Radon – Is Your Home Raising Your Lung Cancer Risk?

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2013 7:05 pm

Mention radon to most people, and you’ll get a blank stare. But mention lung cancer, and you’ve got their attention! Most people don’t know that exposure to radon, an invisible odorless gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.

Cold or Flu?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2013 7:58 am

Influenza season is just beginning so make sure you’re ready in advance with a flu shot. The flu vaccine is your best defense against seasonal flu.

Food Safety for Thanksgiving – Avoid the Turkey Trots

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
November 21, 2013 10:07 am

Make food safety top priority for holiday meal Whether you’re the go-to grandma who always hosts Thanksgiving dinner or the first-time novice, preparing a holiday meal is an undertaking that requires planning, skill, patience, and most importantly, attention to food safety.

Tree of Lights - Gallery #3

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 20, 2013 9:16 am

BID TODAY! Celebrating the 21st year, the annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign helps Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a not-for-profit organization purchase crucial medical equipment to better serve our communities.

Video: Christmas in the Air

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 18, 2013 8:10 am

REMINDER: The Tree of Lights annual fundraiser is underway and you can visit the Tree Walk at the hospital and bid on your favorite tree until November 26th.

Honor Flight: A Veteran's story of recovery with the help of VGH Rehab Services

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 15, 2013 10:33 am

By: Stacey Hodges, Director Rehab Services From 1951-1954, a young Corporal in the Marine Corps, by the name of John Pohlmann, was serving his country in the Korean War.

Arthritis Awareness and Action

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 15, 2013 9:45 am

Arthritis does not have to limit your activities at any age. If you are one of the 53 million US adults living with arthritis, there are many simple things you can do to reduce symptoms and live well.

Tree of Lights - Gallery #2

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 13, 2013 10:04 am

VISIT VGH AND BID TODAY -- Celebrating the 21st year, the annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign helps Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a not-for-profit organization purchase crucial medical equipment to better serve our communities.

Tree of Lights – Gallery #1

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 7, 2013 8:17 am

Celebrating the 21st year, the annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign helps Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a not-for-profit organization purchase crucial medical equipment to better serve our communities.

Blood Drive - Friday, Nov. 8th

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 7, 2013 8:04 am

REMINDER: Community Blood Drive is tomorrow, November 8th at Virginia Gay Hospital! LifeServe Blood Center in cooperation with Virginia Gay Hospital is calling on our community to step forward and give blood Friday, November 8, 2013 from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.