Learn De-Escalation Skills for the Frontline and Crisis Response Training

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2024 4:07 pm

Two Classes are being offered concerning ICISFs Suicide Awareness and De-Escalation Skills course over a day in a half on September 25 & 26 for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, July 30

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 15, 2024 2:57 pm

To donate blood, simple go to the Clinic Conference Room at Virginia Gay Hospital on Tuesday, July 30th 11:45 am - 03:30 pm 502 N 9th Ave Vinton.TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A POSITIVE DONATION: We want you to feel great after you’ve donated.

STOP THE BLEED Free Training Opportunity August 6, 1:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2024 11:48 am

STOP THE BLEEDFree Training OpportunityOpen to the PublicUncontrolled massive hemorrhage can result  in death in less than two minutes. Learn how  to control massive hemorrhage on anyone  from Critical Care and Certified Tactical  Paramedic and Tactical Medicine InstructorBraxton Morrison locally and for FREE.

July Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 10, 2024 11:48 am

Attached you will find your edition of the July 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Nutrition on the TrailsRecipe for Take-along Trail MixUsing and Calibrating Food ThermometersTips to Eliminate Food Waste Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Vinton Public Library Memory Cafe, Friday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 8, 2024 11:48 am

Event InformationVPL Memory CafeIndividuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our newly formed Memory Cafe. We will serve coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.

Dr. Meeker Transitions Practice Hours and Responsibilities

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 3, 2024 4:26 pm

Effective May 1, 2024, Dr. Meeker has successfully transitioned his practice to a reduced schedule of 28 hours per week. This transition, meticulously planned over the past year, aims to optimize his availability and focus in various healthcare settings.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BADGES DURING FOURTH OF JULY

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
July 1, 2024 3:21 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is partnering with local first responders across its service region for this year’s Battle of the Badges blood drive promotion, happening Monday, July 1-Saturday, July 6 (closed Thursday, July 4 for the holiday).

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda for July 1, 2024

BCSPC
June 30, 2024 4:05 pm

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda Date: July 1, 2024 Time: 1800 Location: Van Horne Community Center Zoom Invitation https://us06web.

Iowa HHS Warns of Serious Illnesses Reported from Diamond Shruumz Products

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
June 25, 2024 2:50 pm

Iowa joins a list of several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products purchased through a retail store in eastern Iowa.

Upcoming Parenting Workshops Offered Online from The Science of Parenting

BENTON & IOWA COUNTIES DECAT/CPPC
June 11, 2024 9:07 pm

Research conducted by Zero to Three (2016), found that parents need and want information and support. 80% of parents work to be better parents, and 69% of parents say if they knew more parenting strategies, they would use them.