Health And Fitness
July NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) Newsletter
Attached you will find the July NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:· 5 Quick Facts for Vitamin B12· Canned Tuna· Freezer Tips· Medications and B12 Absorption· Recipe for Apple Tuna Sandwiches&
Summer food safety tips
Iowa Department of Public Health is seeing an increase in foodborne illness reports, which tend to peak during the summer. Warmer temperatures help pathogens such as Salmonella thrive. Bacteria multiply rapidly at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” between 40°F and 140°F, so never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it’s hotter than 90°F outside). Words on Wellness for July
Attached you will find your edition of the July 2021 Words on Wellness Newsletter. This edition features:* July is National Watermelon Month!* Recipe for Avocado Toast with Watermelon* Cutting and Storing Fresh Fruit* Fun ways to explore Iowa State ParksClick to view!
Schedule back-to-school exams now to avoid the rush
Many families may be playing catch up with their regular visits to the dentist, eye doctor, and family physician after the delays caused by COVID-19. To avoid the back-to-school rush amid summer vacations, camps, and activities, Delta Dental of Iowa encourages families to contact their health providers now to schedule those dental appointments, eye exams, school physicals, and wellness exams.
CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGE LEADS TO ALARMINGLY LOW BLOOD SUPPLY
LifeServe Blood Center, the non-profit community-based blood supplier in our region, is now one of hundreds of organizations across the state facing unprecedented and critical staff shortages. These staff shortages and lack of blood donor turnout is causing the blood supply to dip to alarmingly low levels. The staff shortage is impacting the blood center's ability to hold mobile blood drives.
SAFELY CELEBRATING AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY ON THE ROADS
We
all love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food and
fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on our
nation's roads. This American holiday also brings increased
consumption of alcohol and drugs which leads to impaired driving and
deadly consequences.
According
to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationally,
during the 2019 July 4th holiday period (the most recent statistics
available), 515 people died in motor vehicle crashes and 198 of these
fatalities occurred in an alcohol-impaired crash.
SAVE LOCAL LIVES THIS SUMMER BY GIVING BLOOD
LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to give blood to help patients in local hospitals this summer.Travel, outdoor fun, boating, and other summer activities can all lead to an increase in traumas in local emergency rooms. Many of these patients will require blood transfusions as part of their treatment or recovery. To ensure blood is available for this increased need, please give blood at an upcoming blood drive in your community! Appointments are required.
Darwin Boots - CNA Apprenticeship Completion
Virginia Gay Hospital celebrates Darwin Boots, CNA in Nursing & Rehab! Darwin recently received his Certified Nursing Assistant certificate completing a CNA apprenticeship program in conjunction with Kirkwood Community College and VGH. Darwin completed 2000 hours of on the job work hours and an additional Geriatric course. Through the KCC Apprenticeship program, Darwin participated in a forum with U. Walk-in Moderna Vaccine Clinic Available the next two weeks
WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Monday, June 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 pmTuesday, June 29th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pmFriday, July 2nd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pmTuesday, July 6, 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.*Must be able to return the week of July 26th - July 30th for 2nd vaccine*Wednesday, July 7,1:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Thursday, July 8th, 10:00 a.
Walk-in Vaccine Clinic Available June 21,22,25
WHERE: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonWHEN: Monday, June 21st, 12:00 - 5:00 pmTuesday, June 22nd, 7:00 am - 2:00 pmFriday, June 25th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmWHO: Anyone 18 years and olderCOST: Free*Must be able to return the week of July 19th - July 23rd for 2nd vaccine*Please contact our office if you would like to make an appointment or have any questions:319-472-6460Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available between 8 am-noon - check in at VGH Registration.