Health And Fitness
Keeping the Blood Supply Safe for Patients in Need
Each year, LifeServe Blood Center performs more than one million tests on blood products collected from volunteer blood donors. Each individual blood unit is put through fifteen te... Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation asks you to “Round Up for Hope”
The Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation (VGHHCF) is partnering with Vinton’s Fareway Meat and Grocery Store from September 14-19 to raise funds in support of women’s health in Benton Coun...
Generation Rx: Free Prescription Drug Misuse Education Program for Benton County
Generation Rx—a free and educational initiative to promote safe medication practices in an effort to prevent the misuse of prescription drugs, is being offered to any group in Benton County that is ...
Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive, September 30
The next Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at the Vinton Skate Center, 1703 C Avenue, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19, please wear your mask and ma...
Labor Day 2020 COVID-19 and Food Safety Guidance
As Iowans gather with their families this Labor Day to celebrate the accomplishments of American workers, and mark the unofficial end of summer vacation, IDPH reminds all Iowans that COVID-19 is still...
Benton County Public Health Reminds Residents to Gather Responsibly Over Weekend
As Iowans prepare to celebrate the accomplishments of American workers and mark the unofficial end of summer vacation this Labor Day weekend, Benton County Public Health urges residents to be inform...
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED IN OUR COMMUNITY COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE
LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive.To help ensure the safety of blood donors and team members during this COVID-19 ...
September WOW Newsletter
Attached you will find the September 2020 WOW newsletter. This edition features:· Back to School? Back to Work? Pack Lunch to Go!· Recipe fo...
VGH Clinics are open now to serve the Community
Make your appointment today at any of the following locations!Our clinics are fully open and able to schedule appointments either early mornings or later in the afternoons and early evenings for your ...
‘Team Up For 10’ with the Healthiest State Annual Walk on October 7
In October 2011, Gov. Terry Branstad led a "Start Somewhere Walk" outside of the Iowa Capitol and invited communities across the state to do the same. It was a call to action for all Iowans to priorit...