Health And Fitness

Iowa Health and Human Services Share a Snapshot of Benton County

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - March 13th, 2025 3:13 pm

A report from Iowa's Health and Human Services, released a snapshot of the county. Currently, the county is home to 25,796 residents out of Iowa's population of.3,207,004.The life expectancy of Benton...

Bill would require manufacturers to waive immunity for vaccines in Iowa

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - March 6th, 2025 10:31 am

By Robin OpsahlAn Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday that would prohibit vaccines from being distributed and administered in Iowa unless the vaccine manufacturer waives legal immunities...

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WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS LOCAL BLOOD SUPPLY

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - March 5th, 2025 11:56 am

Extreme winter weather has caused widespread disruptions across the Midwest, resulting in canceled blood drives and closures of LifeServe Blood Center Donor Centers across Iowa, South Dakota...

Benton County Hosts 10th Annual Health & Wellness Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - March 5th, 2025 10:47 am

The Benton County Community Health and Wellness Fair returned for its 10th year on Saturday, transforming Vinton-Shellsburg High School's gym into a hub of health resources and community support. The ...

Bill proposes funding for free tampons, pads in school restrooms

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - March 4th, 2025 10:35 pm

By Robin OpsahlA House Education subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill Monday to require school districts provide free feminine hygiene products, like tampons and menstrual pads, in school restroom...

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