The Iowa Insurance Division's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is letting Iowans know about a new Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) which informs patients before they leave the hospital if they are outpatient or inpatient.

By Jeffrey Meyers, CPS Mental Health and Substance Abuse Mental health awareness should also highlight link to substance abuse Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month, an initiative undertaken by the Mental Health America organization to educate on and highlight the issue of mental health challenges.

Attached you will find the May WOW newsletter. This edition features: · What to Eat? Snack Attack! · Recipe for After School Hummus · Food S

ACE Interface Training May 31, 9am - 4:30pm Revolution Community Building at 417 1st Ave in Vinton An ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) seminar will take place from 9 a.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.

Alcohol related problems negatively impact families, schools, businesses and the community as a whole. Alcohol is the most abused substance in Iowa, but is often used with other drugs, increasing the negative effects.

  Kratom is derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia. Although this substance is currently banned in several countries from that region, it has brought about much discussion lately because it has started popping up in local stores.

By: Kelly Schmidt,Certified Prevention Specialist, ASAC It's Spring Cleaning time! Time to get rid of those expired and/or unused medications. Ever wonder what to do with them? The annual National Drug Take Back Initiative is coming up Saturday, April 29, 2017.

By Peyton Frank Owing a pet doesn't just mean extra chores and nighttime snuggles; they can help improve our health. What are the benefits? Find out those, and more, at Friends of the Shelter's booth! On Saturday, April 1, FOTSI will be participating in the 3rdAnnual Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Virginia Gay Hospital and we couldn't be more excited! Not only will we have information on benefits to our health from pet ownership, but you can learn about healthy pet diets and lifestyles.

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School will be the site of a Red Cross Blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31. While walk-ins are welcome, student organizers encourage participants to sign up for a specific time to avoid a wait.