Health And Fitness
May Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the May 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Diet and Inflammation· Recipe for Easy Roasted Veggies· Plan Your Move· Wireless EBT Project Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.
Benton County Public Health Clinic Vaccine Schedule
Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration COVID19 Vaccine Clinics: Tuesday, May 9th 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Wednesday, May 10th 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Thu
Fresh Conversations, Monday, May 22
Fresh Conversations this month will deal with finding joy in exercise, ways to adapt physical activity to meet your needs and there will be mango salsa for the sampling.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!
Fresh Conversations is also an
opportunity to connect with other adults
for a friendly group discussion!The event will take place Monday, May 22, at 12:30 p. Peer Recovery Zone May calendar
Please note the meetings will be on Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays!
LifeServe Blood Drive May 24th
Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive are holding a blood drive at the Hospital Clinic Conference Room. The hospital is located at 502 North 9th Ave. in Vinton.The even twill be help on May 24 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.Appointments are encouraged! Use the attached QR code orText the word LifeServe to 999777 orCall 800-287-4903 orVisit www. Benton County Public Health Clinic.
Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration Updated COVID19 Vaccine information: ● CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised. Individuals 65 years of age and older who have received a single dose of a bivalentvaccine may receive one additional dose at least four months following their initial bivalent dose.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Recap
Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt and I joined forces during the month of April to raise awareness for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. Together we promoted Iowa’s address confidentiality program, Safe at Home and resources available for survivors across the state.If you’re a victim seeking initial resources and next steps, contact the confidential Iowa Victim’s Call Center at 1-800-770-1650 or text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121 and a trained advocate will get in touch with you. SHIIP Clinic Schedule
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) a Medicare counseling service for Iowans is available at Virginia Gay Hospital, by appointment only.*Please call Barb at 319-472-6200 to schedule an appointment*.SHIIP Clinics: Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9a
Benton County Public Health Clinic Schedule
Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at the front entrance registration Updated COVID19 Vaccine information: ● CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised. Individuals 65 years of age and older who have received a single dose of a bivalentvaccine may receive one additional dose at least four months following their initial bivalent dose.