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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 transmission should take strict precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

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 guidelines.
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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 from all over the United States through CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America).
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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 suggests that blood pressure readings below what was once considered “normal” may be very beneficial.

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 individuals stop and think for a moment about the condition of their mental health.
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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 of family medicine in Vinton.