Health And Fitness

Health care professionals share Medicaid MCO concerns with legislators

Nearly 20 area health care providers gathered last Thursday at the Van Horne Community Center to discuss with State Rep. Dawn Pettengill and State Sen. Tim Kapucian the impending changes to the Med...

Virginia Gay highlights veterans John and Bertha Pohlmann

Bertha and John during an honor flight John Pohlmann, known for his good humor and kindness, seems an unlikely volunteer for the Marine Corps during one of America’s most deadly conflicts; the Korean War.  More unlikely still...

December WOW Newsletter

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National Survivors of Suicide Day

Rural Americans are especially vulnerable to suicide November 22nd is National Survivors of Suicide Day; a day to take stock of the emotional cost of suicide by remembering and comforting those who are still with us but who have lost a loved one, a ...

Mumps alert from the University of Iowa

Since July more than 100 cases of mumps have occurred at the University of Iowa and the numbers have been increasing in recent weeks. Cases are primarily occurring in undergraduate students. As a ...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet November 9th

Breast Cancer Survivors  Please note change of meeting date! We will meet Monday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor&...

Indoor Walking Available aat the Vinton Skate & Activity Center

Mondays through Friday   November through February   8 AM – 9 AM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. By popular demand, we are now at 5 days a week at the Skat...

Kapucian and Pettengill to Host a Provider Managed Care Meeting

State Senator Tim Kapucian of Keystone and State Representative Dawn Pettengill of Mt. Auburn will host a managed care meeting for health providers of House District 75 on November 12th in Van Hor...

Dr. Viner\'s Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty clinic in Vinton

Dr. Thomas Viner and staff members at VGH Dr. Thomas Viner and four assistants make an early morning commute from Iowa City to Vinton every other week.   They provide specialized head and neck medical attention for patients in Be...

Thanks for Giving ahead of this Holiday Season

With upcoming holidays and the flu season upon us, LifeServe Blood Center is thanking donors who plan on helping boost the blood supply this November. Holiday traditions and travel or the f...