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Health And Fitness
Benton County Hosts 10th Annual Health & Wellness Fair
The Benton County Community Health and Wellness Fair returned for its 10th year on Saturday, transforming Vinton-Shellsburg High School's gym into a hub of health resources and community support. The event aimed to connect residents with local services, providing health screenings, demonstrations, and information from numerous organizations.Attendees received free goodie bags filled with resources from participating groups, which ranged from healthcare providers to legal aid and senior services. Bill proposes funding for free tampons, pads in school restrooms
By Robin OpsahlA House Education subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill Monday to require school districts provide free feminine hygiene products, like tampons and menstrual pads, in school restrooms.The bill, House File 543, would provide state funding beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for the mandate that these sanitary products be available in at least half of restrooms for students in grades 6 through 12.
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Iowa House panel advances bill to limit SNAP-eligible foods to healthy options
The Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee voted 14-6 to advance a bill that would allocate $1 million to the Double Up Food Bucks program, if federal food assistance for Iowans is limited to healthy food purchases only. Most food insecurity groups opposed the bill and urged lawmakers to separate the funding for the Double Up Food Bucks program, which allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to double their spending on fruits and vegetables.
Bill banning mRNA vaccines in Iowa passes subcommittee
By Robin OpsahlSome COVID vaccines would be barred in Iowa. A bill banning gene-based vaccines, like some forms of the COVID-19 vaccine, received approval from a Senate subcommittee Monday.Senate File 360 would prohibit health care providers from administering gene-based vaccines, with penalties of a misdemeanor charge and a fine of $500 for each violation, as well as requiring a review of the provider’s license.
2024 Fall Tracking Portal Updates: Immunizations
The 2025 Winter Tracking Portal update includes new data for the data visualizations listed below.We have included a direct link to the webpage where the data visualizations are accessible. If you visit these visualizations often, we encourage you to create a new bookmark so that you can easily find them in their new location on the Iowa HHS website.
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2024 Fall Tracking Portal Update: Lead Poisoning
The 2025 Winter Tracking Portal update includes new data for the data visualizations listed below.We have included a direct link to the webpage where the data visualizations are accessible. If you visit these visualizations often, we encourage you to create a new bookmark so that you can easily find them in their new location on the Iowa HHS website.
10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, March 1, 8:00 a.m. to noon
It's time for the 10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Vinton Shellsburg High School gym. The event includes:-On site health screening-Facepainting-Welcome Bags-Prize Drawings-Demonstrations-Information Booths
2024 Fall Tracking Portal Updates: Tick Borne and Misquito Borne Diseases
The 2025 Winter Tracking Portal update includes new data for the data visualizations listed below.We have included a direct link to the webpage where the data visualizations are accessible. If you visit these visualizations often, we encourage you to create a new bookmark so that you can easily find them in their new location on the Iowa HHS website.
Blood donation requirements change to allow for more donations
An important update is now in effect for LifeServe Blood Center who collects donations at Virginia Gay Hospital has lowered the minimum weight requirement for blood donors from 120 pounds to 110 pounds. This change will allow more people to donate and help us bring even more lifesaving blood into the community.Spread the Word! Some people who were previously ineligible may now be able to donate!If you know of anyone who was previously turned away for being under 120 pounds, let them know that they can now donate.
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