Splashpad and pool safety

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 11, 2023 10:22 pm

Splashpad safetySplashpads are a great way for young children to enjoy the water while reducing the risk of drowning. However, despite not collecting water in the play area as a pool would, splashpads are capable of spreading germs.

Tickborne diseases and prevention

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 10, 2023 12:09 pm

Tickborne diseases in IowaTick bites can transmit several diseases, including the bacterial infection Lyme disease, the most commonlyreported tickborne disease in Iowa.

July Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 10, 2023 11:54 am

Below you will find the July 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Produce Basics ·    Recipe for Summer Bounty Salad ·    How to Create a Container Garden ·    Journey with Mindfulness Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Fresh Conversations at 4th St. Diner Monday, July 24

4TH ST. DINER
July 7, 2023 11:46 am

This Month's ConversationsWho is on my diabetes care team? What are the risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes? Try Tabbouleh! How to join: This Month's Conversations Fresh Conversations is funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

PC Specialty Care Recognized with 2023 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2023 11:46 am

La Porte City Specialty Care has been recognized as a 2023 Silver — Achievement in Quality award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

La Porte City Specialty Care Receives 2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care

IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
July 3, 2023 4:08 pm

La Porte City Specialty Care, a member of Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), has received the Governor's Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities for 2023.

Public Health will now be located at the Rural Access Center

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 30, 2023 4:20 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital has proudly served Benton County Public Health needs for the last 28 years. As we transition Public Health to a County based department, we would like to welcome our new Public Health Administrator Grace Petrzelka! Benton County Public Health will now be located at The Rural Access Hub, 811 D Ave.

Blood Drive at VGH Tuesday, July 25

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 29, 2023 11:56 am

There will be a blood drive in the VGH Conference Room on Tuesday, July 25. The event will take place from 12:30-4:30 p.m.To set up your appointment you can call 800-287-4903 or go to www.

July Calendar for Peer Recovery Zone-Vinton

PEER RECOVERY ZONE
June 29, 2023 11:45 am

COVID19 vaccine clinics 6/26-6/30

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 26, 2023 11:07 am

 Benton County Public Health Clinic located at Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton COVID19 vaccine clinic hours are below. Go tp the check-in at the front entrance for registration.