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April WOW Newsletter

The April WOW newsletter which highlights legumes and pulses, a recipe for lentil tacos, food safety protection in Iowa, and how to overcome the top barrier for engaging in physical activity, can be seen HERE.

Workshop to focus on treating anxious children, May 16

A free workshop, entitled, "Effective Strategies for Treating the Angry, the Anxious and the Depressed Child." will take place May 16. Participants will learn about four different topics: Fight or Flight—participants will learn about this hardwired response, what causes it, why it can be problematic and what role it plays in anxiety and anger.

Free training session to focus on impact of domestic abuse on children

A local training session concerning the impact of domestic violence on children will provide an overview of domestic violence dynamics including the definition of domestic violence, as well as a discussion of some myths and facts, causes of domestic violence and batterer tactics.
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Facts about Iowa's first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus

The Iowa Department of Public Health has announced the first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus in Iowa. This case is a reminder that travelers to areas of ongoing Zika transmission should take strict precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

March WOW Newsletter

The March WOW newsletter includes information on the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines, a recipe for fish sandwiches, considerations for leftovers,  food safety and physical activity guidelines.
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Above the Influence in Washington

This past week members of the Benton County Above The Influence Coalition attended the National Leadership Forum in Washington D.C.  This event brings together substance prevention coalitions from all over the United States through CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America).