Health And Fitness

Benton County SPC Offering hope and sending uplifting message

On Sunday, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition held an "Out of the Darkness Awareness Walk" at the Benton Community MS/HS Track Complex in Van Horne.The family-friendly event included snac...

Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Traveling Art Show and Panel Discussion

 UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services - Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of free community events at local libraries across Eastern I...

BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED AFTER LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

The community blood supply has been strained this summer and into the Labor Day holiday and is now critically low after the long weekend. LifeServe Blood Center is in critical need of all blood ty...

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, October 15th – December 7th

Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage.The Part D and Medicare Advantage plans ca...

September Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital

September needs you to donate blood! Virginia Gay Hospital and the Vinton Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 502 N. 9th Ave. in Vinton. Ap...

ISU studies Mosquitos and the diseases they carry

Despite a slow start following several dry years, mosquito populations in Iowa have ramped up this season, according to Ryan Smith, associate professor of plant pathology, entomology and microbiology ...

September Words on Wellness

Attached you will find your edition of the September 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:How’s Your Microbiome?Recipe for Pizza BoatsFood Bank vs Food PantryLet’s Play Pickleba...

Riverview Center Hosts the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team Conference

Riverview Center is hosting the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, IA. This event is ...

Backpack Safety is Important for Young Children

As we prepare for the new school year, backpack safety is crucial for our kids' developing bones and muscles. Let's keep our kids safe and healthy this school year!• Ensure your child's backpack is ...

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR Saturday, August 31

A SafeSitter Essentials with CPR class will be held on Saturday, August 31. The class is designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.&nbs...
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