Advice for handling holiday stress

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2016 12:00 am

The upcoming season is notorious for being the most wonderful time of the year. However, remember that this is not true for all of us, as stress can take away the joy of the season.

Breast Cancer Survivors meeting Dec. 12

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2016 12:00 am

By Janet Woodhouse Breast Cancer Survivors will meet for their annual holiday party Monday, December 12 at 5:30 in the dining room of Windsor Manor.

Don't Make This the Season of Impaired Driving

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2016 12:00 am

By Jeffrey Meyers December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month For many people, the holiday season marks their favorite time of year. Holidays mean more time with family and friends, and a new year to look forward to full of goals and plans.

Politics may not be the only thing spoiling appetites this Thanksgiving

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2016 12:00 am

By Virginia Gay Hospital Next week, thousands of homes will fill with the delicious aromas of Thanksgiving dinner. Melissa Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Home and Public Health at Virginia Gay Hospital, reminds everyone to take special care when preparing food for Thanksgiving.

Virginia Gay Hospital partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2016 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab is joining the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

2016 December Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2016 12:00 am

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Healthy Gifts from the Heart Giving gifts of homemade cookies, cakes, and candies is a happy holiday tradition.

2016 Tree Walk: VGH employees honor late father with Cubs-theme tree

VINTON TODAY
November 13, 2016 12:00 am

This Chicago Cubs-themed Tree in the VGH Tree Walk is a tribute to the late Jaron Sweet, a lifelong Cubs fan who died in 2013. Along the rows of head-turning Christmas trees, wreaths and decorations on display and available for bidding, is one that is especially sure to turn heads, especially this year.

Blood Drive VGH 1-5:30 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
November 8, 2016 12:00 am

LifeServe Blood Center is sending its generous blood donors a special message this November: thanks for giving! Each lifesaving gift made at a LifeServe Blood Center blood drive can go on to save the lives of three hospital patients.

VGH plans switch to EPIC Nov. 5; some delays expected

VINTON TODAY
November 3, 2016 12:00 am

From Virginia Gay Hospital Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is switching systems effective at midnight on November 5th, (Friday night) which may in turn cause some delays as we transition to EPIC from our existing EMR systems.

Laugh With Kathy - That Was Easy

VINTON TODAY
October 31, 2016 12:00 am

*In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dean and Val have asked me to share some stories from my book Laugh With Kathy, Finding humor in the journey through breast cancer.