Health And Fitness
Facts about Iowa\'s first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus
The Iowa Department of Public Health has announced the first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus in Iowa.
This case is a reminder that travelers to areas of ongoing Zika tran... IMPORTANT - Inspect car seat straps where you can\'t easily see them
A toddler (who shall remain nameless) of a Virginia Gay employee is still struggling to learn the basics of bladder control – like not getting in the car for a long ride after refusing to vis... March WOW Newsletter
The March WOW newsletter includes information on the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines, a recipe for fish sandwiches, considerations for leftovers, food safety and physical activity g...
Above the Influence in Washington
This past week members of the Benton County Above The Influence Coalition attended the National Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. This event brings together substance prevention coalitions... How's your heart holding up under all the pressure?
February is heart month and a great time to give a little thought to your "ticker" and the vascular network it depends on. How are they holding up under the pressure?
Recent research... Avoiding substance abuse is one key to mental wellness
Winter is a time when we hear people talking about mental health, depression and seasonal affective disorder. The term “mental wellness” is a positive term that hopefully helps i...
Virginia Gay welcomes Dr. David Sheff
Dr. David Sheff is Virgina Gay’s newest physician. He currently is serving patients in the emergency department and in acute care.
Dr. Sheff has followed an unusual path to the practice ... Primary care or gynecologist? Things to consider-with Rita Taylor-Stewart PA-C
“Many women don’t realize we do Pap tests and they think it’s best to schedule those with a gynecologist,” says Rita Taylor-Stewart, PA-C, who practices at Virginia Gay&rsq... A line in the sand: Standing up against electronic smoking devices
With so many developing substance use trends, discussions about health and safety have become more common. Some of these trends include the growing use of Electronic Smoking Devices (ESD), t...
Add your voice: more than 100 people have taken the Benton County Health Survey
The Benton County Public Health Deparment sponsored by Virginia Gay Hospital is asking you to assist them by sharing your opinion.
The survey is completely anonymous and can be taken by clickin...