Help Reduce Overdose Risks: Dispose of old medications this Saturday, 10-2 pm

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
April 22, 2024 8:43 pm

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.

Tick Talk

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
April 17, 2024 1:07 pm

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.

April Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 9, 2024 4:45 pm

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.

Postpartum Medicaid extension, with cut in eligibility, heads to governor's desk

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 4, 2024 12:58 pm

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.

Virginia Gay Hospital joins educational alliance with Purdue Global

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 26, 2024 4:57 pm

 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.

Benton-Iowa Decat & (CPPC): Flourishing Families Newsletter

BENTON IOWA DECAT & CPPC
March 26, 2024 12:02 am

BLOOD BANK MADNESS HAPPENING AT LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
March 24, 2024 6:25 pm

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.

Free Seminar: Welcome to Medicare, April 20, 2024

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 21, 2024 10:00 am

A free seminar will be held at Virginia Gay Hospital entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20. 2024 from 9-11:00 a.

Iowa Department of Transportation authorizes DOT Exams at Barron Chiropractic

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 20, 2024 11:17 am

The Iowa Department of Transportation has authorized Dr. Scott Barron to perform DOT Physical Exams as a National Registry Certified Medical Examiner. The exams can be performed at Barron Chiropractic, 205 W.

LifeServe Blood Center to hold Blood Dive at VGH March 26

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
March 18, 2024 9:44 pm

Time to roll up your sleeves and save lives with LifeServe Blood Center. LifeServe Blood Center is calling all community members to participate in blood donation drives this spring, in your neighborhood.