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It"™s Purse-A-Palooza time at the VFMC

[et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] Bidding has started for the Third Annual Purse-A-Palooza at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

By Jennifer Husman, ACPS I know this subject personally all too well. My son is in treatment right now for a substance use disorder. Since he was diagnosed with bi-polar depression 6 years ago around his 20th birthday, he hasbeen in and out of treatment facilities several times to treat both disorders.

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 they leave the hospital if they are outpatient or inpatient.

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 Month, an initiative undertaken by the Mental Health America organization to educate on and highlight the issue of mental health challenges.

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 S

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 understanding of the importance of early intervention, teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.

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 negative effects.

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 it has started popping up in local stores.

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 National Drug Take Back Initiative is coming up Saturday, April 29, 2017.