Chickenpox Can Be Serious. Protect Yourself and Your Child

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 6, 2014 10:23 am

Most children with chickenpox completely recover. But it can be serious, even deadly, for babies, adolescents, adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Leptospirosis Risk in Outdoor Activities

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 4, 2014 10:31 am

People who enjoy outdoor activities such as freshwater kayaking, rafting, canoeing or swimming may be at risk for leptospirosis. Learn how to help prevent infection and stay safe outdoors.

Cervical Cancer Risk Factors

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 1, 2014 9:07 am

All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from it.

Symptoms of a Heart Attack

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 30, 2014 10:01 am

The five major symptoms of a heart attack are— -Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. -Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. -Chest pain or discomfort.

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, August 5

JANET WOODHOUSE
July 29, 2014 2:12 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

Fight Off Food Poisoning

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 28, 2014 9:22 am

In warm-weather months, who doesn’t love to get outside for picnics, backyard gatherings, and of course delicious foods? But high temperatures raise your chance of getting sick from things you eat.

Staying Healthy at the Pool and Beach

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 25, 2014 9:30 am

Summer is a great time to go out and have fun in the water. But recreational waters—including swimming pools, lakes and oceans—can sometimes get contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

A Polio-Free U.S. Thanks to Vaccine Efforts

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 24, 2014 9:37 am

Thanks to effective vaccine, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. But poliovirus is still a threat in some countries. Be part of the success story and get your child vaccinated on schedule.

Remember sun safet during RAGBRAI; sunburn, dehydration concerns continue

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
July 16, 2014 12:04 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the thousands of bicyclists and volunteers participating in the 42nd Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) to protect themselves from the sun and heat.

5 Things You Should Know About Yoga

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 11, 2014 8:39 am

Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Researchers are studying how yoga may be used to help improve health and to learn more about its safe use.