Fight Off Food Poisoning

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 28, 2014 9:22 am

In warm-weather months, who doesn’t love to get outside for picnics, backyard gatherings, and of course delicious foods? But high temperatures raise your chance of getting sick from things you eat.

Staying Healthy at the Pool and Beach

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 25, 2014 9:30 am

Summer is a great time to go out and have fun in the water. But recreational waters—including swimming pools, lakes and oceans—can sometimes get contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

A Polio-Free U.S. Thanks to Vaccine Efforts

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 24, 2014 9:37 am

Thanks to effective vaccine, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. But poliovirus is still a threat in some countries. Be part of the success story and get your child vaccinated on schedule.

Remember sun safet during RAGBRAI; sunburn, dehydration concerns continue

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
July 16, 2014 12:04 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the thousands of bicyclists and volunteers participating in the 42nd Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) to protect themselves from the sun and heat.

5 Things You Should Know About Yoga

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 11, 2014 8:39 am

Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Researchers are studying how yoga may be used to help improve health and to learn more about its safe use.

Storing Memories of Recent Events

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 9, 2014 7:32 am

Memories of recent events may be held by a small number of neurons distributed across the brain’s hippocampus, a new study suggests. Understanding how the brain stores memories will yield insights into memory problems that come with normal aging and dementia.

Preventing Mosquito Bites

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 7, 2014 10:28 am

Stay healthy this summer. Protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites that cause West Nile virus infection. Mosquito bites can be more than just itchy and annoying.

Million Hearts Initiative

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 2, 2014 4:42 pm

The Million Hearts initiative announces the launch of a new Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Eating-Well magazine.

Live Life. Give Life.

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 2, 2014 11:05 am

On Wednesday, July 23 from 1-6pm, the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the cafeteria of the high school.  Help save a life

Diabetes Support Group Meeting

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 1, 2014 8:49 am

The next Diabetes Support Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10th (4pm-5pm) at Virginia Gay Hospital featuring guest speaker Dr. Saxena MD, PhD (Nephrology) with a presentation titled, “Protecting your Kidneys.