Health And Fitness
Virginia Gay Hospital Achieves ACHC Accreditation with Zero Deficiencies
Virginia Gay Hospital proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its Sleep Program, earning this distinction with zero deficiencies... Community Input Requested: Therapy & Wellness Services
Community Input Requested: Therapy & Wellness ServicesVirginia Gay Hospital is gathering community feedback to explore expanding rehabilitation services in the Atkins area. Potential services incl...
Medicaid cuts could add pressure to already-stressed psychiatric units
Between 2023 and 2024, 126 hospitals across the US shut down their inpatient psychiatric units.By:Nada HassaneinFederal Medicaid cuts could exact a heavy toll on psychiatric units at hospitals across ...
From VGH to El Salvador: Tracey Herink’s Journey to Serve Others
Watch Tracey’s Mission ExperienceAt Virginia Gay Hospital, our team members often extend their compassion far beyond the walls of our hospital. Recently, that spirit of service took Tracey Herink to... 2026 Cancer in Iowa report highlights cancer among Iowa’s farming population
Download the 2026 Cancer in Iowa ReportThe Cancer in Iowa Report, published annually by the Iowa Cancer Registry, provides an overview of the current burden of cancer in the state. This year...
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is observed annually during the third full week of March. NPPW was established by Congress in 1961 and is dedicated to raising awareness about poison prevention... Free Dental Care For Kids April 3 at Hawkeye Community College Dental Clinic
Part of American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile® InitiativeFree dental care is available for children ages 3-14 during a special Give Kids a Smile® event planned for Friday, April 3, 2026,...
After having sex with a marriage-therapy client, counselor gets an Iowa license
Iowa board’s decision makes no reference to allegations in CaliforniaBy Clark KauffmanIowa regulators have awarded a marital-therapy license to a man who had sex with a female client while providing...
VGH: Recognized with Excellence in Healthcare Award and Industry's Best
Virginia Gay Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star facility in Emergency Department Services and Outpatient Services for Overall Quality of Care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence ... Vinton Family Medical Clinic Receives No Deficiency Survey
Vinton Family Medical Clinic, part of Virginia Gay Hospital, has received a No Deficiency Survey following a recent recertification survey conducted by the State Agency.The State Agency determined the...