Spring Break Safety: Activities can Bring Danger, Increased Risk

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
February 29, 2016 6:03 pm

After a long winter, especially an Iowa winter, there is nothing more refreshing than warm temperatures, sunshine, and fresh clean air. Add to that time off, and you have a combination that can’t be beat.

Virginia Gay and the approval of private mangement of Iowa's Medicaid system

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 25, 2016 9:31 am

Despite assurances by the Iowa Medicaid Director that she was "very confident" Iowa would be ready to implement Medicaid privatization as early as Jan.

Facts about Iowa's first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 22, 2016 3:32 pm

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 transmission should take strict precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

IMPORTANT - Inspect car seat straps where you can't easily see them

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 12, 2016 1:25 pm

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 visit the bathroom first.

March WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 12, 2016 12:39 pm

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 guidelines.

Above the Influence in Washington

DAVID CONDRY PREVENTION SPECIALIST,ASAC
February 10, 2016 12:37 pm

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 from all over the United States through CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America).

How's your heart holding up under all the pressure?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 9, 2016 5:55 pm

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 suggests that blood pressure readings below what was once considered “normal” may be very beneficial.

Avoiding substance abuse is one key to mental wellness

JENNIFER HUSMANN, PROJECT SAFE
February 4, 2016 12:02 pm

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 individuals stop and think for a moment about the condition of their mental health.

Virginia Gay welcomes Dr. David Sheff

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 28, 2016 1:48 pm

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 of family medicine in Vinton.

Primary care or gynecologist? Things to consider-with Rita Taylor-Stewart PA-C

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 27, 2016 12:46 pm

“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’s Van Horne Family Medical Clinic.