Benton County Public Health Reminds Residents to Gather Responsibly Over Weekend

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 6, 2020 10:14 am

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 informed about how COVID-19 spreads and steps they can take to reduce the spread of the virus.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED IN OUR COMMUNITY COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2020 12:33 am

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 pandemic, LifeServe is enforcing several precautionary measures.

September WOW Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
September 3, 2020 4:45 pm

Attached you will find the September 2020 WOW newsletter. This edition features: ·     Back to School? Back to Work? Pack Lunch to Go! ·     Recipe for After-School Hummus ·     Don’t Forget About Lunch Box Food Safety ·     Beginning SMART Physical Activity Goals For resources to use during the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit our Finding Answers Now page.

VGH Clinics are open now to serve the Community

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 31, 2020 5:19 pm

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 convenience.

‘Team Up For 10' with the Healthiest State Annual Walk on October 7

VINTON TODAY
August 27, 2020 7:54 am

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 prioritize their health and make physical activity part of their daily routines.

IOWANS IMPACTED BY DERECHO CAN CONTACT IOWA CONCERN HOTLINE

STATE OF IOWA
August 19, 2020 12:59 pm

 COVID Recovery Iowa is responding to the mental health needs of Iowans impacted by the recent storm. While more than 75,000 Iowans are still without power one week after a derecho destroyed trees, homes and brought down power lines across the state, help is available by contacting the Iowa Concern Hotline.

Atkins Family Medical Clinic to open on Thursday

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 13, 2020 6:04 am

The Atkins Family Clinic will be open on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm for acute patients only. The clinic had been closed since the storm hit, but will be open.

Benton Co. Public Health Urges Parents to Schedule Well Child and Immunization

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 13, 2020 5:34 am

As Iowans continue to push through the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain their new sense of normalcy, parents and guardians of school-aged children are reminded that annual physicals and back-to-school immunizations are still important.

Team Up for 10' years of the Healthiest State Annual Walk

VINTON TODAY
August 3, 2020 5:56 pm

Registration for the Healthiest State 10th Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is now open. On Wednesday, October 7, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in walks at schools, workplaces and in their communities.

WOW Newsletter for August

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 31, 2020 12:46 am

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