Binge Drinking and Breast Cancer: Know the health risks

LINDSEY UNGS, CPS
October 13, 2015 2:07 pm

Simply said, heavy or binge drinking can increase your risk of breast cancer. What is binge drinking? For women, binge drinking is consuming four or more drinks in a sitting, with a drink described as a 12 ounce beer, 4-5 ounce glass of wine, or 1.

Taking Charge: VS, Benton students discuss substance abuse prevention

LINDSEY UNGS, CPS
October 8, 2015 9:57 am

The Area Substance Abuse Council’s annual Take Charge conference was held this year on September 29th at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Center.

VGH, VPRD plan second annual Health & Wellness Fair/Farmers Market, Oct 17

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
October 2, 2015 11:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department are teaming up to host the 2nd Annual Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 17th at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center.

October is 2nd Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Month

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
September 29, 2015 10:08 am

October marks the second annual National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, an initiative first started via White House proclamation last year. This serves as both a humbling reminder of the toll substance abuse has on our families and communities, as well as a celebration of what accomplishments have already taken place.

Red Cross Blood Drive this Thursday

KRISTIE DAVIS
September 15, 2015 12:03 pm

The Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive is this Thursday, September 17, at the Vinton Skate Center from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  All donors will have a chance to  win a $10 Visa card.

'Anonymous People:' Movie to highlight substance abuse treatment, prevention

DAVID CONDRY PREVENTION SPECIALIST,ASAC
September 8, 2015 12:59 pm

On Monday, September 21st at 7pm, ASAC will be having a public showing at Tilford Elementary Auditorium of the documentary movie “Anonymous People” to promote prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

VPRD offers various fitness programs

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
September 8, 2015 10:27 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for three fitness programs that will help keep you in shape this fall. All programs are designed to allow you to participate at a rate that is most comfortable to you.

Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive, September 17

KRISTIE DAVIS
August 25, 2015 1:30 pm

THE NEXT VINTON COMMUNITY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held Thursday, September 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center.

Taking concussions seriously: Cognitive test helps protect VS students

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2015 10:41 am

Have you ever tried to explain the effect of a concussion to someone who did not understand it? My first attempt at this came on Friday, Sept. 13, 1974.

Virginia Gay Hospital to host blood drive, September 11

LIFE SERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 19, 2015 10:18 am

What’s the first group of people that comes to mind when you think of blood transfusions? Trauma victims? Those patients’ lives are certainly saved with donated blood, but the bulk of blood transfusions go to people battling cancer! LifeServe Blood Center is proud to be the blood provider for local hospitals.