Obesity Rate Declines Among Low-Income Iowa Preschoolers

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 9, 2013 11:27 am

News Release - Iowa is among 19 states and territories with decreases in obesity among low-income 2 to 4-year-olds, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Another Diarrheal Illness Increases across Iowa

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 8, 2013 12:53 pm

Cryptosporidiosis can be prevented by good hygiene In recent weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received a growing number of reports of Cryptosporidiosis, or ‘Crypto.

Oven Canning- UNSAFE

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 7, 2013 9:55 am

Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer.  It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.

Antioxidant: Vitamin A

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 7, 2013 8:36 am

Vitamin A is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation.

Red Cross blood drive set for Wednesday

KRISTIE DAVIS
August 6, 2013 1:29 pm

Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive today, Wednesday, August 7, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Special refreshments today are rootbeer floats.

Intro to Antioxidants

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 5, 2013 11:07 am

Introduction Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Diets high in vegetables and fruits, which are good sources of antioxidants, have been found to be healthy; however, research has not shown antioxidant supplements to be beneficial in preventing diseases.

U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 2, 2013 8:34 am

U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise Keeping moms and babies together during the hospital stay is important to progress Breastfeeding rates have continued to rise over the past decade, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cyclospora Update: Source Identified

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 31, 2013 10:53 am

IDPH, CDC, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, the State Hygienic Laboratory and local public health agencies are investigating an outbreak caused by Cyclospora.

Ticks Likely Source for New Heartland Virus

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 31, 2013 10:39 am

What is a phlebovirus? "Phlebovirus" is the name for a family of related viruses. Viruses in this family are found all over the world. Some of these viruses can cause people to get sick.

Investigation of an Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the US

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 29, 2013 9:02 am

Updated by CDC: 7/26/13 On June 28, 2013, CDC was notified of 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection in Iowa residents who had become ill in June and did not have a history of international travel during the 14 days before the onset of illness.