Health And Fitness
New Notice Explains Medicare Outpatient Observation Coverage
The Iowa Insurance Division's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is letting Iowans know about a new Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) which informs patients before th...
May recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month
By Jeffrey Meyers, CPS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental health awareness should also highlight link to substance abuse
Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Mon...
May WOW newsletter
Attached you will find the May WOW newsletter.
This edition features:
· What to Eat? Snack Attack!
· Recipe for After School Hummus
· Food Safety: It's in Your Hands
· "Exercise is ...
Adverse Childhood Experience training seminar planned in Vinton
ACE Interface Training
May 31, 9am - 4:30pm
Revolution Community Building at 417 1st Ave in Vinton
An ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on ...
Youth mental health first aid training set for April 25-26
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds u...
Reducing the risks of Alcohol
Alcohol related problems negatively impact families, schools, businesses and the community as a whole. Alcohol is the most abused substance in Iowa, but is often used with other drugs, increasing the ...
Basic Truths with Kratom
Kratom is derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia. Although this substance is currently banned in several countries from that region, it has brought about much discussion lately because...
Include disposal of old prescription drugs in spring cleaning
By: Kelly Schmidt,Certified Prevention Specialist, ASAC
It's Spring Cleaning time! Time to get rid of those expired and/or unused medications. Ever wonder what to do with them? The annual Nati...
See FOTSI at the 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Virginia Gay Hospital!
By Peyton Frank
Owing a pet doesn't just mean extra chores and nighttime snuggles; they can help improve our health. What are the benefits? Find out those, and more, at Friends of the Shelter&...
Red Cross Blood Drive set for March 31, at VSHS
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School will be the site of a Red Cross Blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31.
While walk-ins are welcome, student organizers encourage participants to sig...