Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 10, 2014 9:00 am

About 9 in 10 US children eat more sodium than recommended. Most sodium is in the form of salt, as a part of processed foods. A high sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure.

Preventing Suicide

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 9, 2014 9:29 am

Suicide can be prevented. Each year, more than 39,000 Americans take their own lives and about 487,000 people receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries.

What is Bullying?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 5, 2014 9:12 am

What is bullying? Bullying is when a person or a group shows unwanted aggression to another person who is not a sibling or a current dating partner.

Blood drive set for Sept. 19, at VGH

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2014 10:17 am

Volunteer blood donors play a vital role in the community health care system. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure the right blood product is on the shelf the moment it is needed.

Can You Recognize a Heart Attack or Stroke?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 2, 2014 9:02 am

How would you react to a medical emergency? When it comes to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke, every minute counts. Get to know the signs and symptoms of these health threats.

Nurse Practitioner LaGrange Joins VFMC

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 29, 2014 9:41 am

You may notice a new, yet familiar face the next time you’re at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic (VFMC). Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Ali LaGrange, ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) to the community of healthcare providers in Benton County.

Area organizations receive St. Luke's Rural Healthcare Grant funds

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2014 4:52 pm

Cedar Rapids—Seven Eastern Iowa organizations are the recipients of $13,879 in grants as part of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation’s Rural Healthcare Grant.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - What is ALS?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 27, 2014 10:00 am

Late yesterday afternoon administrators and staff of Virginia Gay Hospital gathered in front of the hospital to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (watch video).

Mumps: Be Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 25, 2014 9:29 am

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Infected people can spread mumps when they breathe, cough, and sneeze. They can also spread it by sharing items such as cups and eating utensils, and touching surfaces that are then touched by others.

Surgical Services at Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 22, 2014 8:20 am

There are many reasons to have surgery. Some operations can relieve or prevent pain. Others can reduce a symptom of a problem or improve some body function.