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September Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
August 26, 2021 12:45 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the September 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:* September is Breakfast Month* Recipe

September NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
August 26, 2021 12:45 pm

Below you will find the September NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features: · Complementary Proteins · Black Beans · Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips · Need Help? Call 2-1-1 for an Expert · Recipe for Black Bean SoupComplementary ProteinsProteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids.

Local Blood Donors Needed

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 26, 2021 12:45 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at upcoming community blood drives across the state.Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Let's Tackle the Blood Shortage Together on 9/14/21 Make an appointment today!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 24, 2021 3:40 pm

Join us for a blood drive at VGH! Click the link below to book your appointment. We'd love to see you!Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community09/14/2021 (01:45 pm - 05:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital - CafeteriaVinton, IA 52349If you're unable to keep your appointment, please call us at 800-287-4903 to reschedule or cancel.

Moderna Walk in Clinic for August 23-27

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 23, 2021 12:03 pm

The Moderna Vaccine Walk-in Clinic will be held at the Virginia Gay HospitalMonday, August 23 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 24 - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2021 11:32 am

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older.

IHCA Statement on Mandatory Nursing Home Staff Vaccination

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2021 10:49 am

Statement from IHCA President & CEO Brent Willett Regarding Biden Administration Call for Mandatory Nursing Home Staff VaccinationMedia reports yesterday suggest that the Biden Administration plans to issue a directive calling for the mandatory vaccination of all U.