Reach Out and Read: Refit group donates $511 to VGH clinic book program

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2017 12:00 am

Teresa Erger and Refit members presented the VGH Foundation's Robin Martin and Don Eells a $511 check for the Reach Out and Read program at VGH clinics.

Kameron Strong: Racing, wrestling communities rally around boy facing cancer

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2017 12:00 am

Kameron Roberts passed out trophies at the Independence races, and the driver gave Kameron this trophy. The family of Kameron Roberts is already feeling the support from friends, family and the area racing and wrestling communities, just days after his cancer diagnosis.

Samantha Frost joins Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2017 12:00 am

Samantha Frost, PA-C Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics newest Physician Assistant, Samantha Frost, knows a lot about small town living. She grew up in Gilbertville, Iowa, where her dad runs the Gilbertville Locker.

Kirkwood Event Focuses on Addiction, Concussions, Telemedicine and Vision Therapy

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2017 12:00 am

Kirkwood Community College's Health 411: A Conference for Health Professionals will take place Friday, August 4. The one-day event will focus on addiction, concussions, telemedicine and vision therapy.

First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Season is Confirmed in Iowa

VINTON TODAY
July 20, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Department of Public Health received notice today of the following announcement from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).

August WOW Newsletter

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2017 12:00 am

By Rachel Wall The August WOW newsletter edition features: ·Do You Have an App for That? ·Fruit Pizza Recipe ·Food Safety Tips for Young Chi

Riege shares concerns about impact of Medicaid cuts

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2017 12:00 am

By Mike Riege, VGH Virginia Gay Hospital operates solely on payments for the medical services we provide. Because we receive no tax subsidy from local or county government, I want to know who is going to care for our elderly if half or more of the funding for nursing home and home health services disappears as a result of proposed cuts to Medicaid in the health care bill currently under consideration in Congress.

The dentist, the dancer: Sara Stuefen shares her love of ballet

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2017 12:00 am

Sara Stuefen, left, joins others from the Pointe School of Dance Adult Ballet troupe in the recital in C.R. last week. Dr. Stuefen, left, and some of her dance team members prepare for their recital.

A Recipe for Success: Sara Wattnem's initiative & drive for patient satisfaction have truly made her an All-Star

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2017 12:00 am

By Virginia Gay Hospital How can the same ingredients, the same kitchen, and the same employees come together to make better food? Sara Wattnem credits Virginia Gay's commitment to hiring her full-time.

Area health officials issue reminder of danger of ticks

VINTON TODAY
May 23, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Department ofPublicHealth are recommending increased vigilance against tick bites. The IowaDepartment of Public Health has issued new alerts for tick-borne diseases in Iowa as a result of increases in tick-related disease transmission.