Health And Fitness
LifeServe Blood Drive May 24th
Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive are holding a blood drive at the Hospital Clinic Conference Room. The hospital is located at 502 North 9th Ave. in Vinton.The even twill be help on May 24 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.Appointments are encouraged! Use the attached QR code orText the word LifeServe to 999777 orCall 800-287-4903 orVisit www. Benton County Public Health Clinic.
Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration Updated COVID19 Vaccine information: ● CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised. Individuals 65 years of age and older who have received a single dose of a bivalentvaccine may receive one additional dose at least four months following their initial bivalent dose.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Recap
Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt and I joined forces during the month of April to raise awareness for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. Together we promoted Iowa’s address confidentiality program, Safe at Home and resources available for survivors across the state.If you’re a victim seeking initial resources and next steps, contact the confidential Iowa Victim’s Call Center at 1-800-770-1650 or text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121 and a trained advocate will get in touch with you. SHIIP Clinic Schedule
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) a Medicare counseling service for Iowans is available at Virginia Gay Hospital, by appointment only.*Please call Barb at 319-472-6200 to schedule an appointment*.SHIIP Clinics: Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9a
Benton County Public Health Clinic Schedule
Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at the front entrance registration Updated COVID19 Vaccine information: ● CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised. Individuals 65 years of age and older who have received a single dose of a bivalentvaccine may receive one additional dose at least four months following their initial bivalent dose.
It's just a couple of beers
It’s just a few beers after work or a night out with friends. No big deal, right? What impact would it have on your friends and family if you didn’t make it back home?Even a little bit of alcohol can impact your reaction time. This chart from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows how just a little alcohol can impact your driving.A drink is defined as 12 ounces of 5% alcohol beer; five ounces of 12% alcohol wine; or one and a half ounces of 80-proof (40% alcohol) liquor. ROADSIDE CHAT - THAT'S NOT WHY IT'S CALLED A "HIGH" WAY. DRIVE SOBER
What do you think of when you hear the term “impaired driving?” For many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is drinking and then getting behind the wheel. But with more than 20 states around the country now legalizing recreational marijuana, driving high now frequently enters into the impaired driving discussion.The dangers of driving high versus driving drunk can invoke some intense responses, but most people will concede that any impairment can cause issues when you’re behind the wheel.
FREE Welcome to Medicare Seminar
There will be a FREE seminar entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic located at 504 North 9th Ave. in Vinton.Registration is required by April 20. Call 472-6230, seating is limited. Enter through the clinic entrance. Elevator is to the right. Go to Level 1.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Clinics
SHIIP Clinics: Monday, April 10th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 11th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 14th , 2023: 9am- 5pm Monday, April 17th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 18th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 21st , 2023: 9am- 5pm Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Friday, April 28th, 2023: 9am- 5pm Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP): Medicare counseling services for Iowans.