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Health And Fitness
June Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the June 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Peas PleaseRecipe for Split Pea SoupPantry Staples, Amazing Dishes: Healthy Meals on a Budget!Wearable Technology in Fitness Check out upcoming health and human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humans
July Summer Meal Menu
For more information: Vinton Today - Healthy Kids Iowa Locations
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Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Receives Zero Deficiency Survey
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is proud to announce that it has received a Zero Deficiency rating on its most recent survey conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. This designation reflects full compliance with all state regulations and the highest standards of care and service in long-term care.Achieving a Zero Deficiency Survey is a significant accomplishment that highlights the exceptional work of the entire team at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab. June Summer Meal Menu
For more information: Vinton Today - Healthy Kids Iowa Locations Healthy Kids Iowa Locations
We believe every child deserves access to healthy food.LINK TO: https://hhs.iowa.gov/healthy-kids-iowaHEALTHY KIDS IOWA LOCATIONSVGH Sponsoring at Benton Community SchoolsJune 26th; July 17th; August 7th – 4-7PM600 1st St, Van Horne, IA 52346Near Gym DoorsHEALTHY KIDS IOWA LOCATIONSVGH Sponsoring at Vinton Shellsburg SchoolsJune 26th; July 17th; August 7th – 4-7PM210 W 21st StBack of School Parking Lot (East side of school)Vinton, IA 52349Healthy Kids IowaBrought to you by Virginia Gay Hospital and Your Local SchoolsNo ID.
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VGH Needs Your Input
We Need Your Input!Virginia Gay Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, and we want to hear from YOU! This survey is anonymous!Your feedback will help us better understand the health needs of our community and guide us in improving and expanding our services.The survey only takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.Your voice matters. Give Blood this Thursday, 12-5 at the Vinton Skate Center
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive this Thursday at the skate center, 12-5. Call 1-800-red-cross to sign up or go to redcrossblood.org. We still have 7 openings, let's fill them up!
2025 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, June 1st at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.Survivor’s Registration – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpening Ceremony – 6:00 PMSurvivor and Caregiver laps following Opening CeremoniesGames and ActivitiesLuminaria Ceremony – 9:00 PM2025 is the 40th anniversary for the American cancer Society’s Relay For Life.
Grassley Highlights Services to Help Iowans Struggling with Mental Health
This month of May is a month that’s devoted to what we call Mental Health Awareness Month. So, every day, we know Americans cope with depression, anxiety, loneliness [and] hopelessness without a support system to help alleviate the burden. To anyone who is struggling – you're not alone. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 9-8-8 to offer free and confidential support.
Make it OK!
VPL Staff is helping to #MakeItOK! We're rocking our green OK t-shirts today to help end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.It’s OK to talk about mental illness — talking makes people feel less alone. #makeitokIOWA is a community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations. Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org
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