Health And Fitness
Biden administration plans to cover weight loss meds under Medicare, Medicaid
By Jennifer ShuttThe Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s reinterpreting federal law to allow Medicare and Medicaid patients access to anti-obesity medications to reduce their weight over the long term.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s proposed rule, which the Trump administration would need to finalize before it would take effect, is expected to cost $25 billion for Medicare combined with $11 billion in federal spending and $3.
WOW December 2024 Newsletter
Good afternoon, Attached you will find the December 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Stay Healthy This Winter: Support Your Immune HealthRecipe for Pomegranate Ginger MocktailSafe Food Practices When Volunteering at Food PantriesDelicious Holiday Mocktails Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.
What's Next?
Benton Community would welcome any community members to join us on the evening of Monday, November 25th for our evening session with Emma Benoit. You can learn more about Emma's story around her suicide attempt and her work now about advocating for mental health resources for youth by watching the preview to her documentary https://www.myascension.us/ In addition to Emma's session starting at 6:30 pm in our MS/HS Auditorium, we have a variety of other events available for families and the community that evening. World Diabetes Day, Thursday, November 14
World Diabetes Day will be recognized on Thursday, November 14. Join Virginia Gay Hospital and WEAR BLUE on World Diabetes Day, November 14th! Raising Awareness! Approximately 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is about 11% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, representing 90% to 95% of all diabetes cases. Emma Benoit to speak at Benton Community November 25
Benton Community School District would like to extend a warm welcome to any community member who would like to join us on Monday evening, November 25.Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m. Emma Benoit will be sharing her story about her suicide attempt and talking about the work she does now to advocate for mental health resources for the youth. Safe Sitter Class offered at the Vinton Public Library
SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser. To register, call Benton County Public Health at 319-214-2601. You can also email publichealth@bentoncountyia.gov.Be sure to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. November Words on Wellness
Attached you will find the November 2024 Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter.This edition features:Eat Protein for Aging WellRecipe for Beef StewPoultry Food SafetyMotivation to Move Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/events
Domestic Abuse Survivor Gives Hope to Those Struggling
Last month marked 5 years since I left an abusive relationship. It was one of the hardest but worthwhile things a person can do.On average it takes a person 7 times to leave an abusive relationship; and when I finally left for good, it was my 6th and final attempt.I was blessed to have such a village around me to help and that's not something that everyone in situations like mine have.
Donate Blood at VGH Clinic Conference Room Tuesday, November 26
Donate Blood at a LifeServe Blood Drive and know that your gift will support Virginia Gay Hospital directly. Your local blood donation makes a big difference!Donations will be collected at Virginia Gay Hospital's Clinic Conference Room on Tuesday, November 26 from 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The hospital is located at 502 N 9th Ave., in Vinton.Appointments are encouraged by calling, 800-287-4903, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, or visit the website at www.
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE WE GIVE BLOOD CAMPAIGN
LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce its participation
in The We Give Blood campaign, a first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for
blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are
teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition.
Students, fans, and alumni of any of the 18 member schools are encouraged to visit a LifeServe
Blood Center donor center or mobile blood drive to donate blood now until December 6, 2024.