Health And Fitness
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 ...
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...
We need your help!
Here is a direct link to schedule an appointment!In partnership with the state’s public health department, LifeServe Blood Center is assisting in the fight against COVID-19 by testing blood donation... Winter Sport Participation Suggestions
Click to view healthy suggestions for participating in Winter Sports provided by Virginia Gay Hospital....
A Message from VGH asking community for help to stop the spread
A Memo to Benton County Residents: Many hospitals in our region are operating at capacity or like Virginia Gay Hospital, near capacity with increasing numbers of patients in ER and all of our cli...
Benton County COVID numbers rising
As of Thursday evening, Benton County COVID cases have skyrocketed to a whopping 840 cases. According to the State COVID website, there are 38 cases at the VInton Lutheran Home and 4 cases in Keystone...
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive. It’s important that eligible community members continue to give blood regula...
Recovered COVID Patients please consider being a blood donor on 11/24/2020
Join us at an upcoming blood drive in your area! Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community11/24/2020 (01:45 pm - 05:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital - CafeteriaVinton, IA 52349 Than...
November WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the November 2020 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Sweet Potatoes: Not Just Thanksgiving· &nb...
DEA to Hold 19th Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 24
U.S. Attorney Peter Deegan wants to ensure that everyone knows how to rid their homes of unused and unwanted medications. The Dru...