March Words on Wellness Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
February 28, 2020 6:56 am

Click to viewAttached you will find your edition of the March 2020 WOW newsletter. This edition features:Eat Right Bite by BiteRecipe for Pineapple Sn

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

ASAC
February 28, 2020 6:56 am

 The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the National Council on Problem Gambling, dedicates March to helping people “have the conversation” about problem gambling.

Benton County Prepares for COVID-19

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2020 3:04 pm

By Benton County Public HealthBenton County Public Health is advising residents about what they can do now to prepare for the potential spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

BENTON-IOWA CPPC BRINGS PATTI LUND (WACHTENDORF) AND DOCUMENTARY RESILIENCE

VINTON TODAY
February 20, 2020 4:11 am

The child may not remember, but the body remembers.Benton-Iowa Community Partnership for Protecting Children is pleased to announce Patti (Wachtendorf) Lund, recently retired Iowa State Penitentiary warden, will be giving a talk on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Blairstown Community Center, 305 Locust Street NW.

When Rumors Fly, Turn to Trusted Resources

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 19, 2020 5:43 am

When a new virus like coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) emerges on the public health scene, there are many questions. It is normal to be concerned about COVID-19, which has caused so much illness and death in China.

The world is a better place with you in it

VINTON TODAY
February 17, 2020 5:04 am

By Jamie Stander Calling all VINTON-SHELLSBURG, CPU and BENTON COMMUNITY middle schoolers and high schoolers…On Sunday, March 15, from 4:30-7:00 p.

Virginia Gay Hospital welcomes Brendan Leiran, PA-C

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 14, 2020 4:03 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Brendan Leiran, PA-C, as an Emergency Room/Hospitalist. He received a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from St.

Vinton Lutheran Home offering Support Group for Dementia Caregivers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 14, 2020 4:18 am

Vinton Lutheran Home Communities is offering a Dementia Support Group which wlll begin on Tuesday, February 18th. The event is open to caregivers, family, friends and those diagnosed with a dementia related illness.

Benton County Public Health Role in Novel Coronavirus Response

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 13, 2020 5:41 pm

Benton County Public Health continues to work with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local partners to monitor and respond to novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Health & Wellness Exhibitors Needed!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 4, 2020 6:53 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation is seeking health and safety-related businesses and organizations to share their expertise on healthy lifestyle topics with our community.