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

Dr. Thomas Viner and staff members at VGH 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

chronic pain is one of the most common ailments of Americans 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 &mi...

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...