Health And Fitness
It\'s Time for an Annual Check-Up!
It's time to take charge of your health! Schedule an appointment with your Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics health care provider for your annual check-up/physical exam.
Student Physicals -...
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks off Outdoor Adventures
Remember to protect against bug-borne diseases
The long Memorial Day weekend often includes outdoor activities. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Iowans to enjoy the many ...
Genomics, Family History & Osteoporosis
If one of your parents has had a fracture, especially a hip fracture, then earlier screening for osteoporosis might be right for you. Share your family health history with your doctor.
May is ...
Staying Safe and Healthy in the Water
IDPH recognizes Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week
Each year, the week before Memorial Day has been designated National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Preventio...
VIDEO: Celebrating Hospital Week at VGH
Virginia Gay Hospital is celebrating Hospital Week! Enjoy this video and see if you recognize anyone.
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... Asthma and School
Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States. It is also one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. On average, in a classroom of 30 children, abou...
Research Helps People and Pets
Where would we be without our furry friends? Pet dogs and cats stand by us with love and loyalty, sharing our lives’ ups and downs. Our beloved pets can also share many of the same medical p...
Tick Talk: Block Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
When warm weather arrives, you might get the urge to walk barefoot through the grass. But before you stroll through your lawn or head out on a hiking trail, you’ll want to protect yourself a...
How the Brain Pays Attention to Faces and Places
Researchers identified areas of the brain that help us target our attention to objects, such as faces. The finding offers insight into how our brains are able to focus attention on key tasks amid ...
Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters.
Considerations
Poison ivy is one of ...