AMERICANS URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO SUPPORT HURRICANE IMPACTED AREAS

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
September 28, 2022 2:42 pm

As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Interorganizational Task Force is urging eligible blood donors in parts of the United States unaffected by the storm to make donation appointments as soon as possible and keep existing appointments.

"Rainbow" Fentanyl Targets Kids

U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY
September 22, 2022 8:14 pm

Q&A: “Rainbow” Fentanyl Targets KidsWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley  Q:  What do parents need to know about “rainbow” fentanyl?  A:  As students headed back to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an alert about candy-colored, “rainbow” fentanyl produced and marketed by the drug cartels to entice young people.

Fight Flu get the Vaccine

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 21, 2022 12:34 pm

Atkins Family Medical Clinic will be Hosting a Flu Shot Clinic:Monday, Sept. 26             8AM-3PMTuesday, Sept.

Fall Prevention Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 21, 2022 12:19 pm

A message from VGH for fall prevention week. See the message below!

IowaOpioidHelp.com provides resources for Iowans with Opioid Use Disorder

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
September 19, 2022 1:23 pm

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller unveiled today a website dedicated to providing Iowans with a path to recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. IowaOpioidHelp.

Red Cross Blood Drive September 29

RED CROSS
September 14, 2022 3:16 pm

The Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, September 29, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activities Center, 1703 C Ave. In the "Race in to Give" challenge, all donors will have a chance to win a VIP NASCAR experience, including 2 tickets to a 2023 race.

September Needs You!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 14, 2022 3:16 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is holding a Vinton Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 27 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room (502 N. 9th Ave.

Parenting the Love and Logic Way: Free program for parents or guardians

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2022 5:28 pm

Parenting the Love and Logic Way is a six week series of classes for parents or guardians living with children from birth to 18. Join the classes and receive:FREE SnackFREE Childcare during programming (RSVP to reserve)Earn FREE diapers, wipes, gift cards and more.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Nominated for 2022 Governor's Award

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 8, 2022 12:54 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab has been Nominated for the 2022 Governor's Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. In a letter from Dawn Fisk the Health Facility Division Administrator a branch of the Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals, she said that while the facility was not selected for this year's award, she shared that it was quite an honor to be nominated.

What to do if your doctor feels you've been injured by a vaccine

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 7, 2022 12:51 am

For the last several years now, vaccines have been available for protecting against COVID-19 and all of its variants. The vaccines have been effective in lessening some of the more severe reactions to COVID.