1st Annual Benton County "Out Of The Darkness" Awareness Walk, September 10th

BENTON CO. SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
August 29, 2023 8:49 pm

The 1st Annual Benton County "Out Of The Darkness" Awareness Walk will be held at the Benton Community MS/HS Track & Field Complex located at 600 1st St.

What Happens When Someone Calls ASAC?

ASAC
August 22, 2023 12:14 pm

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone calls ASAC seeking additional information on treatment or other services? First, all calls and emails are received by our Patient Service Representatives.

Hawkeye Community College to Host Cedar Valley Mental Health Summit September 22

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
August 22, 2023 11:59 am

Hawkeye Community College will host the annual Cedar Valley Mental Health Summit on Friday, September 22, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Tama Hall on Hawkeye’s Main Campus, 1501 E.

Vinton Community Blood Drive - Give a pint, get a pint

RED CROSS
August 22, 2023 11:43 am

The American Red Cross will hold it's Vinton Fall Blood Drive on Thursday , Sept 28th from 12:30--5:30 at the skate center. We all know there have been lots of disasters lately and blood donations dip in the summer.

Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, LLC receives deficiency free designation

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 14, 2023 3:06 pm

It is with great pleasure to announce Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, LLC has achieved compliance ratings for Medicaid and Medicare through the Health Inspection division of Iowa Department of Inspections, the state organization conducting compliance inspections for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Words on Wellness August Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 8, 2023 12:30 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the August 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Meal Planning to Save Money ·    Recipe for Pork Loin Roast and Vegetables ·    Work Out Videos to Keep You Motivated ·    Is Radon in Your Home? Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Advocates hail approval of bill aimed at limiting waste of donated organs

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 1, 2023 10:59 am

BY: JAY WAAGMEESTEROrgan transplants by the numbers-Currently, more than 103,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list-17 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant-Every 10 minutes someone is added to the waitlistAdvocates say lives will be saved by legislation led by Sen.

Rural Access Hub assists residents with brain health services

RURAL ACCESS HUB
July 24, 2023 1:04 pm

The Rural Access Hub (RAH) maintains walk in hours are from 11am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday, however, staff can be utilized outside walk in hours with proper notification.

New Organization Forms: Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition (BCSPC)

BCSPC
July 13, 2023 10:43 am

The Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition (BCSPC) is a newly formed organization working to become a 501(c)(3). The coalition is comprised of organizations and individuals who have been affected by suicide in some way and have a vision to eliminate suicides in Benton County.

Splashpad and pool safety

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 11, 2023 10:22 pm

Splashpad safetySplashpads are a great way for young children to enjoy the water while reducing the risk of drowning. However, despite not collecting water in the play area as a pool would, splashpads are capable of spreading germs.