Attached you will find the July NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features: ·    5 Quick Facts for

Iowa Department of Public Health is seeing an increase in foodborne illness reports, which tend to peak during the summer. Warmer temperatures help pathogens such as Salmonella thrive.

Attached you will find your edition of the July 2021 Words on Wellness Newsletter. This edition features:* July is National Watermelon Month

Many families may be playing catch up with their regular visits to the dentist, eye doctor, and family physician after the delays caused by COVID-19. To avoid the back-to-school rush amid summer vacations, camps, and activities, Delta Dental of Iowa encourages families to contact their health providers now to schedule those dental appointments, eye exams, school physicals, and wellness exams.

LifeServe Blood Center, the non-profit community-based blood supplier in our region, is now one of hundreds of organizations across the state facing unprecedented and critical staff shortages.

We all love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on our nation's roads.

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to give blood to help patients in local hospitals this summer.Travel, outdoor fun, boating, and other summer activities can all lead to an increase in traumas in local emergency rooms.

Virginia Gay Hospital celebrates Darwin Boots, CNA in Nursing & Rehab! Darwin recently received his Certified Nursing Assistant certificate completing a CNA apprenticeship program in conjunction with Kirkwood Community College and VGH.

WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Monday, June 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 pmTuesday, June 29th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pmFriday, July 2nd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pmTuesday, July 6, 7:00 a.

WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Monday, June 21st, 12:00 - 5:00 pmTuesday, June 22nd, 7:00 am - 2:00 pmFriday, June 25th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmWHO: Anyone 18 years and olderCOST: Free*Must be able to return the week of July 19th - July 23rd for 2nd vaccine*Please contact our office if you would like to make an appointment or have any questions:319-472-6460Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available between 8 am-noon - check in at VGH Registration.