Beware of COVID-19 Scams now in the Area

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 4, 2021 3:53 pm

Benton County Public Health and Virginia Gay Hospital have been alerted to several Covid-19 vaccine scams in our area.  We would like to share the following tips to help keep you and your family safe from scammers: Don’t respond to texts, emails, or calls about checks from the government.

Blood Donors Needed Through Winter Weather

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
February 25, 2021 5:17 pm

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 drives!To help ensure the safety of blood donors and team members during this COVID-19 pandemic, LifeServe is enforcing several precautionary measures.

PUBLIC URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES, STORMS AFFECT SUPPLY

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
February 22, 2021 7:08 pm

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.

COVID-19 cases in Iowa long-term care facilities on the decline as spread slows

IHCA
February 9, 2021 7:21 am

"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 shows that county positivity rates and COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities are on the decline.

February 2021 WOW newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
February 5, 2021 9:20 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the February 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·     Three Rea

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Continues Through March 31

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2021 5:43 pm

Iowans currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have options to switch through the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period that continues through March 31.

Benton County Public Health COVID19 Vaccine Update

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 2, 2021 11:57 pm

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.

Learn how to manage the day-to-day stresses of rural life

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 2, 2021 11:57 pm

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.

Blood Drive helps many through donations

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 22, 2021 12:28 pm

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.

COVID Hotline Available

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 14, 2021 7:59 pm

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.