What Is Osteoarthritis?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 14, 2013 8:13 am

What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. It affects about 33 million Americans and is the most common chronic joint condition.

Arthritis: The Nation’s Most Common Cause of Disability

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 12, 2013 8:45 am

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is at the forefront of the nation’s efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases such as arthritis.

Obesity Rate Declines Among Low-Income Iowa Preschoolers

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 9, 2013 11:27 am

News Release - Iowa is among 19 states and territories with decreases in obesity among low-income 2 to 4-year-olds, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Another Diarrheal Illness Increases across Iowa

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 8, 2013 12:53 pm

Cryptosporidiosis can be prevented by good hygiene In recent weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received a growing number of reports of Cryptosporidiosis, or ‘Crypto.

Oven Canning- UNSAFE

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 7, 2013 9:55 am

Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer.  It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.

Antioxidant: Vitamin A

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 7, 2013 8:36 am

Vitamin A is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation.

Red Cross blood drive set for Wednesday

KRISTIE DAVIS
August 6, 2013 1:29 pm

Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive today, Wednesday, August 7, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Special refreshments today are rootbeer floats.

Intro to Antioxidants

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 5, 2013 11:07 am

Introduction Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Diets high in vegetables and fruits, which are good sources of antioxidants, have been found to be healthy; however, research has not shown antioxidant supplements to be beneficial in preventing diseases.

U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 2, 2013 8:34 am

U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise Keeping moms and babies together during the hospital stay is important to progress Breastfeeding rates have continued to rise over the past decade, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cyclospora Update: Source Identified

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 31, 2013 10:53 am

IDPH, CDC, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, the State Hygienic Laboratory and local public health agencies are investigating an outbreak caused by Cyclospora.