Health And Fitness
Vinton Red Cross Community Blood Drive to be held at Vinton Skate Center 1/16/20
The Vinton Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday, January 16, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activities Center, 1703 C Ave. All donors will be automatically entered in a contest for a chance to win an exciting Super Bowl LIV getaway in Miami, Fl, for you and a guest. Appointments may be made by going online at RedCrossBlood.
Public Comment Period Begins for Iowa’s New Hemp Production Regulations
Comments can be submitted online until 4:30 p.m./CT on Jan. 22Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the open comment period for the state’s proposed hemp production regulations began Jan. 1. The public can visit rules.iowa.gov to read the proposed administrative rules that will regulate the planting, growing and harvesting of commercial hemp in Iowa.
WOW January Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the January 2020 WOW newsletter. This edition features:Be the Food Safety MVP on Super Bowl SundayRecipe for Baked Fish and ChipsThe Sunshine VitaminTry A New Winter Sport I wish a wonderful holiday season to everyone!Have a happy new year!
H.O.P.E. Suicide Prevention Training February 6
The event below will be held at the Benton County Service Center, 811 D Avenue, Vinton and is geared more toward providers.https://tinyurl.com/r4m8ku7
Virginia Gay Hospital receives smart socks from Knox Blocks Foundation
(Vinton, IA ) The Knox Blocks Foundation donated 20 Owlet Smart Socks to Virginia Gay Hospitals & Clinics. Knox Blocks board members, Peter Eikamp and Jessica Albertsen, presented their donation to Virginia Gay Hospital’s CEO Michelle Schoonover and clinical nurse manager, Tyler Henkle. The hospital plans to distribute them to families in need throughout the community. Take steps to a healthier lifestyle with Virginia Gay Weight Management Clinic
VINTON, IA, – With the year 2020 just around the corner, many will be considering what to do about New Year’s Resolutions. Be more organized. Make new friends. Be more positive. Take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. If the latter is on your list, Virginia Gay Hospital has a program that may be of help.VGH has been offering a medically supervised weight management program since the beginning of September 2019.
VGH Installs Innovative CT System From Canon Medical For High Image, Safer Exam
Aquilion
Prime SP Delivers Balance Between Image Quality and Lower Dose for
Wide Range of Patient Populations
VINTON,
IA – To make CT exams as safe and accurate as possible for
patients, Virginia Gay Hospital, in Vinton, Iowa, has installed the
AquilionTM Prime SP system from Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. The
Aquilion Prime SP features advanced imaging technology from Canon
Medical’s high-end CT systems, giving clinicians the right balance
between image quality and lower dose for every patient from pediatric
to bariatric. Area Grief Support Groups to begin in January
Two new grief support groups will be starting in Benton County. There will be a new monthly support group for all people experiencing grief caused by loss. The sessions are designed to help people move through or within their own grief journey.Participants will receive support and companionship.People that would like to socialize and eat before the meeting may arrive at 11:30 to purchase a meal.
5 TIPS FOR A SAFE HOLIDAY PARTY
By David Condry, Above The Influence CoalitionDuring the holidays, many people look forward to celebrating with their family and friends, and serving alcohol is often a part of that celebration. To ensure that everyone remains safe and enjoys their holiday gatherings, it is always important to take the extra time for necessary planning. Simply taking additional steps to be vigilant and responsible will ensure a positive experience for everyone this holiday season.
Family physician, Dr. Emily Guerber, joins Virginia Gay Hospital’s Vinton Family
Virginia Gay Hospital welcomes Dr. Emily Guerber to the
Vinton Family Medical Clinic. Dr. Guerber received her M.D. from the University
of Minnesota and completed a residency at the Mayo program in LaCrosse,
Wisconsin. She is the fifth physician now practicing at Virginia Gay’s Vinton
clinic. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Dr.