Health And Fitness
COVID19 vaccine clinics 6/26-6/30
Benton County Public Health Clinic located at Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton COVID19 vaccine clinic hours are below. Go tp the check-in at the front entrance for registration. COVID19 Vaccine Clinics:Monday, June 26th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/ModernaTuesday, June 27th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vacci
Benton County Public Health Clinic tonight from 5-9 p.m.
Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration COVID19 Vaccine Clinics: Friday, June 23rd, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna
Area long-term care facility receives National Silver Achievement Quality Award
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Silver Achievement in Quality Award. La Porte City Specialty Care (La Porte City, IA) and West Ridge Care Center (Cedar Rapids, IA) were recognized by AHCA/NCAL with this award. The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program honors long-term and post-acute care providers that have demonstrated their commitment to improving the quality of care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY RESPONSIBLY
The 4th of July is a time for celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of summer holiday festivities but if you do indulge, plan for a sober ride home. The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with local law enforcement for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign July 1-5.
LA PORTE CITY SPECIALTY CARE RECIPIENT OF GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE
La Porte City Specialty Care is pleased to
announce it has received the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals
Governor's Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.
Nominations for the award are made by residents, family members, or staff of the
healthcare facilities. The Department of Inspection and Appeals received three
nominations for La Porte City Specialty Care from current residents' families.
Benton County Public Health Clinic
Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at front entrance registration COVID19 Vaccine Clinics: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/ModernaWednesday, June 14th, 2023, 9am-1pm: Vaccine Clinic for adults Pfizer/ModernaWednesday, June 14th, 2023,
NEW RESOURCE FOR IOWANS TO LEARN ABOUT EMERGING DRUGS
The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) unveiled a new website to educate Iowans about emerging substances for which there may be little or no regulation, such as Xylazine and Kratom. The new online resource also highlights the dangers of evolving illicit substances like fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and highly potent marijuana products. The Iowa Emerging Drugs in Iowa website provides educational information about newer or changing substances marketed for consumption in Iowa.
Farmers Market Program Checks Available to WIC Recipients, Low-Income Seniors
Program assists Iowa WIC recipients and lower-income seniors in obtaining fresh and nutritious local produce while building market demand for Iowa farmers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks are now available for eligible Iowa WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) recipients and low-income senior citizens.