CDC panel opts against COVID shot prescription, but wants emphasis on risks

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
September 22, 2025 4:19 pm

The top vaccine advisory committee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to change long-standing recommendations around COVID-19 vaccine access for children and adults, though a proposal to require prescriptions for all individuals seeking the shot narrowly failed.

National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day September 19

SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
September 18, 2025 3:26 pm

September 19th is National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. This day is set aside to recognize the tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth.

Iowa Hospital and Education Research Foundation Assists Nursing Students

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 16, 2025 2:12 pm

The IHERF Health Care Careers Scholarship Program began in 2005. This program aims to fill Iowa health care positions of great need by offering significant financial support to students seeking health care education or training.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group seeks Community Support

BENTON CO. SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
September 11, 2025 4:24 pm

The Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition is forming a support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where no one has to walk this journey alone.

RFK Jr. lists 100+ recommendations to ‘Make America Healthy Again'

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
September 11, 2025 12:40 am

By Jennifer ShuttThe Trump administration released its strategy to Make America Healthy Again on Tuesday, which officials hope will reduce chronic diseases and align federal policy with their beliefs.

"Journey to Freedom," a 5-Week Online Healing Program

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2025 12:12 pm

 The Well Yoga Dubuque is proud to announce the official launch of Journey to Freedom, a 5-week online, self-paced program designed to help individuals release burdens, reconnect with themselves, and deepen their relationship with God.

September Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 10, 2025 1:31 am

Attached you will find your edition of the September 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Sleep for a Healthy LifeRecipe for Chicken Burrito BowlThe Big 9 AllergensBreaking Down Food Insecurity: What You Need to Know For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

VPL Memory Cafe 2nd and 4th Fridays

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2025 10:03 pm

Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join the VPL Memory Cafe. We enjoy coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.

BLOOD SUPPLY AT CRITICALLY LOW LEVELS HEADED INTO LABOR DAY WEEKEND

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 27, 2025 12:15 pm

Heading into a busy end-of-summer holiday weekend, the blood supply across LifeServe Blood Center’s service area has dropped to critically low levels — in some cases just a few days’ worth.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOLDS THE 2ND SEASON OF THE "WE GIVE BLOOD" CAMPAIGN

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 27, 2025 12:17 am

For the second year, LifeServe Blood Center is participating in The We Give Blood campaign, a partnership between Abbott and the Big Ten Conference.