Health And Fitness

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission posted warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent diabetes, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA is urging consumers not to use these or similar products because they have not been evaluated by the FDA to be safe or effective for their intended use and may be harmful.

The Shellsburg Lions will be hosting the next blood drive on October 27 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Legion Hall, 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.

WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Tuesday, September 7th 11:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday, September 8th 7:00am - 12:30pm Friday, September 10th 9:00am - 4:00pmWHO: Anyone 18 years and olderCOST: FreeMust be able to return the week of October 4th - October 8th for second vaccinePlease call our office at 319-472-6460 with any questions.TEST IOWA At-home COVID-19 test kitsPICK-UP LOCATIONS IN BENTON COUNTY:* Virginia Gay Hospital/Benton County Public Health* Vinton Family Medical Clinic* Urbana Family Medical Clinic* Van Horne Family Medical Clinic* Atkins Family Medical Clinic* You can also request a kit be sent to you at https://www.

LifeServe Blood Center is pleased to offer its blood donors the chance to hear from the local hospital patients whose lives they helped to save through blood donation via a new program called Thank the Donor.LifeServe Blood Center is currently rolling Thank the Donor to hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Thank the Donor allows blood recipients to anonymously send a thank you message, photo, or video to the blood donor whose donation they received through transfusion.

THE VINTON RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE will be held Thursday, September 30, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activities Center, 1703 C Avenue. For an appointment, contact redcrossblood.org or call Kristie at (319)472-4292. Walk-ins are welcome.

Attached you will find your edition of the September 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:* September is Breakfast Month* Recipe for Scrambled Egg Muffins* Vegetable Safety Tips* No Excuses for Moving More

Below you will find the September NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:·     Complementary Proteins·     Black Beans·     Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips·     Need Help? Call 2-1-1 for an Expert·     Recipe for Black Bean SoupComplementary ProteinsProteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids.

LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at upcoming community blood drives across the state.Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Generous community members who give blood with LifeServe Blood Center are directly impacting their neighbors in local hospitals, as LifeServe is the sole provider of blood to the medical centers in this area.

Join us for a blood drive at VGH! Click the link below to book your appointment. We'd love to see you!Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community09/14/2021 (01:45 pm - 05:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital - CafeteriaVinton, IA 52349If you're unable to keep your appointment, please call us at 800-287-4903 to reschedule or cancel.Thank you for being a lifesaving LifeServer! To help ensure the safety of our team members and other blood donors, we have the following precautionary measures: Appointments are required to ensure social distancing between donors, team members, volunteers, and visitors.