Proposed first-ever federal standards for maternal care met with mixed response

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 23, 2024 1:13 pm

BY: KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS As part of President Joe Biden’s initiative to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve health outcomes in underserved communities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced new policy proposals that would require hospitals to adhere to more rigorous maternal care standards or risk losing their ability to participate in Medicare.

2nd Annual Recovery Conference

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
July 23, 2024 1:13 pm

This conference offers a unique opportunity for those interested in the field of recovery to explore various recovery pathways, with a particular focus on recovering from substance use.

Caregiver Wellness Day November 4, 2024 at the Kirkwood Hotel

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2024 3:49 pm

A Caregiver Wellness Day will be held on November 4th, 2024. This is an annual event put on by the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. The event covers seven counties in Iowa including Benton.

Learn De-Escalation Skills for the Frontline and Crisis Response Training

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2024 4:07 pm

Two Classes are being offered concerning ICISFs Suicide Awareness and De-Escalation Skills course over a day in a half on September 25 & 26 for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, July 30

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 15, 2024 2:57 pm

To donate blood, simple go to the Clinic Conference Room at Virginia Gay Hospital on Tuesday, July 30th 11:45 am - 03:30 pm 502 N 9th Ave Vinton.TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A POSITIVE DONATION: We want you to feel great after you’ve donated.

STOP THE BLEED Free Training Opportunity August 6, 1:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2024 11:48 am

STOP THE BLEEDFree Training OpportunityOpen to the PublicUncontrolled massive hemorrhage can result  in death in less than two minutes. Learn how  to control massive hemorrhage on anyone  from Critical Care and Certified Tactical  Paramedic and Tactical Medicine InstructorBraxton Morrison locally and for FREE.

July Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 10, 2024 11:48 am

Attached you will find your edition of the July 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Nutrition on the TrailsRecipe for Take-along Trail MixUsing and Calibrating Food ThermometersTips to Eliminate Food Waste Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Vinton Public Library Memory Cafe, Friday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 8, 2024 11:48 am

Event InformationVPL Memory CafeIndividuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our newly formed Memory Cafe. We will serve coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.

Dr. Meeker Transitions Practice Hours and Responsibilities

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 3, 2024 4:26 pm

Effective May 1, 2024, Dr. Meeker has successfully transitioned his practice to a reduced schedule of 28 hours per week. This transition, meticulously planned over the past year, aims to optimize his availability and focus in various healthcare settings.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BADGES DURING FOURTH OF JULY

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
July 1, 2024 3:21 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is partnering with local first responders across its service region for this year’s Battle of the Badges blood drive promotion, happening Monday, July 1-Saturday, July 6 (closed Thursday, July 4 for the holiday).