Health And Fitness
Vaping-related Illnesses Reported among Iowa Young Adults
Several states have recently reported cases of severe respiratory illness among teenagers and young adults with a history of vaping. Reported symptoms include cough, fatigue, dizziness, headache...
September WOW Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the September WOW newsletter. This edition features:You Herb It Here FirstRecipe for CroutonsHerbs and Spices Have an Expiration DayAny Movement is Better Than ...
FDA warning: Miracle Mineral Solution potential dangerous side effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or drink a product sold online as a medical treatment due to a recent rise in reported health issues. Since 2010, the FDA ha...
Virginia Gay Hospital begins weight management clinic
Dr. Mangold and Virginia Gay Hospital are excited to now offer a medically supervised weight management program beginning on September 5th. The clinic will be held on Thursdays at the Vinton Family M...
August Stop the Bleed Class
The community of Vinton and the surrounding areas, your interest and support in the Stop the Bleed training we have been hosting over the last several months has been outstanding. We want to continue...
New Study Finds Increase in Iowa Gamblers "At Risk"
A new Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) study, Gambling Attitudes and Behaviors: A 2018 Survey of Adult Iowans, estimates over 1.7 million (73.8%) adult Iowans gambled during the past 12 m...
Area Substance Abuse Council Program for Women Saves Lives
The Area Substance Abuse Council’s (ASAC) Heart of Iowa program has been recognized by Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit, in its Iowa Innovations to Address Addiction report...
Peer Recovery Zone assists those with recovery
By Brandee TrewinThe PRZ (Peer Recovery Zone) is a place for adults living with mental illness. Simply put, this is a fun and safe place to come and socialize with but also gain support from peers. S...
August WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the August WOW newsletter. This edition features:Putting Mindfulness on Your PlateRecipe for Mexican Corn SaladFair Food SafetyMake Waves for Your Health’s Sake...
Give Local Save Local
Give blood with LifeServe Blood Center to save local hospital patients!LifeServe Blood Center is the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals and medical centers across Iowa, Nebraska ...