Health And Fitness

February WOW Newsletter

By Rachel Wall Title: Build a Better Bowl "Meals in a bowl"¯ are a popular trend in the food world providing both sweet and savory options. Look around at your local restaurants or bro...

ONE HOUR OF TIME CAN CHANGE LIVES

By:Danielle West, Life Serve It only takes one hour for LifeServe Blood Center blood donors to save the lives of three people in their community. Donating blood is the fastest way to make a huge i...

ASAC launches campaign to raise awareness of help for substance use disorders

The Area Substance Abuse Council this week launched a public awareness campaign aimed at those who know someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder. The key message for the campaign is tha...

January 2017 Words on Wellness Your Extension Connection to Nutrition and Fitness

  By Rachel Wall A New Face for Spend Smart. Eat Smart. You can choose healthy foods and stick to your budget"”Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Spend Smart. Ea...

VGH welcomes Julie Samora, PA-C

Julie Samora, PA-C Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics has added another Physician Assistant to its staff. Julie Samora, PA-C, will be working in the emergency department and also as a hospitalist. ...

VGH Hospital and Clinics continues transition to new healthcare information system

Mike Riege, Virginia Gay Hospital Administrator Melissa Macku, Director of Clinic Operations Patients are experiencing the need for a bit more patience at Virginia Gay's Family Medical Cl...

VGH Home Health Agency sponsors Third Annual 'Angel Tree'

"You have two hands. One to help yourself, and the second to help others."¯ Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency has announced that for the third year, they will again be hosting an &...

Advice for handling holiday stress

The upcoming season is notorious for being the most wonderful time of the year. However, remember that this is not true for all of us, as stress can take away the joy of the season. There are many eve...

Breast Cancer Survivors meeting Dec. 12

By Janet Woodhouse Breast Cancer Survivors will meet for their annual holiday party Monday, December 12 at 5:30 in the dining room of Windsor Manor. Bring a snack to share and a wrapped gift with a...

Don't Make This the Season of Impaired Driving

By Jeffrey Meyers December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month For many people, the holiday season marks their favorite time of year. Holidays mean more time with family and friends, a...