Health And Fitness
Blood Donors Needed Through Winter Weather
Winter weather always impacts the blood supply. When snow falls and temps drop, blood drives and blood donations get canceled. LifeServe Blood Center needs to boost the blood supply at upcoming blood ...
PUBLIC URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES, STORMS AFFECT SUPPLY
Severe winter weather continues to wreak havoc across multiple regions in the United States resulting in numerous blood drive cancellations and significantly decreased blood product collections. Life...
COVID-19 cases in Iowa long-term care facilities on the decline as spread slows
"Very promising signs," says Iowa Health Care Association President & CEOFor those who have been longing to visit a loved one in a nursing home, there is encouraging news this week as new data sho...
February 2021 WOW newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the February 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Three Reasons to Have Soup for Supper!· &n...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Continues Through March 31
Iowans currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have options to switch through the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period that continues through March 31.“During this open enrollment perio...
Benton County Public Health COVID19 Vaccine Update
Benton County is currently in vaccine Phase 1A and 1B.Eligible persons are healthcare workers, 65 and older, first responders, PK-12 staff, early childhood education, and childcare workers.If you are ...
Learn how to manage the day-to-day stresses of rural life
Rural residents and those who associate with them are encouraged to partake in a webinar series called “Rural Resiliency: Caring for You and Yours,” 7:30-8:45 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesday even...
Blood Drive helps many through donations
Thank you for being a contributor to your community!Whether you had a successful donation or not, your efforts to stop and donate blood did not go unnoticed. Your blood went through 15 different tests...
COVID Hotline Available
In response to questions that we have received regarding the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and access for the general public, we have some [upd]d information.While CDC makes recommendations for...
Red Cross Blood Drive to be held at the Vinton Skate Center January 14
The Vinton Community RED CROSS blood drive will be held on Thursday, January 14, at the Vinton Skate Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. To make an appointment, you can go online at redcrossblood.org&n...