Health And Fitness
Give Blood this Thursday, 12-5 at the Vinton Skate Center
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive this Thursday at the skate center, 12-5. Call 1-800-red-cross to sign up or go to redcrossblood.org. We still have 7 openings, let's fil...
2025 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, June 1st at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.Survivor’s Registration – 5:00 PM to ...
Grassley Highlights Services to Help Iowans Struggling with Mental Health
This month of May is a month that’s devoted to what we call Mental Health Awareness Month. So, every day, we know Americans cope with depression, anxiety, loneliness [and] hope...
Make it OK!
Iowa Legislature Passes Mason's Law, makes way for Pediatric Palliative License
Bill heads to Governor's desk to sign into law, marking a milestone for medically fragile children and their familiesIowa has made history. With final approval from both chambers of the Iowa Legislatu... Dentist alleged to be ‘harmful to the public’ ordered to remedial training
By Clark KauffmanA Linn County dentist charged with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful to the public has been ordered to undergo remedial training.Iowa Dental Board records indicate the ...
Today We Celebrate Our DAISY Award Nominees and Our DAISY Awardee!
Please join us in recognizing these extraordinary team members for their compassion, dedication, and outstanding patient care. We are proud to honor the following individuals as this year’s DAISY Aw... Break the Stigma with BCSPC and Chalk the Walk May 15
As part of May being Mental Health Awareness month, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to invite you to an event to help "Break the Stigma." On Thursday evening, May 15th ... D.C. Dispatch: Iowa delegation discuss measures on maternal health, Medicaid
By Robin OpsahlMembers of Iowa’s federal delegation have introduced multiple measures related to health care, weighing in on Medicaid coverage and maternal care options.Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. ...
Efforts result in victory for Midwifery in Iowa
Kim Reynolds, Governor, announced the passing of bill HF 887: A bill for an act removing birth centers from the meaning of institutional health facility.Passage of the bill has been a long hard b...