Follow-up to Consumer Advisory Issued for Chicken Salad Purchased at Fareway

VINTON TODAY
February 23, 2018 12:00 am

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of additional information as a follow-up to the consumer advisory issued for chicken salad purchased at Fareway Food stores earlier in February.

Follow-up to Consumer Advisory Issued for Chicken Salad Purchased at Fareway

VINTON TODAY
February 23, 2018 12:00 am

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of additional information as a follow-up to the consumer advisory issued for chicken salad purchased at Fareway Food stores earlier in February.

BLOOD DONORS EARN GRATITUDE, COOL GEAR

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2018 12:00 am

When a blood donor makes a lifesaving donation with LifeServe Blood Center, they're not just receiving the immediate gratification of saving three local lives.

Fall Prevention in the Home & Community

VINTON TODAY
February 2, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Many of us either know someone who has fallen or has fallen themselves, but did you know that 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 65 falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of injury - fatal and non-fatal - and are significant regardless of age.

Healthy tips from the Extensions February WOW Newsletter

VINTON TODAY
February 1, 2018 12:00 am

By Rachel Wall Click here to view the February WOW newsletter This edition features: ·Overnight Oats ·Recipe for Overnight Oatmeal with Berrie

IDPH Seeks Public Input on Newborn Disorders

VINTON TODAY
February 1, 2018 12:00 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recruiting individuals interested in issues related to newborn screening for inherited conditions. The project coordinated through the IDPH Center for Congenital and Inherited Disorders will bring together a diverse and representative group of Iowans for a weekend to help determine future policy for the state's newborn screening program.

IDPH Says Norovirus Behind Several Outbreaks

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2018 12:00 am

Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received numerous reports of diarrhea and vomiting outbreaks caused by norovirus.

'Beat Cancer:' Vikettes continue Pink Night tradition on basketball court

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2018 12:00 am

Vikettes Denise Perez, left and Lycy Howes-Vonstein escort survivor Erma Neve during Pink Night. The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team continued its tradition of honoring breast cancer survivors on Friday, with its annual Pink Night.

Virginia Gay Home Health says "Thanks!"

VINTON TODAY
January 5, 2018 12:00 am

The Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is extending their gratitude and appreciation to everyone for the success of their 4th Annual "Angel Tree".

Conquering Diabetes Family Style

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] (This article is part of Virginia Gay Hospital's bi-annual publication, "Thrive" Fall/Winter 2017 issue.