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Health And Fitness

D.C. Dispatch: Iowa delegation discuss measures on maternal health, Medicaid

By Robin OpsahlMembers of Iowa’s federal delegation have introduced multiple measures related to health care, weighing in on Medicaid coverage and maternal care options.Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. ...

Efforts result in victory for Midwifery in Iowa

Kim Reynolds, Governor, announced the passing of bill HF 887: A bill for an act removing birth centers from the meaning of institutional health facility.Passage of the bill has been a long hard b...
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Gov. Reynolds announces ‘Healthy Kids Iowa’ summer program to feed more children

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has approved a demonstration project submitted by Iowa Health and Human Services for the state’s ...

Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, June 6

The American Red Cross will be sponsoring its next blood drive in Vinton on Thursday, June 5th, from 12-5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Go to www,redcross.org/blood to sign up or call...

May Words on Wellness

You will find the May 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features:The Link between Sleep and ObesityRecipe for Mushroom QuinoaUpdate on Food AllergiesHandle with Care: Fruits and Veg...
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VINTON, IOWA DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM MERITS ADA RECOGNITION

The Virginia Gay Hospital diabetes self-management education program in Vinton, Iowa has been awarded continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The program was originally Recognize...

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Date: May 5, 2025  Time: 1800 Location: In person and virtualJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/7095171854?pwd=Y2oAQ7dqObFiGwa6HGzLK1qarvIjAr.1&omn=81387153670Meeting ID: 709 517 1854...

Senate approves bill requiring schools to publicize vaccine exemption info

By Robin OpsahlAny communication from schools on immunization requirements would have to include information and requirements for families seeking an exemption under a bill sent to the governor Tuesda...
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Chalk the Town Green May 1

Chalk the Town GreenMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're joining Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative campaign to Chalk the Town Green! Stop by the library anytime between 9am and 8pm on Thur...

Be the Reason Lives are Saved this Summer

As we enter the month of May, we’re inviting you to not only roll up your sleeve—but to bring someone new along with you. Young donors, especially high school and college students, donat...
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