Health And Fitness
Iowa hospitals oppose mandatory reporting of major medical errors
By Clark KauffmanA bill that would require Iowa’s medical facilities to inform regulators of any serious medical errors is again facing opposition from the state’s hospitals.Senate File 2185 ...
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group- Benton County
You are not alone. This ongoing, drop-in support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Attend as often—or as little—as you need. First Tuesday of eac... Application for Health Care Professional Incentive Program Launched
Program provides financial awards to eligible health care professionals who commit to practicing in high-demand fields serving high-need counties across Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa De...
Senate panel rejects bill to ensure care facility residents can use granny cams
Iowa facilities are currently able to prohibit residents’ use of camerasBy Clark KauffmanAn Iowa Senate committee has rejected legislation that would prevent nursing homes from barring residents’ ... Legislation to Improve Kids’ Access to Life-Saving Medical Care Becomes Law
Legislation from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is now law after President Trump signed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding pa...
Iowa first in the nation to award Rural Health Transformation Program funding
—State announces intent to award $78.6M in federal funds that support Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns Project— Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department...
February Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the February 2026 Words on Wellness newsletter.This month’s topics include:Beating the Afternoon Slump Without CaffeineRecipe for HummusCleaning vs. ...
Virginia Gay Hospital Welcomes Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Haben
Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Collin Haben, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, to its outpatient orthopedic clinic. Dr. Haben brings adv... Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Tonight
Monthly Meeting Agenda📅 Date: February 2, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (CT)📍 Location for in-person: Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Ave, Van Horne, IA Virtual – Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 7...
Help a stranger, give blood - January 23
Join us this month in donating blood at the January 23, 2026 blood drive! From 11:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. a clinic will be set up at Virginia Gay Hospital in the Conference Room. Text LIFESERVE to ...