Health And Fitness
State of Iowa receives USDA approval to align Healthy SNAP, SUN Bucks in 2026
Governor Reynolds and Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the state will participate in the federal SUN Bucks program (also known as Summer EBT) beginning in 2026 after being notified...
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana
By:Jacob FischlerPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, which Trump said reflected the drug’s potential medical benefits while discour...
Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrates Amanda Lovell’s NCLEX Success
Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce that Amanda Lovell, a valued team member in VG Nursing & Rehab, has successfully passed the NCLEX examination and is now a Regis... Navigating Grief and Loss with Cedar Valley Hospice
SAVE LIVES DURING NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH
Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor Month and saving lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion.Those life-saving procedures would not be possi...
Crisis Response K9 Provides Support to VGH Staff Following Difficult Trauma
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) recently welcomed Shakespear, a Crisis Response K9 trained through Crisis Canines of the Midlands, to support hospital staff during a trauma debriefing following a challe... Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Words on Wellness Newsletter – December 2025
Attached you will find your edition of the December 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This month’s topics include:Keeping Holiday Leftovers SafeRecipe for Pumpkin Apple CakeStay Active wit...
Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Join us at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 9, at 6-7:00 p.m. The holidays can be a challenging time for grievers. Join Laura Yeats, grief team lead at Cedar Valley Hospice, for the "Nav... FDA to remove black box warning from hormone replacement therapy drugs
By Jennifer ShuttThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the...