LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOSTS FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION BLOOD DRIVES

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
April 24, 2025 5:51 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to show their support for local firefighters this May in conjunction with International Firefighters’ Day observed annually on May 4th.

Lifeserve Blood Center Encourages Donors to Give the Gift of Life at VGH

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
April 23, 2025 12:40 pm

Donating blood isn’t just about saving lives, it’s also about improving yours. By giving the gift of life, you can enjoy a range of personal health benefits (reduced risk of heart disease, improved blood flow, enhanced red blood cell production and a mini health screening).

Iowa House passes bill to establish state psilocybin program

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 22, 2025 1:46 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed legislation Monday to legalize the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” for psychiatric treatment through a state program.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOSTS FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION BLOOD DRIVES

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
April 13, 2025 2:12 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to show their support for local firefighters this May in conjunction with International Firefighters’ Day observed annually on May 4th.

What is a Memory Cafe? - 2nd & 4th Friday

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 8, 2025 12:10 pm

A Memory Cafe is a casual gathering of library staff, volunteers and individuals living with dementia and their care givers. There is coffee, fresh baked cookies, activities and conversation.

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda April 7, 2025

BENTON CO. SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
April 7, 2025 11:32 am

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda Date: April 7, 2025 Time: 1800 Location: VIRTUAL ONLY Zoom Invitation https://us06web.

April 2025 Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 1, 2025 1:07 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the April 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter. This edition features:Try a Vegetable Dip!Recipe for Vegetable DipMove More MonthParkinson’s Disease Awareness Check out upcoming health and human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER INVITES YOU TO HELP SAVE YOUR NEIGHBORS IN BENTON COUNTY

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
March 28, 2025 10:34 am

LifeServe Blood Center and Virginia Gay Hospital continue to celebrate their partnership. LifeServe, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to patients who entrust their care to Virginia Gay Hospital.

House passes bill requiring 80% of UI medical students have Iowa roots

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 17, 2025 11:03 am

By Robin OpsahlHouse lawmakers passed a measure 67-28 Wednesday to require at least 80% of students admitted to the University of Iowa’s medical and dentistry colleges to be Iowa residents or people enrolled at Iowa colleges.

Iowa Health and Human Services Share a Snapshot of Benton County

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
March 13, 2025 3:13 pm

A report from Iowa's Health and Human Services, released a snapshot of the county. Currently, the county is home to 25,796 residents out of Iowa's population of.