Health And Fitness
Dentist alleged to be ‘harmful to the public’ ordered to remedial training
By Clark KauffmanA Linn County dentist charged with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful to the public has been ordered to undergo remedial training.Iowa Dental Board records indicate the ...
Today We Celebrate Our DAISY Award Nominees and Our DAISY Awardee!
Please join us in recognizing these extraordinary team members for their compassion, dedication, and outstanding patient care. We are proud to honor the following individuals as this year’s DAISY Aw... Break the Stigma with BCSPC and Chalk the Walk May 15
As part of May being Mental Health Awareness month, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to invite you to an event to help "Break the Stigma." On Thursday evening, May 15th ... D.C. Dispatch: Iowa delegation discuss measures on maternal health, Medicaid
By Robin OpsahlMembers of Iowa’s federal delegation have introduced multiple measures related to health care, weighing in on Medicaid coverage and maternal care options.Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. ...
Efforts result in victory for Midwifery in Iowa
Kim Reynolds, Governor, announced the passing of bill HF 887: A bill for an act removing birth centers from the meaning of institutional health facility.Passage of the bill has been a long hard b... Gov. Reynolds announces ‘Healthy Kids Iowa’ summer program to feed more children
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has approved a demonstration project submitted by Iowa Health and Human Services for the state’s ...
Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, June 6
The American Red Cross will be sponsoring its next blood drive in Vinton on Thursday, June 5th, from 12-5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center. Go to www,redcross.org/blood to sign up or call... May Words on Wellness
You will find the May 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features:The Link between Sleep and ObesityRecipe for Mushroom QuinoaUpdate on Food AllergiesHandle with Care: Fruits and Veg...
VINTON, IOWA DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM MERITS ADA RECOGNITION
The Virginia Gay Hospital diabetes self-management education program in Vinton, Iowa has been awarded continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The program was originally Recognize... Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Date: May 5, 2025 Time: 1800 Location: In person and virtualJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/7095171854?pwd=Y2oAQ7dqObFiGwa6HGzLK1qarvIjAr.1&omn=81387153670Meeting ID: 709 517 1854...