ASAC launches campaign to raise awareness of help for substance use disorders

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2017 12:00 am

The Area Substance Abuse Council this week launched a public awareness campaign aimed at those who know someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder.

January 2017 Words on Wellness Your Extension Connection to Nutrition and Fitness

VINTON TODAY
December 16, 2016 12:00 am

  By Rachel Wall A New Face for Spend Smart. Eat Smart. You can choose healthy foods and stick to your budget"”Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Spend Smart.

VGH welcomes Julie Samora, PA-C

VINTON TODAY
December 9, 2016 12:00 am

Julie Samora, PA-C Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics has added another Physician Assistant to its staff. Julie Samora, PA-C, will be working in the emergency department and also as a hospitalist.

VGH Hospital and Clinics continues transition to new healthcare information system

VINTON TODAY
December 9, 2016 12:00 am

Mike Riege, Virginia Gay Hospital Administrator Melissa Macku, Director of Clinic Operations Patients are experiencing the need for a bit more patience at Virginia Gay's Family Medical Clinics as a result of upgrades to health care software that will improve access to all their health information.

VGH Home Health Agency sponsors Third Annual 'Angel Tree'

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2016 12:00 am

"You have two hands. One to help yourself, and the second to help others." Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency has announced that for the third year, they will again be hosting an "Angel Tree" to benefit those they currently serve.

Advice for handling holiday stress

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2016 12:00 am

The upcoming season is notorious for being the most wonderful time of the year. However, remember that this is not true for all of us, as stress can take away the joy of the season.

Breast Cancer Survivors meeting Dec. 12

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2016 12:00 am

By Janet Woodhouse Breast Cancer Survivors will meet for their annual holiday party Monday, December 12 at 5:30 in the dining room of Windsor Manor.

Don't Make This the Season of Impaired Driving

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2016 12:00 am

By Jeffrey Meyers December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month For many people, the holiday season marks their favorite time of year. Holidays mean more time with family and friends, and a new year to look forward to full of goals and plans.

Politics may not be the only thing spoiling appetites this Thanksgiving

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2016 12:00 am

By Virginia Gay Hospital Next week, thousands of homes will fill with the delicious aromas of Thanksgiving dinner. Melissa Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Home and Public Health at Virginia Gay Hospital, reminds everyone to take special care when preparing food for Thanksgiving.

Virginia Gay Hospital partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2016 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab is joining the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2016.