stanski, RRT helping Steve Foster learn the Harmonica for the WindPipes.
It's a good time to think about how we breathe, and how to protect our lungs. Members of the Pulmonary Rehab Program at Mecosta County General Hospital (The
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WindPipes) focus on this issue all year 'round through music and education. The group goes into area schools spreading the word about the lung damage that smoking and other contaminants cause. They show that even though they are elderly, use oxygen, and possibly wheelchairs, they can still contribute something valuable to the community.
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They teach the importance of keeping your lungs in the best possible state of health by using various props like two sets of lungs, [healthy & sick] along with posters and other educational equipment, Mona, RRT, and Tina, RN from the Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab Department are currently working on the WindPipes' holiday tour program. They plan to do a dress rehearsal for the Physical Rehab Patients later this month. Call (231) 592-4370 with questions.
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