Health And Fitness
Lottery tickets aren't appropriate stocking stuffers for all ages
By Cortney Earhart, Prevention Specialist with ASACIt’s that time of year again when everyone’s scrambling around trying to figure out what to get the youth who says they have it all! Lottery tick...
Iowa Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2022
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Benton County Stork's Nest Registration is now open
A New Family Nest parent education program for expecting families and families with children ages 0 - 4 is coming to Benton County in January. Classes are set to begin on January 12, 2023, and will b... Small Talk Program for Parents of Young Children Starts January 9th
Benton and Tama counties, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with Better Tomorrows ECI, will offer “Small Talk,” a program for parents of infants, virtually begi... Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network Weekly Activity Report Ending 11/26/22
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Words on Wellness
Below you will find this month's edition of the December 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:· Balanced Approach Toward Health· Reci...
December Vaccine Schedule
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Peer Recovery Zone December Schedule
The Peer Recovery Zone meets at 811 D Ave. in the conference room on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.For anyone 18 years and older, come and join the fun! Bring a snack or drink and stay the day...
Katie Cox updates Vinton Kiwanis on Winter Illnesses and Care
The Director of Benton County Health, Katie Cox, spoke to the area Kiwanis Club sharing with the group updates on the illnesses making the round this winter. Starting with the flu, Cox reminded e... Don’t Let the Blood Supply Fall
The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall.Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seco...