June Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 7, 2023 12:00 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the June 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Get Fired Up! Grill What’s in Season ·    Recipe for Grilled Vegetable Packets ·    Three Simple Rules for Outdoor Meals ·    Double Up on Food Bucks Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Belle Plaine Specialty Care receives national Commitment to Quality Bronze Award

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2023 12:16 pm

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.

Vigilance is Key to Preventing Tick Bites

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 6, 2023 12:04 pm

Entomologist discusses strategies for avoiding ticks and the diseases they spreadTicks, and the pathogens they carry, can pose a serious risk to human health.

New law makes Iowa 38th state to regulate midwives

VINTON TODAY
June 5, 2023 11:45 am

On June 1, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the signing of HF 265 to license certified professional midwives in Iowa. Thirty-seven other states and the District of Columbia currently regulate the practice of midwifery, making Iowa the 38th state.

Benton County Public Health Clinic Vaccine Schedule

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 5, 2023 11:45 am

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration    COVID19 Vaccine Cl

Hawkeye Community College to Host Health Careers Open House June 14

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 1, 2023 12:28 pm

Hawkeye Community College will host a Health Careers Open House on Wednesday, June 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Tama Hall on Hawkeye’s Main Campus, 1501 E.

Free "Welcome to Medicare" Seminar 7/29/23

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 1, 2023 12:26 pm

A "Welcome to Medicare" FREE Seminar will be held at the following time and location.Date: Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Time: 9 am-11 amLocation:Vinton Family Medical Clinic 504 North 9th Ave Vinton, Iowa 52349 Registration is required.

Benton County Public Health Clinic Schedule

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 31, 2023 9:35 am

Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration    COVID19 Vaccine Clinics:  Wednesday, May 31st  , 20

Virginia Gay Hospital helps community members stay sun safe this summer!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 30, 2023 11:48 am

The Iowa Cancer Consortium, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, will distribute over 80 gallons of sunscreen through its Sun-Safety Community Project this summer.

Three Iowa Lakes have Swimming Warnings

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
May 30, 2023 5:28 am

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued swimming warnings for three state parks in its first beach report of the year.Due to the high bacteria levels, the department does not recommend swimming in the following lakes: Union Grove State Park in Tama CountyLake Keomah State Park in Mahaska CountySouth Lake of Pine Lake State Park in Hardin County.