Benton County Public Health Director and Virginia Gay Hospital Director of Home Health, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of an update released regarding the confirmation of measles cases in the state of Iowa.

Benton County Public Health Director and Virginia Gay Hospital Director of Home Health, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of information recently released regarding a measles case in the state of Iowa.

The AbbeHealth Affiliates are excited to offer a Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) in your community.Mental Health First Aid Teaches You:·Signs of addictions and mental illnesses·5-step action plan to assess a situation and help·Impact of mental and substance use disorders·Local resources and where to turn for helpWho Can Be a Mental Health First Aider?·Caring Citizens·Consumers and Family Members·Members of Faith Communities·Social Workers·Substance Abuse Professionals·Policymakers·Mental Health Authorities·Police/First Responders/Security Personnel·Nurses/Physicians Assistants/Primary Care Workers·VolunteersThe MHFA programs teach community members skills in identifying and responding to an adult who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

Training opportunity.   The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host Mental Health First Aid Training on April 19 2019.  The course is open to members of the public as well as all First Responders.

Attached you will find your edition of the April WOW newsletter. This edition features:Benefits of Family MealtimeRecipe for Chicken BLT SaladEating

Attached you will find the April NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter. This edition features:The Benefits of Slow CookingSpill the Bean

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of information recently released by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) containing insight into current behaviors by the youth in our communities.

The experiences we have as a child can have a profound impact on us, both positively and negatively. A growing body of research has shown the connection that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have in relation to the development of a wide range of health problems throughout one’s life.

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) 2018 Iowa Youth Survey (IYS) shows in general, underage drinking continues to decline. Alcohol use among Iowa 11th graders was down from 26.

Attached you will find your edition of the March WOW newsletter. This edition features:·       Frozen Food Facts·       Recipe for St.