August WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 22, 2019 8:21 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the August WOW newsletter. This edition features:Putting Mindfulness on Your PlateRecipe for Mexican Corn Sala

Give Local Save Local

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2019 7:00 pm

 Give blood with LifeServe Blood Center to save local hospital patients!LifeServe Blood Center is the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals and medical centers across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

BLINDNESS SUPPORT MEETING, July 25 in Cedar Rapids

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 9:30 pm

If you are blind or experiencing loss of vision, life can be pretty scary if you don’t have any tools or connections to deal with the situation.  Participating in a support group can help you find that you are not alone, and together we can share tips and tricks we have found to overcome difficulties posed by loss of vision.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Quarterly

JANET WOODHOUSE
July 7, 2019 10:14 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors have decided to meet quarterly the first Monday.  Therefore, the next meeting will be held the first Tuesday in September (due to Labor Day on the first Monday) in the Windsor Manor dining room.

Blood Drive Today at the Vinton Skate Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 27, 2019 9:05 am

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive today at the Vinton Skate Center from 1-6:00 p.m. Stop out and give a little!

July WOW Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
June 21, 2019 11:50 am

You will find your edition of the July WOW newsletter here. This edition features: Eating Fish Protects Your HeartAsparagus with Gremolata Sauce

Suggested ways to protect sensitive people from heavy fireworks smoke

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
June 21, 2019 6:48 am

As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.“If your family or friends suffer from asthma or respiratory difficulties, it’s important for them to stay upwind, a safe distance from fireworks smoke,” says Brian Hutchins, DNR air quality supervisor.

Donate Blood Thursday, June 27th and receive FREE Tootsie's Ice Cream

RED CROSS
June 20, 2019 12:05 pm

FREE TOOTSIE'S SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM will be given to all who donate blood at the Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 27, at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.

IDPH Offers Drowning Prevention Reminders

VINTON TODAY
June 19, 2019 8:25 am

Drownings are a leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 14 and three children die each day in the U.S. because of drowning. Nationally, drowning kills more children ages 1 through 4 than anything else except birth defects.

YOUTH Mental Health First Aid

ASAC
June 18, 2019 2:33 pm

Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911 Sometimes, first aid is YOU! A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.