Health And Fitness

What do you think of when you hear the term “impaired driving?” For many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is drinking and then getting behind the wheel. But with more than 20 states around the country now legalizing recreational marijuana, driving high now frequently enters into the impaired driving discussion.The dangers of driving high versus driving drunk can invoke some intense responses, but most people will concede that any impairment can cause issues when you’re behind the wheel.

There will be a FREE seminar entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic located at 504 North 9th Ave. in Vinton.Registration is required by April 20. Call 472-6230, seating is limited. Enter through the clinic entrance. Elevator is to the right. Go to Level 1.

SHIIP Clinics:  Monday, April 10th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 11th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 14th , 2023: 9am- 5pm Monday, April 17th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 18th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 21st , 2023: 9am- 5pm Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 28th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP): Medicare counseling services for Iowans.

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave.Vinton, IA Check-in at the front entrance registration desk. COVID19 Vaccine Clinics: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Thursday, April 13th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Monday April 17th , 2023, 9am-1pm : Vaccine Clinic for adults Pfizer/Moderna *Clinic times are walk in - no appointment needed *Cost: Free *Remember to bring your vaccination card.

The 4th St. Diner will host Fresh Conversations presented by the Linn County Health. The event will be held on April 24, at 12:30 pm at the diner. Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. The program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well! .

The Shellsburg Lions will once again be hosting a blood drive at the Shellsburg American Legion on Wednesday April 19, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, call Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or schedule online at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor

Healthy, substance-free workplaces save thousands of dollars every year and provide better service to customers. Addressing substance use in the workplace can take a variety of forms, ranging from educational programs to policy development.  ASAC staff can help businesses to create a safe and healthy workplace by helping organizations to develop or revise company drug or tobacco/nicotine policies.

By ROBIN OPSAHL Midwives would have a licensing process for the first time in Iowa under legislation approved with bipartisan support Tuesday by Iowa House.Iowa is one of 15 states that does not have a licensing process for professional midwives. The bill, House File 265, would create a regulatory board to certify midwifes and ensure they’ve completed an educational course before practicing, with exemptions for those practicing in Native American, Mennonite and Amish communities or other religious communities with “traditional” midwifery practices.

By Jeffrey JonesThree years ago, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19 that provided critical support and health care for Iowa residents and their families. During the PHE, nearly all existing and new Medicaid enrollees were able to enroll and stay covered regardless of changes in eligibility or status.