Area long-term care facility receives National Silver Achievement Quality Award

IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
June 23, 2023 9:19 am

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Silver Achievement in Quality Award.

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY RESPONSIBLY

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
June 23, 2023 9:19 am

 The 4th of July is a time for celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of summer holiday festivities but if you do indulge, plan for a sober ride home.

LA PORTE CITY SPECIALTY CARE RECIPIENT OF GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2023 2:23 pm

La Porte City Specialty Care is pleased to announce it has received the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals Governor's Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.

Fresh Conversations at 4th St. Diner, Monday, June 26

4TH ST. DINER
June 12, 2023 12:06 pm

Benton County Public Health Clinic

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
June 12, 2023 12:05 pm

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration  COVID19 Vacc

NEW RESOURCE FOR IOWANS TO LEARN ABOUT EMERGING DRUGS

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
June 8, 2023 2:32 pm

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) unveiled a new website to educate Iowans about emerging substances for which there may be little or no regulation, such as Xylazine and Kratom.

Farmers Market Program Checks Available to WIC Recipients, Low-Income Seniors

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
June 7, 2023 9:32 pm

Program assists Iowa WIC recipients and lower-income seniors in obtaining fresh and nutritious local produce while building market demand for Iowa farmers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks are now available for eligible Iowa WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) recipients and low-income senior citizens.

June Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 7, 2023 12:00 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the June 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Get Fired Up! Grill What’s in Season ·    Recipe for Grilled Vegetable Packets ·    Three Simple Rules for Outdoor Meals ·    Double Up on Food Bucks Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Belle Plaine Specialty Care receives national Commitment to Quality Bronze Award

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2023 12:16 pm

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.

Vigilance is Key to Preventing Tick Bites

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 6, 2023 12:04 pm

Entomologist discusses strategies for avoiding ticks and the diseases they spreadTicks, and the pathogens they carry, can pose a serious risk to human health.