Health And Fitness
Benton County COVID numbers rising
As of Thursday evening, Benton County COVID cases have skyrocketed to a whopping 840 cases. According to the State COVID website, there are 38 cases at the VInton Lutheran Home and 4 cases in Keystone...
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive. It’s important that eligible community members continue to give blood regula...
Recovered COVID Patients please consider being a blood donor on 11/24/2020
Join us at an upcoming blood drive in your area! Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community11/24/2020 (01:45 pm - 05:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital - CafeteriaVinton, IA 52349 Than...
November WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the November 2020 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Sweet Potatoes: Not Just Thanksgiving· &nb...
DEA to Hold 19th Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 24
U.S. Attorney Peter Deegan wants to ensure that everyone knows how to rid their homes of unused and unwanted medications. The Dru...
The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association East Statement on COVID cases
Several cases of COVID-19, the illness resulting from the novel coronavirus, have been diagnosed in our nursing facility at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Those affected are receiving treatment in our faci...
VGH Main Entrance will now screen visitors before entering
To all of our patients and staff, Starting Saturday, October 10th, 2020, for the safety of everyone, you will now need to ring a doorbell at the hospital's main entrance where you will be greeted and ...
Manage the Additional Stress following the Derecho
Iowans still are managing the uncertainly and anxiety produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Drought related conditions have added another layer of stress for agriculture producers in many areas of the st...
Make Healthy Connections: 6th Health and Wellness Fair October 12-15
Since it started six years ago, the Benton County Health and Wellness Fair has grown in popularity, and this year was to be no exception. The event is usually scheduled earlier in the spring, but this...
State Updates Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Guidance
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) are updating guidance for long-term care facilities to comply with new requirements from the Cente...