Health And Fitness
2025 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, June 1st at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.Survivor’s Registration – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpening Ceremony – 6:00 PMSurvivor and Caregiver laps following Opening CeremoniesGames and ActivitiesLuminaria Ceremony – 9:00 PM2025 is the 40th anniversary for the American cancer Society’s Relay For Life.
Grassley Highlights Services to Help Iowans Struggling with Mental Health
This month of May is a month that’s devoted to what we call Mental Health Awareness Month. So, every day, we know Americans cope with depression, anxiety, loneliness [and] hopelessness without a support system to help alleviate the burden. To anyone who is struggling – you're not alone. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 9-8-8 to offer free and confidential support.
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Iowa Legislature Passes Mason's Law, makes way for Pediatric Palliative License

Dentist alleged to be ‘harmful to the public’ ordered to remedial training
By Clark KauffmanA Linn County dentist charged with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful to the public has been ordered to undergo remedial training.Iowa Dental Board records indicate the board recently charged dentist Terra Hickey of Center Point with practicing in a manner that is harmful or detrimental to the public. Hickey has been an Iowa-licensed dentist since July 2000,The board alleges Hickey, who works at Center Point Family Dentistry, at some unspecified time in the past failed to recognize tooth decay, failed to complete a thorough removal of decay, failed to properly place restorations, and failed to adequately inform patients of their diagnosis and treatment plans.
Today We Celebrate Our DAISY Award Nominees and Our DAISY Awardee!

Break the Stigma with BCSPC and Chalk the Walk May 15

D.C. Dispatch: Iowa delegation discuss measures on maternal health, Medicaid
By Robin OpsahlMembers of Iowa’s federal delegation have introduced multiple measures related to health care, weighing in on Medicaid coverage and maternal care options.Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson, both Republicans, helped introduced the “More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed” (MOMS) Act in the Senate and House respectively, legislation that they said would help provide more services and support for expecting and new mothers.
Efforts result in victory for Midwifery in Iowa

Gov. Reynolds announces ‘Healthy Kids Iowa’ summer program to feed more children
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has approved a demonstration project submitted by Iowa Health and Human Services for the state’s own summer food pilot program. Healthy Kids Iowa is an alternative to the summer EBT program that serves Iowa children healthier foods at a lower cost by leveraging Iowa’s already-existing, successful network of summer feeding programs and community providers.