Help us welcome Leah Isaacson, SLP, to Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 12, 2025 12:04 pm

We’re excited to introduce Leah Isaacson, Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow, as the newest member of our rehab team at Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH).

VGH Staff Complete CPI Training

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 11, 2025 8:41 pm

We’re proud of Paige Lohf (Acute Care) and Gabe Barrios (Respiratory Care), who recently attended CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training in Moline, IL.

Caring for the Lives of Our Seniors = A Zombie Run!

KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER
November 11, 2025 12:59 pm

Focused on “Caring for the Lives of Our Seniors,” the staff at Keystone Nursing Care Center tried something a little different this fall—hosting their first-ever Zombie Run for the community!The runners took off from Keystone Turner Hall, sprinting through town while dodging zombies lurking along the route.

Donate Blood and Give Hope November 24

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 7, 2025 11:51 am

Your generosity gives families hope when it's needed most.  Donate blood at Virginia Gay Hospital on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:45 a.m, to 3:30 p.

November Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 5, 2025 2:57 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the November 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Vitamin D in WinterRecipe for Fish TacosRemoving Odors from Fridges and FreezersGet Moving with Community Physical Activity Programs  For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

CENTER POINT REGIONAL AMBULANCE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2025 11:55 am

Community-backed project expands emergency response capabilities for growing region. Center Point Regional Ambulance, a volunteer-driven nonprofit emergency medical service, will soon break ground on a new facility designed to expand its capacity to deliver life-saving care across northern Linn County and the surrounding area.

Donate Blood Give Hope When it's Needed Most

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 3, 2025 12:16 pm

Your generosity gives families hope when it's needed most. Donate blood at Virginia Gay Hospital on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:45 a.m, to 3:30 p.

HORMEL FOODS RECALL READY-TO-EAT FROZEN CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO CONTAMINATION

USDA
October 26, 2025 12:01 pm

Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.

When to Worry About Breast Pain

UNITYPOINT HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE
October 23, 2025 11:57 am

Breast soreness and pain is one of the most common complaints women have. For many, it's a normal part of their menstrual cycle, but in some cases, breast tenderness may signal something more serious.

VPL Memory Cafe this Friday

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2025 2:35 pm

Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join the VPL Memory Cafe. We enjoy coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.