Spring: An Egg-citing Time of Year!

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 18, 2014 7:51 am

Cooking, coloring, hiding, and eating eggs are a sign of the season. Follow these easy tips to ensure the safety of the eggs. 1. Use eggs that have been properly stored in the refrigerator and are not past their “use by date.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Explained

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 18, 2014 7:51 am

Misinformation about the safety of GMOs is widespread today, especially on the Internet. Dr. Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of the department of food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, answers some common questions about GMOs.

VGH Transitioning to Electronic Health Records

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 17, 2014 11:43 am

NOTICE: Starting in April 2014, the clinics of Virginia Gay Hospital which are Urbana, Atkins, Van Horne and Vinton Family Medical Clinics will be transitioning to electronic health records.

Diabetes Support Group to learn tips, tools for facing vision loss

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 17, 2014 8:30 am

Want to stay living independently?  Want to be gainfully employed despite declining vision? See what tools are available for you to reach these goals by attending the VGH Diabetes Support Group.

Help boost local blood supply; donate during LifeServe/VGH event today

VINTON TODAY
March 14, 2014 10:33 am

The winter months can often impact the local blood supply, but this winter has been especially harsh.  The brutal temperatures along with winter storms have created many challenges for blood donors to get out and give a donation.

What To Do When Your Head Hurts

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 14, 2014 8:29 am

Most of us get headaches from time to time. Some are mild. Others cause throbbing pain. They can last for minutes or days. There are many different types of headaches.

Efforts Continue to Reduce Underage Drinking in Benton County

DAVID CONDRY PREVENTION SPECIALIST,ASAC
March 12, 2014 10:12 am

Over the past decade many important prevention steps have been taken to reduce alcohol use among Benton County youth and these steps have produced some impressive results.

World Salt Awareness Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 12, 2014 9:23 am

Too much sodium increases your blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Check the label! This year's World Salt Awareness Week focuses on the need for clear and consistent nutrition labelling so consumers know how much sodium they are consuming each day and can choose foods with lower sodium.

What is COPD?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 10, 2014 8:47 am

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs.

Prevalence of allergies the same, regardless of where you live

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 7, 2014 9:02 am

In the largest, most comprehensive, nationwide study to examine the prevalence of allergies from early childhood to old age, scientists from the National Institutes of Health report that allergy prevalence is the same across different regions of the United States, except in children 5 years and younger.