Health And Fitness

Nineteen long-term care leaders graduated from Iowa Health Care Association's (IHCA's) 2023-2024 Executive Health Care Leadership Institute program on July 12, 2024. This year-long leadership program provides Iowa long-term care workers with the leadership fundamentals and specific technical skills needed to provide care in post-acute care settings.

BY: KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS As part of President Joe Biden’s initiative to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve health outcomes in underserved communities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced new policy proposals that would require hospitals to adhere to more rigorous maternal care standards or risk losing their ability to participate in Medicare.

This conference offers a unique opportunity for those interested in the field of recovery to explore various recovery pathways, with a particular focus on recovering from substance use. Who Should Attend?Recovery CoachesPeer Support SpecialistsCollegiate Recovery StaffAlcohol and Drug CounselorsSocial WorkersMental Health CliniciansPrevention Spec

A Caregiver Wellness Day will be held on November 4th, 2024. This is an annual event put on by the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. The event covers seven counties in Iowa including Benton. The event will be held at the Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids and is a free event for any family caregiver. There will be 35+ vendors for participants to visit with throughout the day, along with guest speakers.

Two Classes are being offered concerning ICISFs Suicide Awareness and De-Escalation Skills course over a day in a half on September 25 & 26 for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.When: September 25 (8:00 - 5:00) and 26 (8:00 - 1:00)Where: Van Horne, IA Community CenterCost $175-Must register for both coursesMust Register by September 11 end of dayDE-ESCALATION SKILLS FOR THE FRONTLINE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TRAINING OPPORTUNITYA psychological crisis, by definition, is someone who is unbalanced because their coping skills have been overwhelmed.

To donate blood, simple go to the Clinic Conference Room at Virginia Gay Hospital on Tuesday, July 30th 11:45 am - 03:30 pm 502 N 9th Ave Vinton.TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A POSITIVE DONATION: We want you to feel great after you’ve donated. Prior to your donation: Drink plenty of fluids the night before and leading up to your donation - hydration is key to a positive experience.

STOP THE BLEEDFree Training OpportunityOpen to the PublicUncontrolled massive hemorrhage can result in death in less than two minutes. Learn how to control massive hemorrhage on anyone from Critical Care and Certified Tactical Paramedic and Tactical Medicine InstructorBraxton Morrison locally and for FREE.When: August 6, 1:00 pmWhere: Izaak WaltonMax participants 30.

Attached you will find your edition of the July 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Nutrition on the TrailsRecipe for Take-along Trail MixUsing and Calibrating Food ThermometersTips to Eliminate Food Waste Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/events

Event InformationVPL Memory CafeIndividuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our newly formed Memory Cafe. We will serve coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room. We will provide dementia-friendly activities and conversation starters.When?Friday, Jul 12, 2024, 10:00 AMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public

Effective May 1, 2024, Dr. Meeker has successfully transitioned his practice to a reduced schedule of 28 hours per week. This transition, meticulously planned over the past year, aims to optimize his availability and focus in various healthcare settings. Despite several unplanned events necessitating clarification, Dr. Meeker remains committed to providing exceptional care across multiple facilities.