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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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Make it OK!

VPL Staff is helping to #MakeItOK! We're rocking our green OK t-shirts today to help end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.It’s OK to talk about mental illness — talking makes people feel less alone. #makeitokIOWA is a community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations. Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org

Iowa Legislature Passes Mason's Law, makes way for Pediatric Palliative License

Mason Siek Bill heads to Governor's desk to sign into law, marking a milestone for medically fragile children and their familiesIowa has made history. With final approval from both chambers of the Iowa Legislature, "Mason's Law" (House File HF 933) has officially passed, making Iowa the first state poised to authorize a specialized Pediatric Palliative Care Center 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.
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Today We Celebrate Our DAISY Award Nominees and Our DAISY Awardee!

Daisy Award Winner Katie Steele, RN, BSN Please join us in recognizing these extraordinary team members for their compassion, dedication, and outstanding patient care. We are proud to honor the following individuals as this year’s DAISY Award winner and nominees.Awardee - Katie Steele, RN, BSNNominees Amy Olson, RN, BSNReanna Wilhelm, RN, BSNCassie Patava RNTrisha Wiese, RNJoy Nachtman

Break the Stigma with BCSPC and Chalk the Walk May 15

As part of May being Mental Health Awareness month, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to invite you to an event to help "Break the Stigma."  On Thursday evening, May 15th beginning at 5:30 p.m. you can join in a family friendly event at the Benton County Courthouse.It will be a time of talking about mental health while chalking the walk at the Benton County Courthouse in Vinton.

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.
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Efforts result in victory for Midwifery in Iowa

Kim Reynolds, Governor, announced the passing of bill HF 887: A bill for an act removing birth centers from the meaning of institutional health facility.Passage of the bill has been a long hard battle for Iowa Midwives. In less than two years after Iowa passed the midwifery licensure, a bill that removes the barrier that has kept midwives from opening birth centers, HF887 passed unanimously out of the Iowa House and Senate.

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.
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