Health And Fitness
LOCAL BLOOD DONORS NEEDED THIS FALL DONATE NOVEMBER 23
LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at upcoming community blood drives this fall to benefit local hospital patients. Appointments are required.Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 1:45 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.
Benton County Public Health Walk-in Vaccine Clinic Schedule
Vaccines: Moderna and Janssen
Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton
When: Monday, November 8
th 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, November 11th 10:00am-1:00pm
Friday November 12th 9:00am-12:00pm
Who: Anyone 18 years and older
Cost: Free
Note: Second dose of Moderna will be due the week of
December 6
th - December 10th
. Booster doses for
Moderna are for people 65+ and people ages 18-64
working in high-risk jobs.
Benton County Public Health Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
Vaccines: Moderna and Janssen
Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton
When: Monday, November 1st, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 4th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pmFriday, November 5th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pmWho: Anyone 18 years and older
Cost: Free
Note: Second dose of Moderna will be due the week of
November 29th – December 3rd. Moderna Booster
doses for people 65+ and people ages 18-64
working or living in high-risk settings, have
underlying medical conditions, or live in long-term
care facilities are available.
Tall Cop says Stop!
We are super excited to be bringing in Jermaine Galloway, aka Tall Cop (Says Stop), virtually to our communities FREE of CHARGE to anyone who wants to attend! Jermaine is known for his tag line: “You can’t stop what you don’t see” and is regarded as one of America’s top experts in various drug and alcohol trends and has specialized in underage drinking and drug enforcement for more than 15 years.
Words on Wellness November
Below you will find your edition of the November 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· The Mixed-Up Plate· Recipe for Vegetable Frittata· Food Safety Tips for your Thanksgiving Turkey· Tai Chi for Health
NEWS Newsletter - November 2021
Below you will find the November NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:· Fiber: Soluble vs Insoluble· Canned Sweet Potatoes· Spot Food Spoilage to Stay Safe· Check Your Temps!·
Benton County Public Health Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
Vaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhere: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWhen: Monday, October 25th 12:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday, October 26th 8:00am - 2:00pm Thursday, October 28th 1:00pm - 6:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Second dose of Moderna will be due the week of November 22nd - November 26th. With proper approval from CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health, booster doses for Moderna will begin this week for people 65+ and people ages 18-64 working in high-risk jobs.
Benton County Public Health Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWhen: Tuesday, October 19th 10:00am - 12:00pm (Moderna and J&J)Thursday, October 21st 2:00pm 6:00pm (Moderna and J&J)Friday, October 22nd 11:00am - 3:00pm(Pfizer)Cost: FreeNote: Must be able to return week of November 15th - November 19th for second vaccine.Questions: Please contact our office at 319-47
DEA Warns of Drug Dangers, ASAC Works to Combat Overdoses
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Public Safety Alert has been released warning Americans of the increased availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.DEA has seized fake pills in every U.S. state in large quantities, where these pills are killing unsuspecting individuals at an unprecedented rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in the United States last year.
Healthy connections highlighted at wellness fair event
The Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair provided a comprehensive look at a remarkable number of resources readily available to residents throughout Benton County. The annual event was held for the seventh time on Saturday, October 9, using Vinton-Shellsburg High School as its venue. Over 40 exhibitors were on hand to promote a wide range of health, wellness, and community services to residents.