Join us for Mindful Movement with Kellie! This event is for kids, and a parental waiver is required. Email kroberts@vintonia.gov for more in

"Our stories will put a face on our compassion and celebrate the value of the direct care we provide."                                                                                                                         Fran Mancl, CNA, DSP Iowa CareGivers just launched a new landing page on their website to collect and share stories from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Care and Hospice Aides (HCAs), Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and other direct care workers as well as family caregivers.

We're thrilled to announce that the full agenda for the 2025 Conference is here! Over three powerful days together, you will have six in-depth intensives to choose from, inspiring keynotes, and seven breakout blocks, featuring a total of 55 available sessions designed to spark new ideas, deepen your skills, and strengthen your connections.

Benton County Public Health will be hosting a back-to-school week event starting next Monday. We'll have a variety of resources and information for families available, including local activities & clubs, school resources, mental & physical health resources, family resources, etc.

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.

Attached you will find your edition of the August 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter. This edition features:Cutting Board BasicsRecipe for Scrambled Egg MuffinsFreezing Your Food: Saving Money and Reducing Waste!Mindful Movement Practices For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

Donate Blood at Your Community Blood Drive & Make a Difference Today!Every day, children in our community wake up to a fight they never chose, the fight against cancer.

Prediabetes and Diabetes in Iowa Prediabetes affects nearly 1 in 3 adults in Iowa, a condition that significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and related health complications.

The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a lunchtime food safety webinar from noon to 12:30 p.

ASAC is currently in the process of completing community assessments around substance use for our 7 county service area. ASAC will be gathering data regarding youth and adult substance use consumption and consequences for tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, problem gambling, opioids/prescription medication, and suicide.