Substance Abuse Impacts Heart Health February is Heart Health Month

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2017 12:00 am

With Valentine's Day in sight, it's not unusual to see a lot of red in February, often in conjunction with heart designs. This is especially fitting as, in addition to hosting the Valentine's Day holiday, February is also designated as American Heart Month.

Live with Purpose

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2017 12:00 am

Being physically fit, eating nutritious foods and getting enough rest are important, but not enough to make people truly satisfied with life. Purpose is the number one factor in living a fulfilled life, says Kristi Cooper, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday January 23

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 23, at the Vinton Skate and Activities Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Blood supplies are low now, so please consider giving this gift of life.

Be a Quitter in 2017

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2017 12:00 am

David Condry, Above The Influence Coalition At the beginning of every year, people all over the world make commitments on how this next year will be different.

Keystone Blood Drive set for Feb. 6

VINTON TODAY
January 18, 2017 12:00 am

90% of the population will experience a need for blood at some point during their lives. Whether it's a trauma victim, surgery patient, cancer fighter, premature baby or mother in distress after delivery, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds.

Community Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital

VINTON TODAY
January 13, 2017 12:00 am

Thank you to all the Lifesavers in our community! You really make a difference. Virginia Gay Hospital partners with LifeServe Blood Center to organize community blood drives.

Help Fight Breast Cancer!

VINTON TODAY
January 13, 2017 12:00 am

Order your t-shirt to proudly wear at the Friday, January 27th home basketball game against Independence. All profits to be donated to benefit Gifts of Hope at Virginia Gay Hospital.

February WOW Newsletter

VINTON TODAY
January 12, 2017 12:00 am

By Rachel Wall Title: Build a Better Bowl "Meals in a bowl" are a popular trend in the food world providing both sweet and savory options.

ONE HOUR OF TIME CAN CHANGE LIVES

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2017 12:00 am

By:Danielle West, Life Serve It only takes one hour for LifeServe Blood Center blood donors to save the lives of three people in their community. Donating blood is the fastest way to make a huge impact in others' lives - a whole blood donation takes just 45-60 minutes.

ASAC launches campaign to raise awareness of help for substance use disorders

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2017 12:00 am

The Area Substance Abuse Council this week launched a public awareness campaign aimed at those who know someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder.