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 find that you are not alone, and together we can share tips and tricks we have found to overcome difficulties posed by loss of vision.

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 the Windsor Manor dining room.

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!

You will find your edition of the July WOW newsletter here. This edition features: Eating Fish Protects Your HeartAsparagus with Gremolata Sauce

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 upwind, a safe distance from fireworks smoke,” says Brian Hutchins, DNR air quality supervisor.

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.

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 anything else except birth defects.

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.

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 latest substance use trends, as well as emerging issues of concern· Participants will recognize signs and symptoms of impairment related to substances covered· Participants will gain an understanding of prevention efforts and how they can make an impact in their communities8:30-9:00 Registration9:00-9:10 Welcome and Introductions9:10-9:50 Drugs of Initiation9:50-10:30 Stimulants10:30-10:45 Break10:45-11:30 Medicinally Used Drugs11:30-12:30 Lunch Break (On Your Own)12:30-1:15 OTC Drugs1:15-2:00 Problem Gambling2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Breakout 1—Opioid Trends and Naloxone TrainingBreakout 2—Polypharma with drugs of abuse3:15-4:15 Treatment and Prevention Trends4:15-4:30 Q&A and EvaluationsPlease Register Here on or before Monday, July 1, 2019.

Boating While Impaired Endangers Thousands of Lives Each YearWhen asked to finish the sentence, “don’t drink and…” most people will unequivocally answer “drive”.