Below you will find your edition of the January 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Potato 101 ·    Recipe for Loaded Potato Soup ·    Food Safety Mythbusters ·    Encouragement Goes Far For a full list of ISU Extension & Outreach Human Sciences events, visit https://www.

Every day we see the love of our community as we support those in need. As we celebrate the holidays, we appreciate all the gifts that you have given throughout the year.

1. Join our Beds for Babies campaign by making a donation to support purchase of new cribs, car seats, high chairs and rockers for our babies and their Moms.

Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonVaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhen: Monday December 13th 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmWednesday December 15th 5:30pm-9:00pmThursday December 16th 12:00pm-4:00pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmFriday December 17th 8:30am-11:00amSunday December 19th 9:30am-1:00pmMonday December 20th 9:30am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmTuesday December 21st 1:00pm-3:00pmWednesday December 22nd 10:00am-12:00pmMonday December 27th 5:30pm-9:00pmTuesday December 28th 1:00pm-4:00pmWednesday December 29th 5:30-9:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: Free, no appointment neededNote: Second dose of Moderna will be due 28 days after first dose.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab and administered together) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in certain adults and pediatric individuals (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms [about 88 pounds]).

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 breathing apparatuses were distributed to hospitals at that time.

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.

Please find the December 2021 edition of the Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features: ·    Eat Protein for Good

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 illnesses and make holidays a little less stressful.

Below you will find the December NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features: ·          How to Meet Your Age-Relat