Biden administration plans to cover weight loss meds under Medicare, Medicaid

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
December 2, 2024 9:15 am

By Jennifer ShuttThe Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s reinterpreting federal law to allow Medicare and Medicaid patients access to anti-obesity medications to reduce their weight over the long term.

WOW December 2024 Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 26, 2024 2:56 pm

Good afternoon, Attached you will find the December 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Stay Healthy This Winter: Support Your Immune HealthRecipe for Pomegranate Ginger MocktailSafe Food Practices When Volunteering at Food PantriesDelicious Holiday Mocktails Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

What's Next?

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2024 11:44 am

Benton Community would welcome any community members to join us on the evening of Monday, November 25th for our evening session with Emma Benoit. You can learn more about Emma's story around her suicide attempt and her work now about advocating for mental health resources for youth by watching the preview to her documentary https://www.

World Diabetes Day, Thursday, November 14

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 13, 2024 7:06 pm

World Diabetes Day will be recognized on Thursday, November 14. Join Virginia Gay Hospital and WEAR BLUE on World Diabetes Day, November 14th! Raising Awareness! Approximately 37.

Emma Benoit to speak at Benton Community November 25

BCSPC
November 13, 2024 6:59 pm

Benton Community School District would like to extend a warm welcome to any community member who would like to join us on Monday evening, November 25.Activities will begin at 4:00 p.

Safe Sitter Class offered at the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 13, 2024 7:32 am

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser.

November Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 30, 2024 8:29 pm

Attached you will find the November 2024 Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter.This edition features:Eat Protein for Aging WellRecipe for Beef StewPoultry Food SafetyMotivation to Move  Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar --  https://www.

Domestic Abuse Survivor Gives Hope to Those Struggling

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2024 10:26 pm

Last month marked 5 years since I left an abusive relationship. It was one of the hardest but worthwhile things a person can do.On average it takes a person 7 times to leave an abusive relationship; and when I finally left for good, it was my 6th and final attempt.

Donate Blood at VGH Clinic Conference Room Tuesday, November 26

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 26, 2024 5:35 pm

Donate Blood at a LifeServe Blood Drive and know that your gift will support Virginia Gay Hospital directly. Your local blood donation makes a big difference!Donations will be collected at Virginia Gay Hospital's Clinic Conference Room on Tuesday, November 26 from 11:45 a.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE WE GIVE BLOOD CAMPAIGN

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
October 24, 2024 12:01 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce its participation in The We Give Blood campaign, a first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition.