Health And Fitness
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 28
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28th. In Vinton, there are two locations where drugs can be disposed. Drugs cn be dropped off at the Benton County Sheriffs Department or at the HyVee Pharmacy. Clean out those medicine cabinets and any other places you store your medications. Items that are accepted include:Prescription medications, patches, ointments, medication for pets, and over-the-counter drugsItems that are not accepted:Syringes, inhalers, and aerosolsHow to package items:Remove medications from their original containers.
Ladies Night Out Mammogram Screening Event - Oct. 26th - 5PM to 7:30PM
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 26th for an after-hours Mammogram Screening Event. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and get your annual mammogram. We will be open until 7:30 PM. Request an order from your doctor, call (319)472-6300 and schedule your appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted, but scheduling will help to avoid delays. Meet our Radiology Techs: Tiffnie and Lindsey, providing imaging and mammography services. Caregiver Wellness Day Registration due by October 15
Monday, November 6, 2023The Hotel at Kirkwood Center • 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar RapidsThis free event is a day to celebrate all that you do as a family caregiver!Heritage AAA and the Caregiver Wellness Day Planning Committee are committed to supporting family caregivers on every step of their caregiving journey. Each of these journeys is unique and each one deserves to be celebrated. October Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the October 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Food and Mood· Recipe for White Bean Dip· Creating a self-care plan· Is shrinkflation affecting your finances? Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.
Local Health Professional Earns Patient Safety Credential
The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Dawn Stephenson, RN, CPPS of Vinton as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).“Earning this credential attests to Dawn’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. VGH and Clinics Advocates for COVID Vaccine to Safely Navigate the Indoor Season
Protect yourself and your loved ones during the upcoming holidays(Vinton, Iowa) – With temperatures beginning to drop and Iowans spending more time inside, Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are recommending flu and COVID vaccines to ensure the safety and well-being of those in our community.The indoor season presents unique challenges as enclosed spaces often help contribute to the increased transmission of respiratory viruses. A Loss and a Plea to care for Yourself
My name is Lesley Friedhoff. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Madison, WI; I also served as an Active Duty Psychologist in the United States Air Force for 6 years. I am the sister-in-law of Stacie (Friedhoff) Marzen who resides in Vinton, IA with her family. The following is an essay I wrote and shared publicly on social media on what would have been my husband’s 44th Birthday on August 2nd, 2023. Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital, September 26 12-4:30 p.m.
Calling all LifeServers! We need immediate donations to boost the blood supply. Our local blood supply is critically low. Please book an appointment at our upcoming blood drive by clicking the link below.Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community09/26/2023 (12:30 pm - 04:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital-Clinic Conference RoomVinton, IA 52349Each day hundreds of injured or ill hospital patients in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska require blood transfusions. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge
The Gifts of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge, is a virtual event, that will be hosted by Virginia Gay Hospital. The challenge will take place throughout the month of October and is raising funds for Gifts of Hope and encouraging women to schedule their mammograms. The first 100 people to donate $15 will receive a handmade crocheted hat. Benton County CISM Team here to serve Emergency Services Personnel
Are you a police officer, corrections officer, firefighter, emergency medical services clinician, emergency management coordinator, healthcare worker, death investigator, 911 telecommunicator, or any other high-risk professional who responds to emergency scenes?We know the traumatic incidents you encounter can take a toll on your mental and physical health over time.