Peer Recovery Zone December Schedule

PEER RECOVERY ZONE
November 30, 2022 12:51 pm

The Peer Recovery Zone meets at 811 D Ave. in the conference room on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.For anyone 18 years and older, come and join the fun! Bring a snack or drink and stay the day.

Katie Cox updates Vinton Kiwanis on Winter Illnesses and Care

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 30, 2022 2:05 am

The Director of Benton County Health, Katie Cox, spoke to the area Kiwanis Club sharing with the group updates on the illnesses making the round this winter.

Don't Let the Blood Supply Fall

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
November 23, 2022 12:02 pm

The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall.

Dementia Friendly Vinton Training December 5, 6:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
November 22, 2022 10:11 am

Are you wanting an insight into Dementia? Join us on Monday, December 5th 6:00 pm at the  Vinton Palace Theatre  for an interactive experience and education about Dementia.

Virginia Gay Hospital Receives Performance Leadership Award for Outcomes

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 18, 2022 12:16 pm

As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, Virginia Gay Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes.

Naloxone Can Save a Life

ASAC
November 18, 2022 12:14 pm

Did you know that ASAC's prevention team offers naloxone (Narcan) training for groups or individuals? Naloxone is the best way to assist someone experience an opioid overdose and can save a life.

Miller announces Iowa to receive $19.9 million in Walmart opioid settlement

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
November 15, 2022 4:03 pm

Attorney General Tom Miller announced today that he and a coalition of attorneys general have reached a $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores.

SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Available at VGH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 9, 2022 12:45 pm

Medicare Counselling Services for Iowans, by appointment only, is available at Virginia Gay Hospital. Please call Barb at 319-472-6200 to schedul

ASAC Youth Day Treatment Services

ASAC
November 8, 2022 5:06 pm

Leadership at the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), serving Linn, Benton, Jones, Jackson, Dubuque, Delaware and Clinton counties is excited to announce a change in Youth Services programming effective 12.

Questions about Medicare?

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2022 1:57 am

Tressa Walton from Wilson Hite Insurance will be holding a Medicare Informational Session at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, November 8th, at 10 am and on Tuesday, November 15th  at 2 pm.