The next American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 30th at the skate center, from 12:30-5:30. Please call 1-800-red-cross or go to  redcrossblood.

Hey community hero, Get ready to be amazed as we share a fascinating fact with you. Did you know that 1 in 7 people entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion? Most people wake up on the day of their transfusion not knowing or realizing that they will need blood that day - and that it will come from a volunteer blood donor at LifeServe! The impact one donation can make is incredible, isn't it? Are you prepared to make a life-saving impact in your community with LifeServe?Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community5/29/2024 (11:45 am - 3:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital-Clinic Conference RoomVinton, IA 52349To lock in your donation spot, simply click on the link above or give us a call at 800.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) encourages Iowans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications.

More than a dozen tick species are found in Iowa, but three are most common - blacklegged (aka deer tick), dog tick (aka wood tick) and the lone star tick.

Attached you will find your edition of the April 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Good Gut Health ·    Recipe for Berries and Greens Smoothies ·    Cooling Food the Right Way to Protect Your Family ·    Water is Essential for Good Health Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

BY: ROBIN OPSAHL The Iowa House approved a bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year Wednesday, despite criticism from Democrats about increased income restrictions on eligible families.

 Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with Virginia Gay Hospital, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members.

It’s that time of year for brackets, bubbles, buzzer beaters and blood donations! LifeServe Blood Center is celebrating Blood Bank Madness again this March for the second year in a row.