Health And Fitness
Above the Influence in Washington
This past week members of the Benton County Above The Influence Coalition attended the National Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. This event brings together substance prevention coalitions from all over the United States through CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America). It is during this Forum that coalitions are provided training from national leaders in substance prevention, law enforcement and health care. How's your heart holding up under all the pressure?
February is heart month and a great time to give a little thought to your "ticker" and the vascular network it depends on. How are they holding up under the pressure?
Recent research suggests that blood pressure readings below what was once considered “normal” may be very beneficial. While there are many online tools for exploring your blood pressure, this one from the American Heart Association also shows you what readings you might achieve by making some basic lifestyle changes. Avoiding substance abuse is one key to mental wellness
Winter is a time when we hear people talking about mental health, depression and seasonal affective disorder. The term “mental wellness” is a positive term that hopefully helps individuals stop and think for a moment about the condition of their mental health. If possible, it is important to think of a person’s mental and physical health before there are mental or physical illnesses present.
Virginia Gay welcomes Dr. David Sheff
Dr. David Sheff is Virgina Gay’s newest physician. He currently is serving patients in the emergency department and in acute care.
Dr. Sheff has followed an unusual path to the practice of family medicine in Vinton. He graduated with an M.D. and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Iowa in 1992. His research fellowship was at Yale University where he also served as para-faculty. Primary care or gynecologist? Things to consider-with Rita Taylor-Stewart PA-C
“Many women don’t realize we do Pap tests and they think it’s best to schedule those with a gynecologist,” says Rita Taylor-Stewart, PA-C, who practices at Virginia Gay’s Van Horne Family Medical Clinic. “Many assume that the gynecologist is where they should go first for women’s health, but I think there are good reasons to look to your primary care provider for your routine health check-ups. A line in the sand: Standing up against electronic smoking devices
With so many developing substance use trends, discussions about health and safety have become more common. Some of these trends include the growing use of Electronic Smoking Devices (ESD), the variety of substances that may be used in these devices, the arrival of more synthetic drugs and the legalization of marijuana that drives an ever growing variety of THC products.
Add your voice: more than 100 people have taken the Benton County Health Survey
The Benton County Public Health Deparment sponsored by Virginia Gay Hospital is asking you to assist them by sharing your opinion.
The survey is completely anonymous and can be taken by clicking this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BentonCountyPublicHealth
Your opinions will help shape our public health priorities for the coming year.
Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday, January 25th, from 1-6:00 p.m.
The Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 25, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center. For an appointment contact Kristie at 472-4292 or davcdavis@q.com. Walk-ins are welcome.
February - Words on Wellness
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'ED' could mean losing your life, not just your sex life
Hey guys, despite what the TV commercials for Cialis and Viagra seem to suggest, erectile dysfunction isn’t just about your sex life, it may mean the difference between life and death itself.
ED may mean you’re getting an early warning about your risk factors for a heart attack or stroke. That’s the bad news. The good news is that early on in the progression of ED you may have 3 to 5 years advance warning of a major problem like a heart attack or stroke.