IDPH Seeks Public Input on Newborn Disorders

VINTON TODAY
February 1, 2018 12:00 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recruiting individuals interested in issues related to newborn screening for inherited conditions. The project coordinated through the IDPH Center for Congenital and Inherited Disorders will bring together a diverse and representative group of Iowans for a weekend to help determine future policy for the state's newborn screening program.

IDPH Says Norovirus Behind Several Outbreaks

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2018 12:00 am

Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received numerous reports of diarrhea and vomiting outbreaks caused by norovirus.

'Beat Cancer:' Vikettes continue Pink Night tradition on basketball court

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2018 12:00 am

Vikettes Denise Perez, left and Lycy Howes-Vonstein escort survivor Erma Neve during Pink Night. The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team continued its tradition of honoring breast cancer survivors on Friday, with its annual Pink Night.

Virginia Gay Home Health says "Thanks!"

VINTON TODAY
January 5, 2018 12:00 am

The Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is extending their gratitude and appreciation to everyone for the success of their 4th Annual "Angel Tree".

Conquering Diabetes Family Style

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2018 12:00 am

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Become a Hero in 2018

VINTON TODAY
January 3, 2018 12:00 am

LifeServe Blood Center is urging blood donors to realize their hero potential and make 2018 a lifesaving year! One hour of your time is enough to make a lifesaving blood donation, which has the power to save three local hospital patients! Thanks to LifeServe blood donors, 450,000 local lives were saved or sustained in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota last year.

Benton County joins dozens of others in federal lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

VINTON TODAY
January 3, 2018 12:00 am

By Dean Close, Editor Benton County has joined nearly 1/3 of other Iowa counties, as well as dozens of other counties in Iowa and Illinois, in joining one of the latest of many federal lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, seeking compensation for funds the counties have spent because of opioid addiction and abuse issues.

January WOW Newsletter

VINTON TODAY
January 1, 2018 12:00 am

You will find this edition of the January WOW newsletter below: ·Unlock the Full Nutritional Benefits of Veggies ·Recipe for Homemade Salad Dres

Weeknight Wonders

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2017 12:00 am

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December WOW Newsletter features tips to stay active in Wintertime

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2017 12:00 am

TheDecember 2017 WOWnewslette features: ·What is "˜clean' labeling? ·Recipe for It's a Meal Strata ·Not Always the Last Thing