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2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Michele Schoonover
Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to recognize Michele Schoonover for over four decades of remarkable dedication, passion, and leadership. As an influential leader in healthcare, Michele’s 44-year journey has shaped the hospital’s growth and strengthened healthcare services for the Vinton community and beyond.Michele joined Virginia Gay Hospital in 1980 as a radiology technologist and quickly rose through the ranks, pursuing further education while working full-time. Growing Tomorrow's Leaders with the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Pork BBQ
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Monday, November 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ meeting at Tilford Elementary. A total of 190 people attended the event, including 58 FFA members and 132 friends, family members, and guests who came to support the chapter. Before the ceremony, everyone enjoyed an amazing spread of food provided by Merchant’s Grilling and all of the FFA members' families.
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Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Starts Friday, November 22
Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Starts Friday, November 22nd !The Salvation Army's Red Kettle bell ringing campaign will kick off on Friday, November 22nd .this year and run through Saturday, December 24th at Vinton's Fareway Grocery Store.Please call Julie at 319-329-7119 to sign up for time to ring the bell, whether as a group or as an individual. North Benton Ambulance Director, recognized as Provider of the Year in Iowa
North Benton Ambulance director Anna Demuth, was nominated for and recognized as the Career EMS Provider of the Year out of the entire state of Iowa. The award is presented to directors who “demonstrated excellence in their work and has gone above and beyond in their service to Iowans.” A ceremony took place on Saturday in Des Moines to recognize Demuth. 2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Dawn Stephenson
Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Dawn Stephenson as a 2024 Legacy Honors Award recipient. Dawn's journey with VGH began in 1977, when she joined the hospital's Annex team as a high school senior. Over the past 47 years, Dawn's dedication to healthcare, patient safety, and education has had a lasting impact on the hospital and the community.
Looking for Holiday Gifts?
Support the Post Prom fundraising effort! Take a look at the options at the following link! Shop until December 7, 2024. Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store | Shop Cutlery & Gifts 2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Dave Vermedahl
Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to name Dave Vermedahl as the 2024 Legacy Honoree in recognition of his outstanding service and leadership on the Virginia Gay Hospital Board of Directors. Since joining the board in 1998—initially as Mayor of Vinton and, since 2001, in an ongoing role that now includes Vice Chair—Dave has played a vital role in guiding the hospital through transformative projects and initiatives that have enhanced local healthcare access and sustainability. GIVE ONE MORE IN 2024 AT VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
There are still several appointments available for the Virginia Gay Hospital blood drive coming up on Tuesday, November 26th. Our goal is to fill the schedule and make a difference in the lives of patients in need of lifesaving care.Imagine the profound impact we could make if each of us
committed to the simple yet extraordinary act of donating blood more than once in a calendar year.
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Vinton Shellsburg Salutes our Veterans
Hands down, one of the best events that Vinton-Shellsburg provides for the community is the annual Veterans Assembly. Denny Miller added the finishing touch to the table set for the POW/MIA veterans at the beginning of the ceremony, always a touching moment. As I snapped photos, I realized that I was trying to capture the feeling of the assembly via the clicks of the camera, at the same time knowing that I simply couldn't do it justice. 2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Don Logan
Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to announce Don Logan as a recipient of the 2024 Legacy Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership, dedication, and generosity. Don’s contributions as chair of the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation Board have been transformative, bringing both growth and sustainability to the hospital’s mission of delivering outstanding healthcare services to the community.
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