Health And Fitness
Peer Recovery Zone Meeting held every Wednesday
Peer Recovery Zone Meeting
We offer free peer recovery zone meetings for adults 18 and
over. Peer Recovery provides a safe, fun, caring, and supportive
space where adults can connect with others ...
Leadership Musings
Several times a week someone in the community takes me aside and asks me about treatment for substance use disorder or gambling abuse. It is a stark reminder that these health issue affects someone i...
Sesame Street introduces new character to deal with Substance Abuse
Anyone who has raised a child (or been a child) in the last 50 years has surely been thankful for the education, entertainment and connection provided by Sesame Street. Now those lovable Muppets... Breast Cancer Survivors to meet December 2
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Monday, December 1 at Windsor Manor in the dining room at 5:45 for the annual Christmas get together. Please bring a snack to share and a $10 gift for the exchange. ...
Immediate Medical Response (IMR) Class Offered
(The class you take after Stop the Bleed.)Have you taken STB and want to know more in-depth information and practice the skills more? This is that class. IMR is a hands-on class, while not required h...
Survive Today offers Stop the Bleed Class for 2019
The final class of 2019 will be offered by Survive Today on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the North Benton Ambulance Service on W. 4th St.This class will cover:Basic and relevant anato...
PARTNERSHIP FOR PROTECTING CHILDREN ASKS COMMUNITY TO SEEK CONNECTION
We all need connection. Connectedness between individuals; between families and the greater community; among community organizations and institutions. Connectedness refers to a sense of bei... November WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Click to ViewAttached you will find your edition of the November WOW newsletter. This edition features:Why You Might Need More PotassiumRecipe for Autumn SoupUgly Fruits & Vegetables – Are They S...
Gov. Reynolds highlighted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the West Des Moines Police Department’s drug take back site. Prescription Drug Take Back Day — which wil...
SHIIP Counselors Ready to Assist Iowans as Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
Open enrollment is underway for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and the Iowa Insurance Division’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is ...