Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, October 15th – December 7th

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 3, 2024 11:47 am

Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage.

September Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 3, 2024 11:46 am

September needs you to donate blood! Virginia Gay Hospital and the Vinton Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.

ISU studies Mosquitos and the diseases they carry

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
September 1, 2024 11:26 pm

Despite a slow start following several dry years, mosquito populations in Iowa have ramped up this season, according to Ryan Smith, associate professor of plant pathology, entomology and microbiology at Iowa State University.

September Words on Wellness

IA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & OUTREACH
August 29, 2024 11:45 am

Attached you will find your edition of the September 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:How’s Your Microbiome?Recipe for Pizza BoatsFood Bank vs Food PantryLet’s Play Pickleball Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Riverview Center Hosts the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team Conference

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2024 9:27 am

Riverview Center is hosting the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, IA.

Backpack Safety is Important for Young Children

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 23, 2024 6:12 pm

As we prepare for the new school year, backpack safety is crucial for our kids' developing bones and muscles. Let's keep our kids safe and healthy this school year!• Ensure your child's backpack is no more than 10-15% of their body weight.

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR Saturday, August 31

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 22, 2024 8:28 pm

A SafeSitter Essentials with CPR class will be held on Saturday, August 31. The class is designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

State lifts prescription requirement for wheelchair repair through Medicaid

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 15, 2024 8:07 pm

By Robin OpsahlIowans using wheelchairs through the state Medicaid program will no longer need a prescription and in-person doctor visit to get their wheelchairs repaired after a policy change by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

NOTICE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
August 14, 2024 2:08 pm

The Benton County Opioid Taskforce will be accepting proposals for projects eligible for grant funding under the 2022 National Opioid Settlement. A meeting to be held and discuss on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.

Iowa's Behavioral Health Services System Combined

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
August 1, 2024 11:54 am

On May 15, 2024,  House File 2673  was signed into law. Under this legislation, Iowa will:  Combine the work and funding for mental health and addictive disorders into a Behavioral Health Service System, guided by a statewide plan, focused on ensuring equitable access to prevention, treatment, recovery, and crisis services.