Memorial Day Weekend Kicks off Outdoor Adventures

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
May 22, 2014 2:24 am

Remember to protect against bug-borne diseases The long Memorial Day weekend often includes outdoor activities. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Iowans to enjoy the many opportunities to be active outdoors, while remembering to protect against mosquitoes and ticks.

Genomics, Family History & Osteoporosis

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 21, 2014 10:20 am

If one of your parents has had a fracture, especially a hip fracture, then earlier screening for osteoporosis might be right for you. Share your family health history with your doctor.

Staying Safe and Healthy in the Water

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
May 15, 2014 2:44 pm

IDPH recognizes Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week  Each year, the week before Memorial Day has been designated National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week.

VIDEO: Celebrating Hospital Week at VGH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 14, 2014 9:20 am

Virginia Gay Hospital is celebrating Hospital Week! Enjoy this video and see if you recognize anyone. [VIDEO]

Asthma and School

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 12, 2014 10:09 am

Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States. It is also one of the leading causes of school absenteeism.

Research Helps People and Pets

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2014 11:41 am

Where would we be without our furry friends? Pet dogs and cats stand by us with love and loyalty, sharing our lives’ ups and downs. Our beloved pets can also share many of the same medical problems that we have, like asthma, diabetes, and even cancer.

Tick Talk: Block Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 8, 2014 8:21 am

When warm weather arrives, you might get the urge to walk barefoot through the grass. But before you stroll through your lawn or head out on a hiking trail, you’ll want to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass, thick brush, and wooded areas.

How the Brain Pays Attention to Faces and Places

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 2, 2014 9:22 am

Researchers identified areas of the brain that help us target our attention to objects, such as faces. The finding offers insight into how our brains are able to focus attention on key tasks amid a barrage of distracting sensory information.

Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 30, 2014 1:16 pm

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters.

HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY BEFORE THE SUMMER

NICOLE HANGER
April 29, 2014 7:52 pm

As the temperature rises, it is a reminder that summer is on its way.  It is also a reminder that local hospital patients still rely on generous, volunteer blood donors to make life-saving donations even in the midst of enjoying all that summer has to offer.