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.

Detect Glaucoma Early To Protect Vision

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 7, 2015 8:45 am

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve, which carries visual signals from the eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to vision loss or blindness.

School nurse shares tips for fighting flu

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 5, 2015 2:01 pm

The flu season is upon us and it has presented itself in a great way, says V-S district nurse Kris Hallberg. Hallberg shared the following information and advice in a message to V-S families today: Influenza A has become an epidemic in Iowa and surrounding states.

Rough Up Your Diet

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 5, 2015 9:00 am

Fiber—you know it's good for you. But if you're like many Americans, you don't get enough. In fact, most of us get less than half the recommended amount of fiber each day.