Health And Fitness

A Caregiver Wellness Day will be held on November 4th, 2024. This is an annual event put on by the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. The event covers seven counties in Iowa including Benton. The event will be held at the Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids and is a free event for any family caregiver. There will be 35+ vendors for participants to visit with throughout the day, along with guest speakers.

Two Classes are being offered concerning ICISFs Suicide Awareness and De-Escalation Skills course over a day in a half on September 25 & 26 for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.When: September 25 (8:00 - 5:00) and 26 (8:00 - 1:00)Where: Van Horne, IA Community CenterCost $175-Must register for both coursesMust Register by September 11 end of dayDE-ESCALATION SKILLS FOR THE FRONTLINE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TRAINING OPPORTUNITYA psychological crisis, by definition, is someone who is unbalanced because their coping skills have been overwhelmed.

To donate blood, simple go to the Clinic Conference Room at Virginia Gay Hospital on Tuesday, July 30th 11:45 am - 03:30 pm 502 N 9th Ave Vinton.TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A POSITIVE DONATION: We want you to feel great after you’ve donated. Prior to your donation: Drink plenty of fluids the night before and leading up to your donation - hydration is key to a positive experience.

STOP THE BLEEDFree Training OpportunityOpen to the PublicUncontrolled massive hemorrhage can result in death in less than two minutes. Learn how to control massive hemorrhage on anyone from Critical Care and Certified Tactical Paramedic and Tactical Medicine InstructorBraxton Morrison locally and for FREE.When: August 6, 1:00 pmWhere: Izaak WaltonMax participants 30.

Attached you will find your edition of the July 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Nutrition on the TrailsRecipe for Take-along Trail MixUsing and Calibrating Food ThermometersTips to Eliminate Food Waste Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/events

Event InformationVPL Memory CafeIndividuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our newly formed Memory Cafe. We will serve coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room. We will provide dementia-friendly activities and conversation starters.When?Friday, Jul 12, 2024, 10:00 AMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public

Effective May 1, 2024, Dr. Meeker has successfully transitioned his practice to a reduced schedule of 28 hours per week. This transition, meticulously planned over the past year, aims to optimize his availability and focus in various healthcare settings. Despite several unplanned events necessitating clarification, Dr. Meeker remains committed to providing exceptional care across multiple facilities.

LifeServe Blood Center is partnering with local first responders across its service region for this year’s Battle of the Badges blood drive promotion, happening Monday, July 1-Saturday, July 6 (closed Thursday, July 4 for the holiday). Eligible blood donors can schedule an appointment at some of LifeServe’s Donor Centers and participating mobile blood drives, while voting for their favorite first responder group.

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Agenda Date: July 1, 2024 Time: 1800 Location: Van Horne Community Center Zoom Invitation https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84766935692?pwd=eERnbjZ3Qkd3eXVlWXpueVdPWFN5QT09 • *Introductions • *This is a safe place to be open and vulnerable if you wish • *Please refer emails/names of people who should be here to the SPC email • *Updates from individuals and/or organizations Review of Notes: Discussion: Review of Treasurer's Report: Balance: Discussion: Subcommittee Reports (if available) o Youth-Cortney/Calli o Planning-Julie/Skye/Jen o Elderly-Jean o Agriculture-Greg o Suicide prevention/awareness walk-Grace o MARCOMM-Tyler/Lisa ▪ Website (if applicable) Old Business: • Suicide loss support group update o Shanna from Foundation 2 joining us o To do this week need two volunteers willing to be the facilitators consistently • Apparel o This was disappointing.

Iowa joins a list of several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products purchased through a retail store in eastern Iowa.Earlier this month, the FDA issued a warning to consumers about these products:Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies, and should discard them.