Health And Fitness
It's Never Too Late
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for you. Did you know that it’s as true for older people as it is for any age group? You’re never too old to get moving, get stronger and im...
Unsafe Infant Bedding Use Still Common
Bedding such as thick blankets, quilts, and pillows can block an infant’s airway, leading to unintentional sleep-related suffocation. This type of bedding can also increase the risk of sudde...
Why Create a Family Health History?
A family health history is a written record of a family's health. The history contains information about a family's medical conditions, lifestyle habits (for example, whether anyone in the...
What are the symptoms of the flu?
Based on early data, the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe. Protect yourself and your family against seasonal flu. Getting vaccinated and taking everyday precautions—like washing your han... January WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
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12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.
1. Wash hands often to hel... 5 tips for a safe holiday party
By David Condry, Project Coordinator
Benton County Above the Influence Coalition
During the holidays, many people look forward to celebrating with their family and friends, and serving alc...
Cold, Flu, or Allergy?
You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. B...
Donations Increase, More Lives Saved
We frequently hear about blood drives and the supply needs of our community but rarely do we learn about the impact of our giving community. In the past two years the blood drives held at Virginia ... Three Strains of Influenza Currently Circulating in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) says all three flu viruses covered by this year’s vaccine - A(H3N2), A(H1N1) and B - are currently circulating in Iowa.
Nationally, an addition...