Iowa State University researcher to track how menopause stages affect the brain

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
June 4, 2026 11:51 am

By Brooklyn DraiseyAn Iowa State University professor is leading the charge to better detail the changes to brain health women see as they go through the different stages of menopause.

June Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 3, 2026 11:45 am

Attached below, you will find the June 2026 Words on Wellness newsletter.This month’s topics include:Preventative Care- Small Appointments, Big ImpactRecipe for Roasted BroccoliKeep Your Air Fryer Clean and SafeSpend Smart.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, Benton County to meet Tuesday, June 2

BCSPC
June 1, 2026 12:47 pm

The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group in Benton County will be meeting this Tuesday.  You are not alone. This ongoing, drop-in support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.

109 pints and counting!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 28, 2026 11:55 am

What started as a simple invitation from a friend has turned into a remarkable lifetime gift for others for local resident Mona Hanson, who recently reached an incredible milestone — donating 109 pints of blood through the Red Cross.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Open to the Community

BENTON CO. SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
May 27, 2026 11:56 am

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group- Benton County You are not alone. This ongoing, drop-in support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Memorial Day Schedule for Virginia Gay Hospital Clinics

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 21, 2026 12:23 pm

The Vinton Family Medical Clinic will be closed on Saturday, May 23, 2026.All Virginia Gay Hospital Family Medical Clinics - Vinton, Van Horne, Urbana, Atkins -  will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES MONTH-LONG BLOOD DONOR DAYS CELEBRATION

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
May 11, 2026 2:04 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce that Blood Donor Day is back and bigger than ever! This year, we’re holding Blood Donor Days and extending the celebration of our blood donors to the entire month of June.

Have you ever wondered if you could donate blood?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 8, 2026 12:20 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital will hold a blood drive on May 22, 2026, 11:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. See flyer below for details!Questions?Eligibility for blood donation with LifeServe Blood Center is determined by criteria established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as other blood banking industry regulatory agencies.

Consider Helping those in need, Donate Blood May 22

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 6, 2026 12:47 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital will hold a blood drive on May 22, 2026, 11:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. See flyer below for details!What month did President Richard Nixon declare National Blood Donor Month? January.

UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation Offer Rural Healthcare Grant

UNITYPOINT HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE
May 4, 2026 11:48 am

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant through Mon., May 11 at 3 p.m. The grant provides matching funds towards health care services for rural residents living in Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, northern Johnson, Jones and Linn counties.