Health And Fitness

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.

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.

The Shellsburg Lions will be hosting the next blood drive on October 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall, located at 114 Main St. SW. MASKS AND APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. To schedule, please call Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or email eshaeff@gmail.com and he can get you assigned a time.

Vaccines: ModernaWhere: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWhen: Monday, October 11th 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, October 14th 1:00pm - 6:00pm Friday, October 15th 8:00am - 1:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Must be able to return week of November 1st - November 5th for second Moderna vaccine.Questions: Please contact our office at 319-

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation are teaming up with area professionals in health, wellness, and safety for the seventh year. By sponsoring the Benton County Health and Wellness Fair, these experts will provide Benton County residents with many connections beneficial to their health. This free event for all ages will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School, 210 W 21st St, Vinton, on Saturday, October 9.

You will find the edition of the October 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features:* Craving Comfort Foods* Recipe for Thai Chicken Curry* Fall Home Food Preservation* Physical Activity Primer

Attached you will find the October NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:* Iron Rich Foods for Health* Farina* SNAP! - For Your Health* Fall Food Favorites* Recipe for Single-Serve Breakfast BowlsStay Independent: A Healthy Aging SeriesNew free virtual series begins on October 6!It’s never too early — or too late — to set realistic goals for eating well and moving more.

Vaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhere: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWhen: Monday, October 4th 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, October 5th 8:00am - 3:00pm Thursday, October 7th 10:00am - 6:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Must be able to return week of November 1st - November 5th for second Moderna vaccine. No second vaccine is required for Janssen.

Benton County Public Health Walk-in Moderna and Janssen Vaccine ClinicWhere: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWhen: Monday, September 27th 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, September 28th 8:00am - 1:00pm Thursday, September 30th 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday, October 1st 9:00am - 12:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Must be able to return week of October 25th - October 29th for second Moderna vaccine.

WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Monday, September 20th 11:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday, September 21st 7:00am – 3:00pm Thursday, September 23rd 10:00am – 6:00pmWHO: Anyone 18 years and olderCOST: FreeBoth Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) will be available. Must be able to return the week of October 18th – October 22nd for second Moderna vaccine, no 2nd dose required for Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)Please call our office at 319-472-6460 with any questionsCOVID Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans affected by COVID19.