Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
December 22, 2025 2:55 pm

By:Jacob FischlerPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, which Trump said reflected the drug’s potential medical benefits while discouraging recreational use.

Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrates Amanda Lovell's NCLEX Success

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 19, 2025 10:28 am

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce that Amanda Lovell, a valued team member in VG Nursing & Rehab, has successfully passed the NCLEX examination and is now a Registered Nurse (RN).

SAVE LIVES DURING NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 17, 2025 5:00 pm

Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor  Month and saving lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion.Those life-saving procedures would not be possible without our blood donors.

Crisis Response K9 Provides Support to VGH Staff Following Difficult Trauma

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 15, 2025 1:03 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) recently welcomed  Shakespear, a Crisis Response K9 trained through  Crisis Canines of the Midlands, to support hospital staff during a trauma debriefing following a challenging patient event.

Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 7, 2025 10:07 pm

The holidays can be a challenging time for grievers. Join Laura Yeats, grief team lead at Cedar Valley Hospice, for the 'Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays' program.

Words on Wellness Newsletter – December 2025

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 1, 2025 3:44 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the December 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This month’s topics include:Keeping Holiday Leftovers SafeRecipe for Pumpkin Apple CakeStay Active with NEATSimple Ways to Declutter Your Mind BONUS- Food Safety Tips for the Holidays For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 17, 2025 11:45 am

Join us at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 9, at 6-7:00 p.m. The holidays can be a challenging time for grievers. Join Laura Yeats, grief team lead at Cedar Valley Hospice, for the "Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays" program.

FDA to remove black box warning from hormone replacement therapy drugs

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
November 16, 2025 2:44 pm

By Jennifer ShuttThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the statements are no longer needed.

Local services provided at Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 16, 2025 1:38 pm

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Livestream of The DeWolf Innovation Center's 4th Annual Forum Nov. 19

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 12, 2025 12:05 pm

Join us at the Vinton Public Library for a special Livestream presentation of The DeWolf Innovation Center's 4th Annual Forum on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 9am to 4pm.