Department Spotlight: Operating Room

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 1, 2022 6:46 pm

The Operating Room team at Virginia Gay Hospital is comprised of three main roles, Surgical Technologists, Central Sterilization Technologists, and Registered Nurses.

News You Can Use Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 30, 2022 9:33 pm

HHS and DNR Confirm Naegleria fowleri at Lake of Three Fires Media

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
July 28, 2022 10:11 pm

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the CDC, have confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri in Lake of Three Fires located in Taylor county.

DNR weighs options for brain-eating amoeba

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 21, 2022 9:17 pm

-Jared StrongState officials are considering whether to test more lakes, put up warning signs and launch a public-awareness campaign after a Missouri resident who swam at a southern Iowa lake recently died after being infected by a brain-eating amoeba.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announces the launch of 988

STATE OF IOWA
July 18, 2022 10:42 pm

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of 988, The National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Gov. Reynolds and officials warn Iowans of dangerous Fentanyl and fake pills

STATE OF IOWA
July 12, 2022 6:42 pm

 Today, Governor Kim Reynolds joined with state health and safety officials to warn Iowans about the growing threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline

U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY
July 12, 2022 12:31 pm

Q&A: 988 Suicide Prevention LifelineWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is 988? A: President Trump signed into law a nationwide three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to simplify access to this life-saving resource.

VGH Blood Drive July 27

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2022 1:05 pm

You have what it takes flowing in your veins.  It only takes an hour to save three local lives. You never know whose life you might save! Schedule an appointment with us at an upcoming blood drive in our area by clicking the link below.

Words on Wellness July Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 7, 2022 12:53 pm

Attached below you will find your edition of the July 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.  This edition features: ·        Age Related Macular Degeneration ·        Recipe for Fruit and Greens with Orange Dressing ·        Keep your Picnic Safe ·        Immune Boosting Adaptogen  Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar --  https://www.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER'S BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE IS BACK FROM JULY 5-9

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
July 7, 2022 12:53 pm

DONORS WILL BOOST LOCAL BLOOD SUPPLY AND CAST VOTES FOR THEIR FAVORITE FIRST RESPONDER GROUP  The local and national blood supply is dangerously low, and LifeServe Blood Center is asking for help from community members.