Health And Fitness
ISU & Farm Foundation offer Wellness Resources for Benton Co. Farm Families
Pre-paid, ongoing wellness coaching and counseling services are now available to Benton County farm families. Families can get confidential support for a variety of life events via phone, text, live chat, video or app—in addition to existing sources of 24/7 help. Coaching and counseling will be provided through Personal Assistance Services (PAS), which has been engaged to deliverits wide range of services directly to Iowa farm families.
COVID Numbers 12/10/20
Region 6: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Howard, Jones, Linn, and Winneshiek.11/5 11/10 12/10 804 1073 1835 Positive cases since March, Benton Co.
PRZ/Peer Support Recovery Calendar of Events
Peer Support Recovery Vinton or PRZ is located at 811 D Ave. in the Access Center and will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Who we help: Anyone 18 years or older who are in mourning, isolated, depressed, lonely, manic, anxious, angry or anything else.PRZ is a place for adults living with mental illness. Simply put, this is a fun and safe place to come and socialize with but also gain support from peers.
Free Resilience Program Helping Iowa Families Manage Stress
Developed in response to a recent Iowa parent survey conducted by the nonprofit Worldmaker International, the organization is providing free resilience education this month to Eastern Iowa families. The Pandemic Parenting project is funded by a 2020 CARES Act grant. According to the more than 580 parent survey responses, parents reported that their top challenges are supporting their child’s social and emotional well-being, dealing with changes in schooling, and managing their child’s screen time.
LIVE HEALTHY IOWA OPENS REGISTRATION FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE
Live Healthy Iowa's 10 Week Wellness Challenge, proudly sponsored by Iowa Food & Family Project, has opened registration for its 20th year. The Challenge, slated for January 11-March 19, 2021, encourages Iowans to make healthy choices through a fun, friendly competition. The challenge is simple and affordable at just $22 per participant. Over the course of 10 weeks, teams (2-10 people) track activity minutes and/or weight loss through Live Healthy Iowa's website or mobile app.
The Gift of Blood Saves or Sustained 72 Lives
Mark your calendar for the next blood drive on January 16th, watch for details!Thank you for being a contributor in your community!Whether you had a successful donation or not, your efforts to stop and donate blood did not go unnoticed. Your blood went through 15 different tests today, and tomorrow it will be on its way to hospital patients in need. December Words on Wellness Newsletter
Click here to find your edition of the December 2020 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Pulse Flours: A Healthy Baking Alternative· Recipe for Slow Cooker Lentils· Please Pass the Potatoes· Home Gym Ideas Stay well! For resources to use during the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit our Finding Answers Now page.
Rural Health Day November 19
Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why approximately 57 million people – one in five Americans – call them home. These rural communities also have unique healthcare needs. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural”, bringing to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face and showcasing the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges.
COVID Recovery Iowa Encourages Social Connections to Cope with Holiday Isolation
Eight months into the pandemic, COVID Recovery Iowa continues to respond to the mental health needs of Iowans across the state. "As it gets colder, as the days get shorter, and people aren't able to get outside as much or gather with their families like they have before, we are concerned that isolation during the holidays and winter could increase with all the stress people are experiencing due to the pandemic," says Karen Hyatt, Emergency Mental Health Specialist.