Health And Fitness
BLOOD DONORS EARN GRATITUDE, COOL GEAR
When a blood donor makes a lifesaving donation with LifeServe Blood Center, they're not just receiving the immediate gratification of saving three local lives. LifeServe Blood Center blood donors...
Fall Prevention in the Home & Community
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Many of us either know someone who has fallen or has fallen themselves, but did you know that 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 65 falls every year? Falls are the lea... Healthy tips from the Extensions February WOW Newsletter
By Rachel Wall
Click here to view the February WOW newsletter
This edition features:
·Overnight Oats
·Recipe for Overnight Oatmeal with Berries
·Oatmeal: It's a Keeper!
·Physical Fitnes...
IDPH Seeks Public Input on Newborn Disorders
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recruiting individuals interested in issues related to newborn screening for inherited conditions. The project coordinated through the IDPH Center for Co...
IDPH Says Norovirus Behind Several Outbreaks
Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received numerous reports of diarrhea and vomiting outbreaks caused by norovirus. While norovirus activity occurs year-roun...
'Beat Cancer:' Vikettes continue Pink Night tradition on basketball court
Vikettes Denise Perez, left and Lycy Howes-Vonstein escort survivor Erma Neve during Pink Night.
The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team continued its tradition of honoring breast cancer survi... Virginia Gay Home Health says "Thanks!"
The Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is extending their gratitude and appreciation to everyone for the success of their 4th Annual "Angel Tree". They were able to collect and distri...
Conquering Diabetes Family Style
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(This article is part of Virginia Gay Hospital's bi-annual publication, "Thrive" Fall/Winter 2017 issue. An online version of the entire publication ... Become a Hero in 2018
LifeServe Blood Center is urging blood donors to realize their hero potential and make 2018 a lifesaving year!
One hour of your time is enough to make a lifesaving blood donation, which has the power...
Benton County joins dozens of others in federal lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
By Dean Close, Editor
Benton County has joined nearly 1/3 of other Iowa counties, as well as dozens of other counties in Iowa and Illinois, in joining one of the latest of many federal lawsuits aga...