Should you reconsider travel plans due to Zika virus?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 18, 2016 9:49 am

Getting out of the cold and gloom of winter by enjoying a cruise or vacation in the Caribbean or Mexico sounds great, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued Level 2 travel alerts recommending “enhanced precautions” for countries in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Heart attacks and cold weather

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 16, 2016 4:45 pm

Winter is the most common season for heart attacks. Research shows there are up to 53 percent more heart attacks in winter than in summer, and twice as many heart attacks a day in January compared to July.

Please donate blood this Friday at Virginia Gay!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 12, 2016 12:04 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital relies on LifeServe for most of it's donated blood supply. Please consider donating this Friday from 1:00 to 5:30. Schedule your appointment to save a life today! at 800.

100-day squat challenge to raise money for E. Iowa Honor Flights

JULIE LESSIG
December 29, 2015 2:53 pm

Squating for Charity! 100 Day Squat Challenge With the upcoming holiday season it's a good time to reflect on taking care of ourselves and giving to others.

Grapefruit and medicines....talk with your doctor or pharmacist

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 18, 2015 12:33 pm

Many people have heard that grapefruit can cause harmful interactions with prescription medicines. Most don’t know that because many citrus plants are grafted on grapefruit stems and can have grapefruit-like effects even though the products aren’t thought of as being grapefruit.

January issue of Words on Wellness

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 16, 2015 12:47 pm

This edition features nutritious ideas to get your brain in shape, a recipe for salmon patties, how to keep your food safe in winter weather emergencies, and tips for safe winter fitness.

Bill Travis and training at VGH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 15, 2015 11:08 am

The valet service at Virginia Gay will be expanding to include the clinic when the new clinic construction begins.  We’re certainly fortunate to have such great people working as valets and providing transportation.

Holiday Cheer and Impaired Driving?

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
December 7, 2015 1:17 pm

December marks a time of year of togetherness, family, and appreciation for all we hold dear. Yet you may be surprised to learn that statistically, December is one of the most dangerous months for driving.

Worksite Policy Challenges

CURT WHEELER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
December 3, 2015 12:15 pm

Across the nation, worksites have been working to improve the health of their workforce through a variety of worksite wellness initiatives. Part of this work has focused on decreasing the use or misuse of substances, including alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, synthetic drugs and prescription or over the counter medications.

Help protect Iowa's most vulnerable; only you can do it now.

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 2, 2015 5:29 pm

If you were disabled, paralyzed or brain injured from an accident and your care wasn’t covered by insurance, you would receive assistance from Medicaid.