Health And Fitness
Moderna Walk in Clinic for August 23-27
The Moderna Vaccine Walk-in Clinic will be held at the Virginia Gay HospitalMonday, August 23 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 24 - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 25 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Friday, August 27 - 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.Anyone 18 years and older, no cost.MUST be able to return the week of September 13-17 for the second vaccine. FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals.
IHCA Statement on Mandatory Nursing Home Staff Vaccination
Statement from IHCA President & CEO Brent Willett Regarding Biden Administration Call for Mandatory Nursing Home Staff VaccinationMedia reports yesterday suggest that the Biden Administration plans to issue a directive calling for the mandatory vaccination of all U.S. nursing home staff. The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) is currently assessing the full impact this will have on Iowa's 431 nursing homes.
Benton County Vaccines on a Healthy Track
Each week, Virginia Gay Hospital has been holding walk-in clinics for anyone who wants or needs the COVID vaccine. According to the state's vaccine information, the numbers for Benton County are as follows.837 people in the county have begun their 2 shot series11,060 residents have completed their 2 dose seriesAn additional 942 have completed their single-dose vaccines.
Moderna Vaccine Walk-in Clinic the week of August 17
The Moderna Vaccine Walk-in Clinic will be held at the Virginia Gay HospitalTuesday, August 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 18 - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Friday, August 20 - 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.Anyone 18 years and older, no cost.MUST be able to return the week of September 13-17 for the second vaccine.For any questions, please contact ou COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule for August 2-6
The best way to stop the spread of all COVID-19 virus strains, including the Delta variant, is for unvaccinated people to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the variants that are currently circulating, so all eligible people are urged to get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated protects against the current virus strains and decreases the chances of a vaccine-resistant variant developing in the future. Recovery is Possible! Overcoming Struggles and Embracing Success
ASAC counselors always appreciate receiving feedback from patients after they've completed their treatment, whether they've been in a residential program or outpatient counseling. Here is a note one of ASAC's staff received a few months after this individual left outpatient counseling: Being in ASAC has me wanting to help others struggling with addiction and mental health. August WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the August 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:* August is National Eye Month* Recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins* Pack a Safe Lunch* Creek WalkingClick to view