BLOOD DONORS ARE COMMUNITY HEROES

LIFE SERVE BLOOD CENTER
February 18, 2015 10:11 am

It takes less than one hour to donate blood and in that one hour, blood donors will do more than most will do in a lifetime – they will save lives.

March WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 12, 2015 11:45 pm

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Benton County Public Health Asks for Help Preventing Measles Here at Home

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 6, 2015 10:14 am

Melissa Smith, Director of Home Health and Public Health at Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, is recommending vigilance during the large, multi-state outbreak of measles in the United States.

Red Cross Blood Drive set for Jan. 22 at Skate Center

KRISTIE DAVIS
January 19, 2015 12:46 pm

The Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Thursday, January 22, from 1:00 to 6:00p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center, 1703 C Avenue.  For an appointment, call Kristie at (319) 472-4292.

Why You Should Keep Your Blood Level in Check

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 19, 2015 8:44 am

You’ve heard that you should lower your cholesterol, but do you know why? Sometimes we tend to ignore advice when we don’t understand the reasons.

Noises Can Damage Your Hearing

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 16, 2015 9:10 am

Sounds surround us. We enjoy many of them—like music, birdsong, and conversations with friends. But loud or long-lasting noises—from motors, power tools, and even headphones—can permanently damage your hearing.

February 2015 Words on Wellness

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 15, 2015 9:40 am

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Protect Your Bones with Exercise

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 14, 2015 8:53 am

Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside.

Virginia Gay Hospital Joins Innovative Patient Care Consortium

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 13, 2015 4:48 pm

To better serve Benton County, Virginia Gay Hospital has agreed to participate in the National Rural Accountable Care Organization Consortium – an initiative intended to improve the health of our senior citizens.

Boost Your Chances for a Healthy Pregnancy

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 12, 2015 9:12 am

When a baby’s on the way, moms-to-be are often overwhelmed by advice and warnings from family, friends and even strangers. But perhaps the most important advice is to stay as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy.