Health And Fitness
Bill Travis and training at VGH
The valet service at Virginia Gay will be expanding to include the clinic when the new clinic construction begins. We’re certainly fortunate to have such great people working as valets ... Holiday Cheer and Impaired Driving?
December marks a time of year of togetherness, family, and appreciation for all we hold dear. Yet you may be surprised to learn that statistically, December is one of the most dangerous months for...
Worksite Policy Challenges
Across the nation, worksites have been working to improve the health of their workforce through a variety of worksite wellness initiatives. Part of this work has focused on decreasing the use or m...
Help protect Iowa\'s most vulnerable; only you can do it now.
If you were disabled, paralyzed or brain injured from an accident and your care wasn’t covered by insurance, you would receive assistance from Medicaid. If your child was born with a debilita... VGH: Iowa\'s new privatized Medicaid and our patients
We think it is important for our patients, members of our community, and those whose loved ones receive Medicaid support to be aware of recent plans to change Iowa’s Medicaid program.
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Two Iowa deaths from influenza: Iowa among three states with most flu activity
With the deaths of two middle-aged males reported today by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics want to remind our communities that influenza is deadly and flu va... Health care professionals share Medicaid MCO concerns with legislators
Nearly 20 area health care providers gathered last Thursday at the Van Horne Community Center to discuss with State Rep. Dawn Pettengill and State Sen. Tim Kapucian the impending changes to the Med...
Virginia Gay highlights veterans John and Bertha Pohlmann
John Pohlmann, known for his good humor and kindness, seems an unlikely volunteer for the Marine Corps during one of America’s most deadly conflicts; the Korean War. More unlikely still... December WOW Newsletter
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National Survivors of Suicide Day
November 22nd is National Survivors of Suicide Day; a day to take stock of the emotional cost of suicide by remembering and comforting those who are still with us but who have lost a loved one, a ...