Health And Fitness

The Vinton Public Library has partnered with Virginia Gay Hospital and Benton County Public Health to provide a display of mental health resources for individuals in our community. Feel free to stop in and check out the selection and if you need help to locate more resources, feel free to ask one of the librarians for assistance in locating th

Hawkeye Community College will host the Cedar Valley Respiratory Care Seminar on Thursday, June 8, from 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Buchanan Hall on the Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, 1501 E. Orange Road, Waterloo, Iowa.The seminar is designed to update respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals on the latest care that impacts patients with cardiopulmonary disease.

Benton County Public Health ClinicVirginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration  COVID19 Vaccine Clinics: Monday, May 15th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Wednesday, May 17th,

Attached you will find your edition of the May 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:·    Diet and Inflammation·    Recipe for Easy Roasted Veggies·    Plan Your Move·    Wireless EBT Project Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration  COVID19 Vaccine Clinics:  Tuesday, May 9th 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Wednesday, May 10th 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna Thu

Fresh Conversations this month will deal with finding joy in exercise, ways to adapt physical activity to meet your needs and there will be  mango salsa for the sampling.Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. The program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well! Fresh Conversations is also an opportunity to connect with other adults for a friendly group discussion!The event will take place Monday, May 22, at 12:30 p.

Please note the meetings will be on Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays!

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.

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.

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.