Get the 411 on Chicken Pox

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 14, 2013 8:39 am

Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. It used to be one of the classic childhood diseases.

Choosing the Right Gym for You

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
October 12, 2013 12:39 pm

Gyms offer a safe and effective place to exercise and stay active. Before signing up for a member-ship, take a few things into consideration. First make a list of what you want from a facility.

Dishwashers Are for Cleaning, Not Cooking

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
October 11, 2013 2:44 pm

A new, but unsafe, cooking trend is to use the dishwasher in place of the oven or stove top. The creator of this newfound cooking technique recommends cooking food in a vacuum packed bag or airtight container to protect it from the other dirty dishes.

Flu already reported in Iowa; IDPH reminds residents of prevention hygiene

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
October 11, 2013 2:43 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges all Iowans over 6 months of age to receive their yearly seasonal influenza vaccine. Surveillance by IDPH influenza sentinel sites and confirmatory testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory shows the flu is circulating in Iowa.

Helicobacter pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 11, 2013 8:38 am

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Make Your Thanksgiving Meal Last with ‘Planned-overs‘

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
October 11, 2013 5:29 am

The day after Thanksgiving is a day of shopping, football games, and leftovers. Before the chaos of the holiday arrives, have a plan for how you will use your Thanksgiving meal leftovers.

Iowa Mission of Mercy to Help those with Dental needs October 18-19

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2013 10:42 pm

  Free dental clinic to be in Des Moines Oct. 18-19 The Iowa Mission of Mercy, the state's largest free dental clinic will be in Des Moines at the Varied Industries Building at the State Fairgrounds Oct.

Alcohol Policy Changes at Special Events

JENNIFER DRAPER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
October 9, 2013 10:42 pm

When Benton County received the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), a group of volunteers worked long hours to determine how to utilize the money to make the best changes possible in the community.

Breast Cancer and the Breast Self-Exam

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 9, 2013 8:28 am

NOTE: Important information about VGH Mammograms follows article. The most effective way to detect breast cancer is by mammography, and a clinical breast exam can complement mammography screening.

Speak up: Become a Partner in Your Health Care

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 7, 2013 7:33 am

Become a Partner in Your Health Care Many people go to the doctor ready to just listen and let the doctor take the lead. But the best patient-doctor relationships are partnerships.