Benton County at 23 active COVID cases

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 21, 2020 4:12 pm

If there's a 2 week incubation time with COVID, that would put us back almost to the 4th of July weekend. Right now Benton County stands at 94 cases, up more than 10 from the last report shared on Vinton Today.

Suicide Prevention Program Still Available Virtually to Agribusiness Community

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 7, 2020 4:18 pm

Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty, stress, and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries and unpredictable commodity prices also continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety.

Hand Sanitizer warning from the FDA for Sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2020 12:23 am

The FDA continues receiving reports about the use of the hand sanitizer made by Eskbiochem.  FDA is encouraging healthcare professionals, consumers, and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of hand sanitizers to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: Complete and submit the report online; orDownload and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED THIS SUMMER COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2020 1:51 am

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive.It’s important that eligible community members continue to give blood regularly to ensure the health of the community.

Test Iowa sites relocated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids

STATE OF IOWA
June 12, 2020 4:18 pm

Test Iowa sites in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will be moved to new locations in those communities later today when testing concludes at 6 p.m. The Des Moines site, currently located at the Iowa Events Center north parking lot, was the first to open in the state on April 25.

BRIAN MEEKER, D.O., ELECTED AS VICE-PRESIDENT TO IOWA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSN

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 9, 2020 2:24 pm

Dr. Brian Meeker was elected vice-president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association.Brian Meeker, D.O. of Vinton, Iowa attended and graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1984.

Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab share guidelines for reopening

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 8, 2020 12:53 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab received guidance from Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on the phased-in reopening of nursing homes. Phase I of the reopening plan does not change any of our current practices until we have 14 days without any positive or suspected cases in staff or residents.

Vinton's Red Cross Community Blood Drive to be held June 19

RED CROSS
June 5, 2020 4:03 am

The Vinton Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Friday, June 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Due to COVID requirements, you must have an appointment and bring a mask if you have one.

Preserve Your Garden's Bounty

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 3, 2020 3:08 am

Preserving your garden’s summer bounty is a great way to enjoy home-grown produce year round— as long as you don’t serve foodborne illness, like botulism, with your home preserved foods.

Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency received best in class

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 27, 2020 3:29 pm

Congratulations to the Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency staff for receiving customer experience awards from Pinnacle Quality Insight in the following areas: Specific Care Issues; Care From The Agency's Home Health Providers, and Recommend This Agency To Family Or Friends.