Health And Fitness

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.

BY: ROBIN OPSAHL The Iowa House approved a bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year Wednesday, despite criticism from Democrats about increased income restrictions on eligible families.Senate File 2251, passed 70-25, extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers and infants through provisions made by a federal coronavirus pandemic emergency plan signed by President Joe Biden in 2021.

 Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with Virginia Gay Hospital, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members.“The Purdue Global School of Nursing is excited to begin our partnership with Virginia Gay Hospital,” said Melissa Burdi, Purdue Global vice president and dean of the School of Nursing.

It’s that time of year for brackets, bubbles, buzzer beaters and blood donations! LifeServe Blood Center is celebrating Blood Bank Madness again this March for the second year in a row. At the beginning of this month, the promotion began and each week, select donors who submit an entry form will win will their choice of a basketball themed t-shirt.

A free seminar will be held at Virginia Gay Hospital entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20. 2024 from 9-11:00 a.m. in the conference room. Registration is required by April 1, 2024, by calling 319-472-6230.Seating is limited. This seminar is being offered by the State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Virginia Gay Hospital.