Health And Fitness

LifeServe Blood Center donors are true life savers! When blood donors roll up their sleeves, it only takes one hour to donate one pint of blood, which will save the lives of up to three local hospital patients. With spring in full swing, LifeServe understands the many obligations individuals may already have, but by setting aside one hour for blood donation, you can profoundly impact the lives of others in your community.

UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Vinton will host a free bike helmet giveaway on Wednesday, May 15 from 4 – 6 p.m. at their location at 1803 C Ave in Vinton, Iowa. UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Vinton team members will measure and fit children for free bike helmets in an effort to keep children safe while riding bikes during the summer.

Virginia Gay Hospital is celebrating their DAISY Nominees - First Annual! The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Pat’s family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. The family created The DAISY Award to express gratitude to nurses and to enable other patients, families, and staff to thank and honor their special nurses.

Tanager and the Meraki Institute of Learning invite you to join us for the 2024 Resilience & Wellbeing Summit. An annual event to increase mental wellbeing awareness and cultivate greater resilience within each of us and our communities! Providers, educators, professionals, leaders, advocates and more attend each year to be filled with inspiration, empowered to make a difference, and challenged to support the healing journey of others in their lives.

The next American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 30th at the skate center, from 12:30-5:30. Please call 1-800-red-cross or go to redcrossblood.org to sign up. Walk ins are welcome, but it is appreciated if you make an appointment. Let's fill up the drive!

Hey community hero, Get ready to be amazed as we share a fascinating fact with you. Did you know that 1 in 7 people entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion? Most people wake up on the day of their transfusion not knowing or realizing that they will need blood that day - and that it will come from a volunteer blood donor at LifeServe! The impact one donation can make is incredible, isn't it? Are you prepared to make a life-saving impact in your community with LifeServe?Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community5/29/2024 (11:45 am - 3:30 pm)502 N 9th AveVirginia Gay Hospital-Clinic Conference RoomVinton, IA 52349To lock in your donation spot, simply click on the link above or give us a call at 800.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) encourages Iowans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications. Local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies are teaming up to collect leftover prescription and over-the-counter drugs for this special one-day event held each spring and fall.

More than a dozen tick species are found in Iowa, but three are most common - blacklegged (aka deer tick), dog tick (aka wood tick) and the lone star tick. Ticks are active March through November. Prevention is best:wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants tucked into sockslight colored clothes make finding ticks easier.use repellent containing DEETadd permethrin repellents on clothing per labelCheck for ticks afield and at home.

Attached you will find your edition of the April 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:·    Good Gut Health·    Recipe for Berries and Greens Smoothies·    Cooling Food the Right Way to Protect Your Family·    Water is Essential for Good Health Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.