Health And Fitness
Latest News and Events from Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab
Catch up on recent events at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab by downloading the Spring Edition of their newsletter, "Nursing & Rehab Anchor". In this issue, you'll learn mo...
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet May 9th
Breast Cancer Survivors We will meet Monday, May 9th at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Reservations not ...
If you have chronic pain think about this
Pain is real but your mind amplifies what the body feels, especially at night when it's quiet. Paradoxically, a quieter mind might just be what you need to help alleviate pain.
As you feel ... Health Careers class plans Red Cross blood drive Friday at VSHS
Vinton-Shellsburg's Health Careers class is hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Friday April 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auxiliary gym. If the class reaches its goal for units of blood it w...
Specialty health care available at Virginia Gay Hospital
If you're facing the time and expense of traveling for specialty care, remember, you can access specialists at Virginia Gay in Vinton. Specialists available through Virginia Gay include c... Pain clinic available at Virginia Gay for those suffering from chronic pain
If you are one of the 100 million Americans experiencing chronic pain, you're not alone and there are treatments available that go well beyond pain pills. Welcome to Keith Barnhill and the Virg... Benton-Iowa Decat (BID) recognizes everyday actions that create great childhoods
Abuse Prevention Month celebrates the role everyone plays in strengthening families and communities.
This April, BID and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa are joining communities across the nation in c...
Words on Wellness, May Edition
The May edition of the Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter features:
· Gardening: Top 10 Vegetables to Grow and Eat for Health
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Community discussion on drugs, underage drinking set for April 25
The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition is inviting community members to discuss drug use and underage drinking with law enforcement and substance abuse professionals.
The discussion w...
April WOW Newsletter
The April WOW newsletter which highlights legumes and pulses, a recipe for lentil tacos, food safety protection in Iowa, and how to overcome the top barrier for engaging in physical activity, can b...