Health And Fitness
BLINDNESS SUPPORT MEETING, July 25 in Cedar Rapids
If you are blind or experiencing loss of vision, life can be pretty scary if you don’t have any tools or connections to deal with the situation. Participating in a support group can help you fi...
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Quarterly
Breast Cancer Survivors have decided to meet quarterly the first Monday. Therefore, the next meeting will be held the first Tuesday in September (due to Labor Day on the first Monday) in t...
Blood Drive Today at the Vinton Skate Center
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive today at the Vinton Skate Center from 1-6:00 p.m. Stop out and give a little!...
July WOW Newsletter
You will find your edition of the July WOW newsletter here. This edition features: Eating Fish Protects Your HeartAsparagus with Gremolata SauceSmartphones in the KitchenGet Your Family Moving!&...
Suggested ways to protect sensitive people from heavy fireworks smoke
As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.“If your family or friends suffer from asthma or respiratory difficulties, it’s important for them to stay ...
Donate Blood Thursday, June 27th and receive FREE Tootsie's Ice Cream
FREE TOOTSIE'S SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM will be given to all who donate blood at the Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 27, at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. For ...
IDPH Offers Drowning Prevention Reminders
Drownings are a leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 14 and three children die each day in the U.S. because of drowning. Nationally, drowning kills more children ages 1 through 4 than...
YOUTH Mental Health First Aid
Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911
Sometimes, first aid is YOU!
A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health
challenge or crisis. You ca...
Current and Emerging Drug Trends Training
New Frontier: Current and Emerging Substance Use Trends in 2019Tuesday, July 9, 2019: 8:30 am-4:30 pmGrant Wood AEA: 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404· Participants will learn about the late...
Keeping Our Waterways Safe
Boating While Impaired Endangers Thousands of Lives Each YearWhen asked to finish the sentence, “don’t drink and…” most people will unequivocally answer “drive”. While this is true, it’s far from the...