Health And Fitness
Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda for 10/7/24
Zoom link to attend:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84766935692?pwd=eERnbjZ3Qkd3eXVlWXpueVdPWFN5QT09
Mental Health Awareness Week: A Call to Action in Benton County
As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, residents across Benton County are reminded of the importance of mental well-being and the need for community support. This annual observance, which runs from October 6-12, shines a light on the often-stigmatized topic of mental health and encourages individuals to seek help when they need it most.One local organization, the Benton County Suicide Coalition, is at the forefront of this mission, working to prevent suicide and promote mental health awareness in our community. Words on Wellness
Attached below, you will find your edition of the October 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Boost Your Energy with Smart Food ChoicesRecipe for Meatloaf in a MugWomen’s Health – Do you know the symptoms?Growing Together Iowa Grant: Cultivating Health and Community Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.
Pink Heals Fire Truck - At VGH Thursday, Oct. 24th - 5-7:30PM
Pink Heals will be at Virginia Gay Hospital on Thursday, October 24th from 5-7:30PM supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come out and visit with us!Pink Heals is a program that partners with public safety, local businesses, and families to bring a community together. It is an organization that provides flower deliveries to show individuals that they are loved, cherished, and valuable to others. American Red Cross to hold Vinton blood drive Thursday, Sept. 26
The American Red Cross will hold its next Vinton blood drive on Thursday, September 26th, 12:30-5:30 at the Skate Center. The United States is experiencing a blood emergency. This is when the nation's blood supply falls by 25%. It only takes about an hour to save a life. Sign up by calling 1-800-Red-Cross or going to www.redcrossblood. org Plus you will get a $15 e-gift card and free snacks.
Pink Night at the Vinton Public Library, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Virginia Gay Hospital will host a 'Pink Night' on Tuesday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library. The hospital will discuss early detection, share stories of hope, and share resources that are available to those who are affected by breast cancer. The event is free and open to the public. Ladies Night Out Mammogram Screening Event Oct. 8th, 10th, 22nd & 24th 5-7:30 pm
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Thursday, Oct. 10th, Tuesday, Oct. 22nd or Thrusday, Oct. 26th for after after-hours Mammogram Screening Event. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and get your annual mammogram. We will be open until 7:30 PM. Bring a friend!Request an order from your doctor, call (319)472-6300 and schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. State Auditor Sand releases report & Video concerning Nursing Home Inspections
To watch the video CLICK HERE.Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand's report is below:
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is a Call to Action
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected, says Morgan Newell, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.“This month serves as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility we all share in tackling this critical issue,” said Newell, who specializes in family wellbeing. Direct Care Workers, Family Caregivers & Students Invited to State Conference
Iowa CareGivers invites direct care workers and family caregivers to their 31st annual statewide conference themed "Direct Care: A Chorus of Compassion." The event will be held on October 7, 2024, at the FFA Enrichment Center on the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Campus in Ankeny, IA. The conference offers education, encouragement, and networking for this essential workforce as well as family caregivers.