Health And Fitness
North Benton Ambulance receives 2 ventilators from State's Stockpile
BY: JARED STRONGIowa spent $10.3 million acquiring 500 ventilators before the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic when hospitalizations and deaths peaked late last year, but just nine of the...
Iowa tests thousands of backlogged sexual assault evidence kits
By Katie AkinIowa has cleared a backlog of thousands of sexual assault evidence kits, the Attorney General’s Office reported Tuesday, resulting in nearly 300 DNA matches and four criminal cases.The ...
December Words on Wellness
Please find the December 2021 edition of the Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features:· Eat Protein for Good Health· Recipe for Quick Tu...
Food Safety Tips During the Holidays
Below are tips for food safety for the holidays including tips on cooking, storing, and handling foods. Some consumers are more at risk from foodborne illness and taking proper safeguards can prevent ...
December Nutrition Education with Seniors News
Below you will find the December NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:· How to Meet Your Age-Related Nutrition Needs· Corn and Rice Cereal· ...
Recall Notice: Odor Eaters Stink Stoppers Spray
Odor Eaters Stink Stoppers Spray (4 oz.can) UPC 041388006499.Lot Numbers: 041901 041902 041903 041904 041905 051901 No expiration dateReason: benzene contamination...
Benton County Public Health Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonVaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhen: Monday November 29th 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmWednesday December 1st 5:30pm-9:00pmThursday December 2nd 5:30pm-9:00pmSatu...
Moderna and Janssen Vaccine Clinic Sunday & Monday
Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonVaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhen: Sunday, November 21st 9:00am-1:00pm Monday, November 22nd 9:00am-1:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Second dos...
Vinton Lutheran Home Outpatient Therapy/Millennium Therapy guest at Lions Club
Vinton Lions Club hosted Justin Ealy and Theresa Fangman, OTA/L, CLT, sharing information on Vinton Lutheran Home Outpatient Therapy/Millennium Therapy. They offer a wide range of services and open fo... Family Nurse Practioner for Behavior Health speaks to area Kiwanis
Samantha Jirak, is a Family Nurse Practioner for Behavior Health at Vinton Family Medical Clinic. She addressed the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. Starting her job three years ago and hired by th...