Health And Fitness
It’s Not Too Late to Protect You and Your Family From the Flu
Surveillance by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Benton County Public Health, and testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory indicate flu activity continues to be widespread in Iowa. The flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May. “As long as flu viruses are circulating, it’s not too late to get the vaccine,” said Benton County Public Health Director Katie Cox, BSN, RN.
Virginia Gay Hospital welcomes Vinton native Wes Lyons to hospital staff
It’s a homecoming for Vinton native, Wes Lyons, PA-C, who is joining the staff at Virginia Gay Hospital as an Emergency Room/Hospitalist.Lyons is a graduate of Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Drake University, Des Moines, a master's in public health from George Washington University, Washington, D. PRZ Activity Calendar
Peer Support Center calendar for February, activities held at the Rural Access Center Conference Room, The center is located at 811 D. Ave.Player's choice of games, adult coloring and conversation topic happening every day.5th Art Therapy, coloring, discussion and craft day12th Movie 19th Dealing with Anxiety, Learn simple coping mechanisms26t
February 2020 WOW newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the February 2020 WOW newsletter. Click to viewThis edition features:5 Reasons to Love AvocadosRecipe for Veggie Bean WrapHandling Avocados SafelySafe Walking on Snow and Ice
H.O.P.E. Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
BENTON-IOWA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR
PROTECTING CHILDREN BRINGS H.O.P.E. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING WORKSHOP TO VINTON. VINTON, IOWA—
Hints,
Ask Openly
About Suicide, Validate Pain,
Explore
Reasons to Live—these are the four pillars of H.O.P.E. Suicide Prevention Training, set to take place in the Tilford Elementary School Auditorium, 308 E.
BENTON-IOWA CPPC BRINGS PATTI LUND AND THE DOCUMENTARY RESILIENCE TO BLAIRSTOWN
Click to view flyerThe child may not remember, but the body remembers.Benton-Iowa Community Partnership for Protecting Children is pleased to announce Patti (Wachtendorf) Lund, recently retired Iowa State Penitentiary warden, will be giving a talk on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Blairstown Community Center, 305 Locust Street NW. The program will begin with a showing of the 60-minute documentary RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.
Atkins Family Medical Clinic announces staff changes
Virginia Gay Hospital and the Atkins Family Medical Clinic are announcing changes to staff that will take effect in February 2020. Stephanie Vogeler, PA-C, has submitted her resignation. Her last day with the organization will be Friday, February 28, 2020. She has been providing quality healthcare to patients in Atkins since 2012. “Although she will be missed, Virginia Gay Hospital administration and staff wish her well,” says Tammy Hicok, RN/BSN. GIVE SOMEONE ANOTHER YEAR
Blood donors who roll up their sleeve to make a lifesaving gift with LifeServe Blood Center can give someone one more year!One blood donation can save up to three local hospital patients. It’s not just trauma victims who need blood; premature babies, cancer patients, transplant recipients, and new mothers can all use blood as part of lifesaving treatment.
Healthy Relationship Education Training
Click to view flyerAre you a professional working with children and families, and would like additional tools to help couples build healthy relationships? “We know that children growing up in a home where there is a healthy, stable couple relationship have fewer behavioral and emotional problems and perform better in school”, said Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Lutheran Home Earn National Recognition
Two area long-term and post-acute care providers earn national recognition for meeting quality goals.Both Virginia Gay Hospital and the Vinton Lutheran Home were among the approximately 395 Iowa long-term care providers recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) on December 16 for the quality of care they provide.